Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awardsThree Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of t...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Planning to move to the US for studies? Here’s what this Indian wants you to knowA Indian man posted a video on social media claiming that the US is no longer a favourable destination for Indian students and professional...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Big Tech can’t disrupt IT: Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit JoshiChief executive Mohit Joshi said that he isn’t concerned about Big Tech firms like Google or AI labs like Anthropic or OpenAI getting into ...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Hyderabad space-tech firms push for Space City, common test facilitiesHyderabad space-tech firms are requesting a dedicated Space City and infrastructure. The Telangana government aims to boost space technolog...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
US White House review clears proposal to end 60-day H-1B grace periodThe White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depar...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
U.S. added 79,000 fewer jobs in 12 months through March, BLS saysGovernment data indicates fewer jobs were created over the past year. This revision follows a surprise employment drop reported in July. Jo...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
ITAT rejects tax department’s FTS, royalty claims on Spencer Stuart’s executive search feesThe income-tax tribunal ruled in favor of Spencer Stuart International BV. Executive search fees were not treated as technical services und...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Madhya Pradesh’s textile/garment industry a potential export/employment generation powerhouseMadhya Pradesh has a tremendous export, and employment generation avenue in its garment and textile industry, currently a little underutili...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Retiring early? Know how much tax exemption can employees claim for VRSYou can claim full tax exemption on VRS if the scheme was launched under special framework; Know how it works for employees claiming VRS.
28 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Husband claims annual salary fell to Rs 36 lakh, cites Rs 1.7 crore home loan; court orders Rs 2 lakh monthly maintenance to wifeA Gurgaon family court ordered a husband to pay Rs 2 lakh monthly maintenance to his estranged wife and children despite a sharp income dro...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.24 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
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?Recent proposals from the US administration indicate a sharp rise in H-1B visa fees, which could challenge employers, especially in tech an...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Lake Ontario could become ‘Lake America’: Why Trump is considering the name changeDonald Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions. This symbolic move escalates the ongoing economic di...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explainsThe number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, s...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'A prominent economics professor's remarks on gig work as welfare ignited public anger in China. She argued flexibility offers welfare, cont...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
'Risks weakening worker safeguards': Congress on Supreme Court's recent industry definition judgementThe Supreme Court has redefined the term 'industry' for new labor cases. This ruling will not affect past or pending cases under the old la...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Supreme Court says 1978 ‘industry’ definition won’t guide interpretation of 2020 labour codeThe Supreme Court has limited the 1978 "industry" definition for the new labor code. A nine-judge bench held the 1978 ruling will not gover...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST