West Bengal govt assigns portfolios to newly sworn-in ministersThe West Bengal government has finalized portfolio allocations for its newly sworn-in ministers. Swapan Dasgupta will now lead the Finance ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
India-Oman trade pact to open huge export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors: ExpertsIndia and Oman's new trade pact unlocks significant export potential for sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products. This agreement a...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
AI anxiety, increased benefit costs, inadequate cyber threat literacy among India's top workplace challenges: ReportA new report reveals that increased health costs, AI adoption barriers, regulatory shifts, and poor cyber threat literacy are top HR and ri...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
India, US trade pact can be finalised after conclusion of Sec 301 investigations: OfficialIndia and the US are nearing the completion of their interim trade agreement's first phase. This crucial step hinges on the conclusion of A...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Starmer will be 'part of' any leadership race: Deputy PM David LammyBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer will stand if a leadership contest is triggered, a senior minister said Sunday, after media reported St...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India-US trade deal "75 years overdue"; proposed 12.5% tariff part of talks: USIBC's Atul KeshapUS-India Business Council President Atul Keshap believes a trade deal is close. He notes ongoing talks and a US tariff proposal are part of...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
July rollout of India, US trade interim pact likely as two move to seal 'vibrant’ 1st phase: Piyush GoyalIndia and the United States are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement. The first phase of this pact is anticipated to be executed ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staffIn an interview, Kim Young-hoon told Reuters that companies like Samsung Electronics that outperform profit targets should consider sharing...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
India fights a familiar fear even as it keenly watches new US tariff moveIndia 12.5% new tariff: Indian exporters are watching US tariff reviews closely, hoping that trade talks will protect their market share. A...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
India remains engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings on forced labour issues: Commerce MinistryIndia continues discussions with the United States regarding Section 301 proceedings concerning forced labour. These talks occur as both na...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST