Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staffIn an interview, Kim Young-hoon told Reuters that companies like Samsung Electronics that outperform profit targets should consider sharing...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
UK MP sues Musk's xAI over fake sexualised imagesA British lawmaker has filed a case at London's High Court against Elon Musk's xAI after its Grok chatbot tool was used to create fake sexu...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yetThe EU plan aims to boost European tech firms and limit some access for dominant U.S. rivals. It marks a key but initial step, with the blo...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.38 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
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
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
Samsung minority union challenges bonus deal in courtA labour union representing several thousand Samsung Electronics employees asked a court on Tuesday to nullify a bonus agreement between th...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Assam seeks Centre's backing for energy, health pushAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Mansukh Mandaviya, and Jagat Prakash Nadda to discus...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Shobha Karandlaje seeks CBI probe into Bengaluru's Rs 39,437 crore waste management tenderUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded the Karnataka government halt a massive waste management tender. She alleges serious irregula...
31 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India gets first PM-SETU nod; Andhra Pradesh leads industry-driven ITI overhaulArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India secured the first Strategic Investment Plan approval under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability T...
30 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Minority union at Samsung Electronics to challenge pay deal in courtA labor union at Samsung Electronics plans to challenge a pay deal in court. The deal offers significant bonuses to workers in the profitab...
29 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Samsung’s $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South KoreaSamsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in South Korea. Memory...
27 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Two years on, Railways yet to offer medical aid to parcel staff despite labour commissioner's pleaPrivate workers loading and unloading railway parcels have waited two and a half years for medical facilities. The Chief Labour Commissione...
25 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST