India-UK FTA sparks partnership rush among boutique law firmsIndian law firms are actively seeking UK partnerships ahead of a free trade agreement, anticipating a surge in cross-border legal work. Thi...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
'Burning classrooms' track schools in sun-scorched SpainChildren in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat are struggling with unbearable classroom heat exceeding 29C, prompting a grassroots project to monito...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Words of wisdom by Charles Dickens: “A loving heart is the truest wisdom” — Why compassion remains humanity’s greatest strengthCharles Dickens’ famous quote, “A loving heart is the truest wisdom,” remains one of the most powerful wisdom lessons in modern life. He di...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Marriage over, liability remains: HC orders husband to pay maintenance to wife despite his student status16 year old student married 25 years old girl; After marriage breaks down she asks for maintenance which he denies on the ground of being a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spasThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a PIL. The petition seeks a complete ban on employing childre...
25 May, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Creche allowance: These employees can get minimum Rs 500 per month for each child under new central govt labour code rulesNew central government labour code rules offer a creche allowance of at least Rs 500 per month per child for two children. This benefit app...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Kerala Cabinet full list: CM Satheesan to handle Finance, Ramesh Chennithala gets Home portfolioKerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has approved the portfolio allocation for the new UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. S...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
SEBI, MCA norms on forced labour 'soft and voluntary': India to USTRIndia has conveyed to the US that identifying forced labor in other nations presents challenges. New Delhi's strategy remains measured and ...
06 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Don’t marry if you can’t pay maintenance: Allahabad HC’s blunt message to husbandsThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man cannot use financial hardship as an excuse to avoid supporting his wife and children. Upholdi...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Changes in child labour law acceptable if children work with parents: Kailash SatyarthiThe Nobel laureate feels fears over the amendment overturning effects of RTE Act could be misplaced.
27 May, 2015, 10.17 AM IST
Cabinet approves changes to child labour lawsMaking child labour a cognizable offence, the fine has also been increased to up to Rs 50,000 for the employers.
13 May, 2015, 06.03 PM IST
- No fear of child labour laws due to lax in implementation: Court
Laxity in strict implementation of anti-child labour laws has led to a situation where people have no fear of employing children as workers...
09 Oct, 2011, 11.48 AM IST