Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Indian workplaces face widespread compliance gaps despite corporate efforts: ReportAn audit of 52 workplaces across 17 states and union territories found 4,694 compliance gaps, averaging about 90 per site, according to Tea...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
EPS pension hike: Can EPFO increase minimum monthly pension from Rs 1,000 at its proposed November 19 meeting?The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation may discuss increasing the minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. A propos...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
New OTT releases to watch this week: 9 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, ZEE5 and moreThis week, from October 26 to November 1, OTT platforms will release several exciting new movies and shows across different genres, includi...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Lula, Bolsonaro trade barbs over cost of living in final debate before Brazil runoffBrazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a heated debate on cost of living. Both candidates ai...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
UK employees receiving per diem payments must separately disclose them if they cross HMRC-specified limits; Know what employees should doIn the UK, employees receiving per diem must be mindful of reporting amounts that exceed HMRC limits, as these payments are taxable income ...
24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM 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
Gratuity calculator: What can be your gratuity on Rs 50,000 last-drawn pay and 10 years of service?Gratuity is an essential payment made by employers in recognition of employees' long-standing loyalty and service. Typically, employees qua...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Amazon to recruit over 300,000 workers for holiday season in first hiring jump in three yearsIn a significant move, Amazon plans to hire over 300,000 employees in the US for the upcoming holiday season, marking its first recruitment...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
EB-5 visa minimum investment threshold set to increase in 2027, impacting aspiring immigrantsThe US EB-5 immigrant investor programme's minimum investment is set to increase on January 1, 2027. Investors in targeted employment areas...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Salary up to Rs 25,000: EPFO reveals how you can enrol for EPF, EPS and ELDI schemesThe government recently raised the wage ceiling for the Employees' Provident Fund to Rs 25,000, allowing a broader range of workers to acce...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
US lawmakers propose raising H-1B salary threshold to nearly $140,000 for some workersIn a significant move, Republican lawmakers are advocating for a new bill that would raise the H-1B visa salary cap to almost $140,000, ref...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Railway employees to get Rs 17,591 annual bonus: But why other central government employees get just Rs 6,908Indian Railway annual bonus: The central government has announced a Productivity Linked Bonus for non-gazetted Railway employees for FY 202...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
DA hike for central government employees: AIDEF urges cabinet secretary, Finance Ministry to announce DA hike soon, increase in bonus ceilingDA hike: Central government employees and pensioners are in eager anticipation of the upcoming announcement regarding the dearness allowanc...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
California's minimum wage rate for 2027 is $17.4 an hour, but these workers are set to earn more than thatCalifornia's minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 an hour, effective January 1, 2027. But various local and industry-specific wages may ex...
11 Oct, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Ohio minimum wage to rise 3.5% to $11.40 in 2027; Walmart, Olive Garden among brands facing new wage ruleOhio's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $11.40 per hour from January 1, 2027. Tipped employees will see their minimum...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST