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
From welfare facilities to working conditions: What manufacturing employees are entitled to under new labour code rulesEmployees working in manufacturing sector can clarity on what benefits they are entitled to and what their employer must provide, under new...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially den...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
America’s battlefield dominance is under serious threatThe article argues that warfare is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by drones, artificial intelligence and cheaper technologies tha...
05 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Child marriage curb: Maharashtra considering a rule mandating birth dates on wedding cardsMaharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
A tax-law argument could make or break Trump's H-1B $100,000 planA US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional app...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.07 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
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
Can temples be treated as ‘industry’? SC reserves verdict on 1978 definitionThe Supreme Court is reviewing the definition of 'industry'. Temple activities are a major point of contention. The court is considering if...
19 Mar, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
From hospitals to govt offices: What counts as ‘industry’? & why a 9-judge Supreme Court bench is revisiting a 1978 rulingSupreme Court Industry Definition Reference: India's Supreme Court is re-examining the definition of 'industry'. This crucial decision will...
18 Mar, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
How new Labour Codes will impact your salary, gratuity and provident fund payments once implementedAlthough all four Labour Codes were notified by 2020, their implementation has been pending for over four years. State governments are requ...
08 Jul, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
- Emergency in labour room
From an employer's perspective, it may be quite challenging to identify workers given that the definition lacks clarity and has been a matt...
02 Jun, 2022, 11.14 PM IST
It’s a wage, not labour, crisis: Three lessons for reforming India's labour lawsThere are three lessons for reforming our dysfunctional labour laws. One, any change must be balanced. Two, any change needs evidence. Thre...
13 Sep, 2020, 11.20 PM IST
Changes in labour laws with concurrence of trade unions: PM Narendra ModiHe said there is a thin line that separates the interest of workers and their unions and the same should be respected.
20 Jul, 2015, 09.29 PM IST
- Competition Commission for revamp of labour laws
The country's archaic labour laws might fail the test of the evolving competition regime.
14 Jul, 2008, 01.52 AM IST
- PM's Council to consider Investment Commission report
The Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry will consider the recommendations of the Investment Commission next week, Commerce and I...
11 Jul, 2006, 08.30 PM IST