Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
AI anxiety, increased benefit costs, inadequate cyber threat literacy among India's top workplace challenges: ReportA new report reveals that increased health costs, AI adoption barriers, regulatory shifts, and poor cyber threat literacy are top HR and ri...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
ICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: Date-wise schedule for executive & professional programmes, exam timings, open-book papers and moreICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has announced the examination schedule for the CS Execu...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Phase 1 of India-US trade pact hinges on Section 301 probe, official saysIndia and the US are set to finalize the first phase of their trade agreement soon. This move is contingent on the conclusion of ongoing Se...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India's crime rate falls 6%, cybercrime crosses 1 Lakh cases: SBIIndia reports a decrease in overall crime, attributed to public investment, digitization, and enhanced surveillance. Cybercrime, however, i...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
July rollout of India, US trade interim pact likely as two move to seal 'vibrant’ 1st phase: Piyush GoyalIndia and the United States are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement. The first phase of this pact is anticipated to be executed ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India, US reaffirm push for trade deal, call talks ‘nearly done except commas’Recent trade negotiations in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for India and the United States. A dedicated US delegation engaged with Indi...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
US envoy Sergio Gor to meet Piyush Goyal on trade deal ThursdayIndia and the United States are nearing a trade deal. US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to finalize the agre...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
India remains engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings on forced labour issues: Commerce MinistryIndia continues discussions with the United States regarding Section 301 proceedings concerning forced labour. These talks occur as both na...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST