Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Can you be fired from job despite achieving your annual target? Know what the labour law saysMeeting annual targets doesn't guarantee job security in the private sector. Labour laws, particularly the Industrial Disputes Act, offer p...
11 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Iran presses for an end to war within 30 days as Trump expresses doubtsIran has presented a new 30-day proposal to the U.S. aiming to end the ongoing conflict, not just extend the ceasefire. The plan includes l...
03 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
GameStop and eBay share price surge after report of potential takeover offer. Here's possible deal impactGameStop and eBay share price moved after a report said GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for eBay. The report linked the plan to CEO ...
02 May, 2026, 05.11 AM IST
Can you be forced to work on holidays? New labour law rules explainedBosses often pressure employees to work on off-days for targets, but Indian labour laws protect your right to rest. Employees generally can...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
What happened at Surat Railway Station? Why are migrant workers leaving the industrial town in a rush?Surat Railway Station News: Thousands of migrant workers crowded Surat's Udhna railway station, creating chaos and long queues as they rush...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Noida Protest Traffic Latest Update: Workers block key routes, check affected roads, diversions, alternate waysNoida Protest Traffic Update: Thousands of workers in Noida and Greater Noida protested, leading to traffic chaos, after a woman was injure...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Holidays on March 2, 3 & 7 at Delhi High Court: HC sitting schedule revisedThe Delhi High Court has announced its holiday and court sitting schedule for March and April 2026. Several court holidays have been declar...
02 Mar, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government declares holiday on November 1The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, schools, and colleges on November 1, a...
20 Oct, 2024, 10.01 AM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Is voting day a ‘paid holiday’? Here's what the law says and penalties for not followingThe 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India is scheduled across seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with Saturdays reserved for the final two p...
25 Apr, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
The Great American Baking Show: Where To Watch The Celebrity Holiday SpecialAs The Great American Baking Show prepares to make its seasonal comeback, viewers are in for a delectable treat with a Celebrity Holiday Sp...
09 Nov, 2023, 07.50 PM IST
Fertiliser industry seeks 15-yr tax holiday for new projectsThe fertiliser industry has demanded that tax holiday for at least 15 years be extended to all new projects to attract funds into the secto...
19 Jun, 2009, 05.13 PM IST
- Obama sets $500,000 exec pay cap for banks getting taxpayer bailouts
President Barack Obama and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner have announced the govt will require financial cos getting rescue funds in t...
05 Feb, 2009, 12.30 AM IST
- Pay panel shows way to make govt lean machine
It is not just pay packets which the Sixth Pay Commission has sought to change.
25 Mar, 2008, 03.30 AM IST
- Kerala BPOs defy govt, stay open on I-Day
The Kerala government’s diktat to BPOs in the state asking them to give a holiday and shut operations on August 15 has led to a minor contr...
17 Aug, 2006, 03.17 AM IST
- Labour panel recommends hire & fire
The second National Commission on Labour and the group of ministers on labour seem to speak in the same voice.
03 Jul, 2002, 03.50 AM IST