Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'You do not need to leave your room...'—Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelistQuote of the Day: Franz Kafka's words offer solace in today's chaotic world. His quote on remaining still and listening to the world reveal...
11 May, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Karoline Leavitt welcomes baby girl Viviana: White House maternity leave plans and possible guest briefers revealedKaroline Leavitt shared happy family news after welcoming her second child. The White House press secretary also spoke about family life, s...
07 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy: HC to TN govtThe Madras High Court ruled that the government cannot discriminate in approving maternity benefits, including for third pregnancies. A div...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
‘ANY DAY NOW!’ Pregnant Karoline Leavitt drops Trump phone joke in final briefing before baby breakKaroline Leavitt made news after her final press briefing before maternity leave. She shared her pregnancy update and said she will return ...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
Second maternity leave can't be denied merely because sought within 2 years of first: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court ruled a second maternity leave cannot be denied within two years, stating the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 override...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Asha Bhosle got married at 16, faced marital abuse: ‘I was asked to leave when….’Asha Bhosle's illustrious career, marked by a global voice, was deeply shaped by personal trials. Her early marriage at 16 led to a family ...
12 Apr, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Parenting, no longer a gendered thingIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has urged the Indian government to introduce paternity leave while expanding maternity leave for al...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Maternity leave is a constitutional right, even for third child, rules Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court decision, affirming that maternity leave is a constitutional right, not just a matter of p...
24 May, 2025, 01.26 PM IST
How much salary do women get on maternity leave - full salary or basic?Maternity Leave in India: Not many women know the benefits they get under the Maternity Benefit Act. This includes the maximum number of pa...
22 Nov, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
HC directs granting one year maternity leave to government servant for third childThe State government has studied the sensitivity towards motherhood and its deep understanding of the importance of wholesome rearing and f...
25 Mar, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
Uttarakhand HC denies maternity leave to govt employees in case of third childThe single bench order had been delivered on a PIL filed by Haldwani-based nurse Urmila Masih challenging a government rule not to provide ...
19 Sep, 2019, 03.49 PM IST
Uttarakhand government staff can get maternity leave for 3rd childCalling it “unconstitutional”, the Uttarakhand high court has struck down a state government rule that denies maternity leave to its women ...
04 Aug, 2018, 10.41 AM IST
RIL introduces 12-week paid leave for 'commissioning' mothersThe 12-week period of maternity leave will be calculated from the date the child is handed over to the adoptive or commissioning mother.
17 Apr, 2017, 05.11 PM IST
Accenture to give twenty two weeks of adoption and surrogacy leaveThe benefits will also include one month of additional paid maternity leave to cover for illness, if any, and three months of unpaid leave ...
21 Dec, 2016, 02.22 PM IST
Viacom18 sets benchmark with 9 months paid maternity leaveIn addition to this, the media firm is offering flexible work options for three months for returning mothers and a phased approach to get b...
11 Oct, 2016, 01.05 AM IST
State should foot bill for maternity, paternity leaveIncreasing maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks will significantly increase wage costs in labour-intensive industries that India needs to pr...
14 Aug, 2016, 09.46 PM IST
In a first, Accenture extends maternity leave benefits to five months of paid leaveNew policy in place from May 1; employees who require additional time off may take unpaid leave for a further 12 weeks.
05 May, 2015, 03.54 AM IST