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Voter ID to replace Aadhaar for welfare schemes and benefits? BJP government's plan sparks rowThe Centre plans to require voter ID numbers and biometric authentication for welfare benefits. This proposal has sparked criticism from th...
CBDT issues new clarification on BSNL-MTNL VRS-2019 compensation: Will it affect retirees' income tax benefits?The CBDT issued a notification clarifying that ex-gratia compensation for BSNL and MTNL VRS-2019 is not retrenchment compensation. This com...
"Very important and excellent decision": Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava hails Agnipath's tenure extensionDefence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Wednesday hailed the Centre's decision to grant a two-year extension to 75 per cent of Agniveers as a ...
ETtech Explainer: Food delivery, ride-hailing firms differ on gig worker welfare levy calculationFood delivery and quick-commerce companies such as Zomato and Swiggy are seeking a levy based on the value of transactions facilitated thro...
Government giving Rs 8,000 as diwali bonus? PIB responds to viral claimThe Press Information Bureau issued a warning about fraudulent WhatsApp messages claiming an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages ask reci...
Uttar Pradesh to launch state Quantum Mission, steps up push for AI and roboticsThe state of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to launch a transformative Quantum Mission, poised to bolster its technology framework. By focusin...
Assam signs Rs 600 crore deal for India's first state-run proton therapy centreThe Government of Assam has signed an agreement with IBA Particle Therapy India Pvt. Ltd. to establish a Proton Beam Therapy Centre. This f...
Railways will replace 500 kg of LPG & 2,500 litres of diesel daily with PNG at 22 sites under IGL deal; Delhi, New Delhi and Anand Vihar among stations coveredIndraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has partnered with Northern Railway's Delhi Division to replace LPG and diesel with piped natural gas (PNG) at 2...
PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmersPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than ...
France moves to make rioters pay through family welfare benefitFrance's Senate has approved a law to hold families accountable for damages caused by riots and unrest. This legislation allows authorities...
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...
Don't worry about police, BJP will not have guts to try antics: Rahul Gandhi on 'Chalo Dilli' marchRahul Gandhi has called on citizens to join the opposition INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march on November 1. He emphasised the importance of ...
UPS rules clarified: What happens to pension contributions during employee’s probation, suspension and absence from dutyCentral government employees must contribute to the Unified Pension Scheme during probation, yet contributions during suspension are option...
PM Modi reviews projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore across 31 States, UTs at 54th PRAGATI meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting to evaluate infrastructure projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore. The meeting f...
SC seeks Centre's response on PIL on transgender rights lawThe Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response regarding a PIL from Women's Declaration International India. This PIL raises concerns o...
Brazil presidential election results: Five economic challenges facing re-elected President LulaBrazil's economy is encountering significant challenges as President Lula starts his fourth term in January. Soaring public debt and rising...
Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offerPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is campaigning against Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff election. Lula is prop...