Microsoft reports $36 billion quaterly profit, employees complain salary raises below 1%, describe workplace as 'joyless and demoralizing' after 60,000 people receive buyout offersMicrosoft reported a 32% jump in quarterly profit to $36.6 billion but its employees complain of salary increases below 1%, rising workload...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Succession planning: When a family breaks up, how does the business survive?If the next generation wants to preserve the family business bot not necessarily together, here’s how they can execute the split without im...
09 Nov, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Budget 2027–28: ASSOCHAM calls for tax reforms to boost investment, manufacturing, ease of doing business and tax certaintyASSOCHAM has called for a series of Direct and Indirect Tax reforms in the Union Budget 2027–28 to boost investment, strengthen domestic ma...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Oman tightens expat worker recruitment rules from January 2027; agencies must provide insurance, refundsEffective January 1, 2027, Oman is set to enforce new, tougher rules for hiring expatriate workers, which will necessitate insurance covera...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
India-EU trade deal to ease mobility for Indian professionals, but work visas will still be requiredThe proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is set to simplify temporary entry for Indian professionals. It includes provisions ...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Microsoft buyout offer: Should you take the payout or risk future layoffs? A legal expert explains what to do before signingMicrosoft buyout offer: Microsoft has offered voluntary buyouts to around 60,000 employees, leaving workers to weigh the payout against the...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.57 AM IST
DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of Rs 1,614 cr Korean investment to APM K Stalin has accused the ruling TVK government of causing economic decline in Tamil Nadu. He pointed out the record lows in GST revenue g...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Woman joins contractual role for short-term, employer doesn't pay three months salary for taking maternity leave, High Court orders temporary employees should receive that benefit tooChhattisgarh High Court has held that a woman working as a guest lecturer cannot be denied maternity leave salary merely because she is not...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
New Zealand expands business visitor visa rules and specialist work visa eligibility for foreign professionals and providersNew Zealand has expanded the scope of activities permitted under its Business Visitor Visa for foreign nationals. Indian professionals plan...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Microsoft employees considering the buyout should check these health insurance rules before leaving their jobsThinking of taking Microsoft’s buyout? Pause before you sign anything. Once your job ends, your health insurance may stop too, but COBRA le...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Israel votes today: What’s at stake for India as Bibi faces tough fightIsrael's elections on October 27 will significantly affect the country's relationship with India. More than just political outcomes, defens...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
From deportations to million-dollar visas: The two sides of Donald Trump's immigration policy and who gets to live in AmericaTrump's administration has intensified deportations while restricting immigration paths for skilled workers. The Gold Card program offers w...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
US begins approving H-1B petitions without Trump's $100,000 fee: What it means for workers, employersUS Citizenship and Immigration Services has started approving H-1B visa petitions without the $100,000 fee. This change follows federal cou...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Want to work in Japan? Skills, language tests and job routes Indians should know about
Indians can explore job opportunities in Japan through the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) programme in sectors such as manufacturing, const...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
UAE VAT changes to increase costs and compliance burden for Indian businessesWhile the rules apply to all businesses operating in the UAE, Indian companies account for about 20-25% of total businesses, with over 265,...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
"BJP has turned Goa into its piggy bank": Congress leader Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi accused the BJP of electoral malpractice while addressing issues related to corruption and unemployment in Goa. He claimed tha...
18 Oct, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after bid to demolish it for plazaAuthorities in Pakistan have secured a historic Hindu temple following protests by local residents and civil society members against its de...
18 Oct, 2026, 05.19 PM IST