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
Govt inks Rs 53,866.50 crore contracts with GRSE & GSL for 8 Next Generation Corvettes for Indian NavyThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard (GSL...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.06 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
AI could wipe out $200 billion of IT services work by 2030: BCGBCG’s Sreyssha George says Indian IT firms will have to rethink how they price work, hire freshers and pay AI talent, as clients move from ...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.25 AM 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
Indians working in UK: Per diem paid by Indian company may be tax-free in India if these conditions are metIndians working in the UK may receive per diem payments from their Indian employers. However, these payments are generally taxable in the U...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Dolores Huerta dies at 96: How her grape boycott put California’s farmworkers’ fight in the national spotlightDolores Huerta, who helped lead the nationwide grape boycott in the 1960s, has died at 96. Her work alongside César Chávez brought national...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Dolores Huerta popularised “Sí, Se Puede” before Barack Obama used “Yes, We Can”: The story behind the sloganDolores Huerta, a passionate labor activist, played a pivotal role in championing workers' rights and the civil rights movement. Alongside ...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.11 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
In 2016, a North Carolina solar company began using 80 sheep alongside mechanical and chemical methods; the operation later grew to 590 sheep across 300 acresNorth Carolina has employed sheep for vegetation management in solar farms to reduce mechanical maintenance. This strategy began as an expe...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
What is the difference between buyout and layoff? Microsoft offers buyout to 60,000 employees; check what it means for workersMicrosoft buyout offer to 60,000 workers: Microsoft has introduced a Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) for eligible employees in India, the US, Ca...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.30 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
Charting the global economy: Euro area business activity coolsThe euro area’s private sector slowed more than expected in October, weighed down by France as the region’s No. 2 economy grapples with fis...
25 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM 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
Private sector activity hits four month high in OctoberIndia's private sector activity experienced significant growth in October, reaching a four-month high as new orders increased. The HSBC Fla...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM 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
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