Two held for 'passing' information to Pakistan on defence movements: Assam CMAssam Police arrested two people, including a retired army jawan re-employed on contract, for allegedly sharing security-related informatio...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
MBA graduate pays Rs 84,960 for '100% placement guarantee' course but gets no job: Court orders over Rs 1 lakh payoutAn MBA graduate who paid Rs 84,960 for an online AI product management course after being promised “100 percent guaranteed placement” has s...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
How much money is considered rich in America? $2.3 million may be the benchmark, but where you live changes everythingThere is no number that suddenly makes a person rich. Still, Americans have a figure in mind. A 2025 Charles Schwab survey found that peopl...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India in regular touch with Russian Embassy over crew of detained Unity tanker: MEAIndia is in regular contact with the Russian Embassy concerning detained crew members. The Unity oil tanker remains detained near Paradip P...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Will your in-hand salary decrease after wage ceiling hike? Know why employers can't recover higher EPF contribution from these employeesThe EPF wage ceiling limit has been increased to Rs 25,000 with effect from September 17, 2026. However, this does not mean that every empl...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Notice period buyout: Can your employer say no? Know what employees can do under new labour codeEmployers aren't legally required to accept your offer to pay for your notice period. If your boss refuses, you might have to work it out. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Can an employer blacklist and threaten an employee who leaves the job before completing the notice period? Know what the law saysIn some companies notice period is very long and thus employees may not wish to serve it fully. However this can have adverse consequences ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking national policy for welfare of private school teachersThe Supreme Court will hear a petition concerning private school teachers' welfare. It seeks a national policy for their social security an...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
CA manager with Rs 2.6 lakh salary returns after maternity leave on same pay but was given less responsibilites; court orders Rs 10 lakh compensationDelhi High Court ruled maternity protection includes job responsibilities and career prospects. A Chartered Accountant Rakhi Bisht's role w...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
ONGC chairman selection: Seven shortlisted candidates to face second round of interviewsSeven candidates have been shortlisted for the ONGC chairman and managing director post, with a second round of interviews expected this we...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
SBI to hire 12,000 personnel, add 250 branches during FY27: Chairman SettyState Bank of India plans to hire approximately twelve thousand personnel this financial year. The bank also intends to expand its network ...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen's woesGerman automakers face high labor costs and foreign competition. Calls are rising to extend the standard 35-hour work week to 40 hours. Thi...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Guest and temporary teachers: How to build financial security with job uncertaintyThough the integration of temporary faculty reduces the teaching burden for the university’s permanent staff, the former often get the shor...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Is severance pay received under a VRS taxable for all employees? Know what the Income Tax law saysSeverance pay received under a voluntary retirement scheme is not always taxable for all employees; Know why and what the tax law says
26 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST