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- Bengal, count plants, not promises: The real test of its industrial comeback
In a bid to enhance industrial investment in West Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta plans to overhaul outdated land use regulations....
EPS pension eligibility: Is EPS membership mandatory for you if your wages are Rs 25,000+? Check statusThe government has raised the wage limit for the Employees' Provident Fund from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This adjustment mandates th...
Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods; women constitute 43% of the workforceThe Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods in India and has a significant female workforce. Women's participation in organ...
After AAP's jibe over defections, Congress' Khera calls Kejriwal-led party 'twice as shameless' as BJPPawan Khera of Congress criticised the Aam Aadmi Party for its attacks regarding defections to the BJP. Khera emphasised that AAP had also ...
Social Security October update: 4 major changes coming soon that could affect your 2027 benefitsSocial Security October update: Social Security’s October update is expected to reveal four key changes for 2027, including the cost-of-liv...
Variable dearness allowance hike from October 1: Check revised minimum wages for workers across categoriesVariable dearness allowance: The government has announced an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance affecting various sectors including ag...
EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home payWhile the higher ceiling does have an impact on immediate net cash take-home of the employee due to increased contribution, it will certain...
Higher EPF wage ceiling expands social security for millions; but EPS legacy issues need to be fixedThe recent adjustment to the Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling significantly widens eligibility for benefits, raising the contribution...
Firstborn daughters may change male bosses’ hiring decisions: Chartered accountant explains why women could benefit at workBosses having a daughter can change not just their lives but also yours for the better. A survey found that managers whose firstborn kids w...
PMEGP may get 5-year extension till 2030-31 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay; govt weighs easier normsThe government is considering extending the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme until 2030-31 with an estimated Rs 15,000 cror...
Why is US unemployment rate rising? September's jobs report indicates 'below expectations' hiring slowdownIn September, the US unemployment rate increased to 4.2% as employers added only 29,000 jobs, which is below expectations. Hiring slowed fr...
US to double EB-5 visa fees from November 30: What it means for Indian investors seeking green cardNew fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program will be effective from November 30, 2026. Investors using the regional-centre route will s...
Output, wages, GVA... manufacturing sector is on a roll: GVA grows 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore; sector adds 1.4 mn workersIndia’s formal manufacturing sector recorded broad-based growth in 2024-25, with GVA rising 9.6% to ₹26.9 lakh crore and industrial output ...
India’s industrial jobs cross 2 cr mark in 2024-25India's industrial workforce increased to over 2 crore in 2024-25, driven largely by the manufacturing sector. The registered manufacturing...
IIT, IIM paychecks hit pause as median campus salaries stay flat for Class of 2027IIT graduates from the Class of 2027 are expected to see median compensation remain flat at Rs 16.46 lakh per annum, while top IIM packages...
AI is pushing India campus hiring towards skills and job readinessIndia’s campus hiring market remains resilient, but employers are becoming more selective, with demand concentrated in specialised skills, ...
Why is Marine Corps combat pay doubling to $450? The 23-year freeze is finally ending—here’s who qualifiesMarine Corps hostile fire pay increase: For the first time in 23 years, the U.S. military is adjusting how it compensates Marines for facin...
EPF & EPS rules under new wage ceiling: Earning Rs 20,000 and not EPS member? Know how your employer’s PF contribution will change from October 2026Employees earning up to Rs 25,000 will see changes in their EPF contributions due to mandatory EPS membership. Employer contributions will ...
Festive hiring boosts diversity as women, PwDs gain wider job opportunitiesIn this festive hiring season, companies are championing diversity by expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and individuals w...
India could be 26% richer if more women join workforceThe participation of women in India's labor force presents a multifaceted challenge influenced by cultural views and economic elements. New...