Marriage over, liability remains: HC orders husband to pay maintenance to wife despite his student status16 year old student married 25 years old girl; After marriage breaks down she asks for maintenance which he denies on the ground of being a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
What is Section 301? Trump’s new tariff sword to hurt India and other partners?US and Indian trade officials are in New Delhi for crucial talks. They aim to finalize an interim trade pact before a key tariff deadline. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Hundreds try to flee West Bengal as anti-infiltration drive triggers 'reverse exodus'Suspected illegal immigrants are gathering at the Hakimpur border in West Bengal seeking to return to Bangladesh. This follows the state's ...
27 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Creche allowance: These employees can get minimum Rs 500 per month for each child under new central govt labour code rulesNew central government labour code rules offer a creche allowance of at least Rs 500 per month per child for two children. This benefit app...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Government to roll out VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1; Parliamentary committee briefedGet ready for the VB-G RAM G rural employment program, kicking off on July 1 and taking over from MGNREGA! With backing from 25 states, thi...
20 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Is 4-day work week allowed after New Labour codes roll out? Here's what new work rules say about the work timingsIndia's new labour codes permit a four-day workweek, allowing employees to complete 48 weekly hours over fewer days. This compressed schedu...
20 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Sanjeev Sanyal calls for Transparency of Rules Act to empower citizens, businessesSanjeev Sanyal has pitched for a Transparency of Rules Act that would create a unified digital portal for all government rules and regulati...
19 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Four day work-week with three days rest? New labour code rules gives this format as an option to employers; Know its conditions for employeesThe new labour code (Code on Wages) has given employers an option to conduct four days work week with three days fixed days off for employe...
15 May, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
12 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
11 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Finance Ministry cracks down on contractor wage delays with new procurement rulesGovernment contracts now require adherence to labour laws. Firms failing to pay wages or deposit social security contributions face debarme...
10 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Labour reforms: Govt fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rulesIndia's central government has fully implemented four new labour codes. These codes, effective November 21, 2025, consolidate 29 laws. They...
09 May, 2026, 11.35 AM IST