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
UGC-NET June 2026 exam to be conducted again in September: Centre to Delhi HCThe Centre informed the Delhi High Court about retesting three UGC-NET subjects. Sociology, English, and Commerce papers will be re-conduct...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Pharma giant Cipla completes merger with wholly-owned subsidiary Inzpera Health SciencesPharmaceuticals giant Cipla announced its merger with Inzpera Healthsciences Limited on Wednesday. This consolidation aims for more efficie...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Swiggy employees get Monday off if national holiday falls on weekend, says AVP Saptarshi PrakashSwiggy executive Saptarshi Prakash has highlighted the company's policy of granting employees the following Monday off when a mandatory pub...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Nifty 50 firms get dismal score on gender pay parityMost Indian companies show a persistent gender pay gap, with women earning less than men. Only a small percentage of companies reported pro...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance payout denied after his name and age mismatched in records; son fought in consumer commission and won Rs 2.5 lakhA deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance claim, rejected by the insurer over mismatched name and age records, has been upheld by the C...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Indian Embassy seeks urgent legal assistance for citizens facing challenges in MongoliaThe Embassy of India in Ulaanbaatar has invited lawyers and law firms to join its panel to provide legal assistance to Indian citizens in M...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
An Independence day 5-point planIndia Inc needs to engage in tangible actions beyond rhetoric when it comes to sustainability and social responsibility. Genuine developmen...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
HR denies WFH request to techie facing knee surgery, sparks debate among netizens on its legalityAfter undergoing knee surgery, an employee seeks understanding from their employer concerning the denial of temporary work from home. Despi...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarationsParliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiv...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
SK Hynix's Korean workers launch unified union amid stalled wage talksThe launch comes as SK Hynix and its existing unions are locking horns over annual wage talks, after the chipmaker posted record quarterly ...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Cure worse than H-1B 'malaise'New H-1B fees and stricter wage requirements are increasing employer costs. A wage-weighted selection system now favors higher-paid applica...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Karnataka cabinet reshuffle: DK Shivakumar retains Finance, check full list of ministers hereKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has kept the Finance portfolio. Madhu Bangarappa and Basavaraj Rayareddy received education ministri...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.44 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
Absolute volume of business compliances remains major friction point for firms: Stakeholders to Parliamentary PanelDomestic enterprises face significant compliance burdens despite central deregulation efforts. Overlapping rules inflate operational costs ...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST