Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 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
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Delhivery unveils welfare scheme with Rs 15 lakh accident cover for gig workforceDelhivery has launched 'Abhyam', a comprehensive welfare program for its 1 lakh frontline workers. This initiative offers significant benef...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Indian workers complain to Singapore ministry over unpaid wagesOver a hundred migrant workers, predominantly from India and Bangladesh, approached Singapore's Ministry of Manpower seeking unpaid wages. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Do people work harder and become productive when they feel observed? This Psychological phenomenon explains reason behind behavioral changeHawthorne Effect. is a psychological phenomenon which suggests that increased attention and the awareness of being monitored can lead to te...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figuresThe Congress party has accused the Modi government of artificially inflating rural wage growth figures. According to Congress general secre...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisisBolivia's President Paz has declared a state of emergency, aiming to resolve the ongoing blockade crisis that's crippling the nation. This ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by JulyPorsche's CEO anticipates a swift resolution to cost-cutting talks, aiming for employee agreement before July holidays to provide clarity. ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Portugal will pay workers thousands of euros to relocate to its countryside. Here's who can applyPortugal is inviting people to its interior regions with financial aid. Workers, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals can receive up to ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Canada: Quebec to reopen major permanent residence pathway from July 2Quebec's immigration ministry announced the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will reopen on July 2, 2026, for two years, months after its su...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST