Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Periodic Labour Force Survey to expand coverage to capture unpaid household, volunteers from January 2027From January 2027, the Periodic Labour Force Survey will include unpaid household activities and digital platform workers. New questions wi...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
India's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to generate more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030: ReportIndia's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to create more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030. The automotive sector alone is expe...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Want to work in Japan? Skills, language tests and job routes Indians should know about
Indians can explore job opportunities in Japan through the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) programme in sectors such as manufacturing, const...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
No additional EPS contribution by government on higher wage ceiling of Rs 25,000; know what it means for your pensionEPS pension: In a recent notification, the central government confirmed that the Employees' Pension Scheme contribution will remain at the ...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
EPFO Vishwas 2026 scheme: How penalty on employer for late PF contributions can be cut from 37% a year to 1% a monthUnder the EPFO's VISHWAS, 2026 scheme, employers can settle delayed PF contribution penalties at reduced rates. This scheme allows penaltie...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
DA hike: Why is there delay in DA hike announcement and when can government make it?DA hike announcement: Central government employees are eagerly anticipating an announcement regarding a dearness allowance hike, which rema...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
India’s $100 billion European Free Trade Association cheque is slow to clear as Vietnam joins the clubVietnam recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, expanding its trade network. This agreement comes ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshis without informing Dhaka, government saysBangladesh has requested clarification about the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Saudi Arabia. These executions occurred without ...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
UAE VAT changes to increase costs and compliance burden for Indian businessesWhile the rules apply to all businesses operating in the UAE, Indian companies account for about 20-25% of total businesses, with over 265,...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
France’s protests rage as buildings burn, shops are looted and young protester loses hand; Vance blames immigrationProtests against rising living costs and public service issues led to violent clashes across France. In Paris, masked groups vandalized sho...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Postal employees’ annual bonus for 2025-26: Check how much regular staff and Gramin Dak Sevaks can getThe central government has unveiled a Performance Linked Bonus for postal employees for the fiscal year 2025-26. This bonus will be equival...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Annual bonus of Rs 6,908 for central government employees: Who qualifies and who will be left outAnnual bonus for central government employees On October 15, 2026, the Ministry of Finance introduced a non-Productivity Linked Bonus for c...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
India's unemployment rate stays steady at 5% in SeptemberIndia's overall unemployment rate held steady at 5.0% in September 2026, compared to the previous month. The rural unemployment rate improv...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
NITI Aayog proposes higher social discount rate for project appraisalNITI Aayog's working paper suggests increasing the social discount rate to 9.23% for project appraisal up to 30 years. This proposal aims t...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
"Credibility of talent mobility ecosystem damaged by actions of few," cautions Foreign Secy MisriForeign Secretary Vikram Misri has warned that fraud, exploitation and skill mismatches could undermine the credibility of India’s overseas...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST