Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuationsUkraine launched a massive drone assault on Moscow, causing fires and evacuations. The attack targeted the capital and its surrounding regi...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem routThe yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by governmen...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26Employees' Provident Fund interest rate for 2025-26 is set at 8.25 percent. This rate remains unchanged for the third year. Over 70 million...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Govt ratifies 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY'26, to be credited this monthThe government has approved an 8.25% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY26, clearing the proposal recommended ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Flights suspended at major Moscow airports after Ukrainian drone attackMoscow airports faced temporary flight suspensions Thursday following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack. Russian air defenses engaged th...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his histo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.23 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
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
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