California's minimum wage rate for 2027 is $17.4 an hour, but these workers are set to earn more than thatCalifornia's minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 an hour, effective January 1, 2027. But various local and industry-specific wages may ex...
11 Oct, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Thai arms smuggler gets six years in jail for role in NSCN (IM) arms procurement conspiracyWilly Naruenartwanich was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in an arms procurement conspiracy. The conspiracy involved the Nati...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
FDA seizes 1,394kg of banana from an APMC in Navi Mumbai allegedly being treated with a banned chemical to make the ripeIn a recent operation, food safety authorities confiscated approximately 1.4 tonnes of bananas at the APMC Fruit Market located in Turbhe. ...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Two friends built a £17 million business using Instagram after a £30,000 deal fell throughWhen an investor backed out of a £30,000 deal, childhood friends Jessica Lancaster and Charlotte Stagg didn't give up. Starting with just £...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.57 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling hike: How it impacts employee & employer's contributions to EPF, EPS and take-home payWhile the higher ceiling does have an impact on immediate net cash take-home of the employee due to increased contribution, it will certain...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Indian IT’s Q2 earnings dilemma deepens: More deals but weaker growth and falling pricing powerAs Indian IT firms gear up for their Q2 earnings report, the landscape appears mixed. Strong deal activity persists, yet clients are pushin...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
EPS pension benefit: Basic salary up to Rs 25,000 but no employer EPS contribution? Here’s where to complainEmployees participating in the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) should verify that their employers are making necessary contributions. Shoul...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Ashok Leyland: A stronger balance sheet inside a business that will always remain cyclicalQuarterly numbers tell you what happened. But they do not always tell you why it happened. In commercial vehicles, demand can change becaus...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Ashok Leyland's best year in its history, and what the annual report says about holding on to itAshok Leyland sold more commercial vehicles in FY26 than in any year since it was founded, earned its highest-ever profit, and closed with ...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
US H-1B lottery changes from October 1: What Indian workers should know about new wage-based selection systemStarting October 1, 2026, the US will implement a new H-1B visa selection method based on higher wages. This new system will give more entr...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Employers face compliance hurdles as states delay notification of Labour Code rulesTen states and union territories have formally adopted some Labour Codes, creating compliance challenges for companies. Major industrial st...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
EPS pension: Basic pay above Rs 25,000? Why you may not qualify for EPS membershipThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has introduced updated guidelines concerning EPS membership for workers. Employers are obligated...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Companies upset as states delay labour codes adoptionMajor industrial states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana and Punjab are taking longer than expected to noti...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Netflix October 2026 Arrivals: Here's the complete list of new titlesIn October 2026, numerous new titles of movies, shows and documentaries will arrive at Netflix throughout the month. Here is the complete l...
27 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
U.S. Stock Market personal finance tips: Wall Street investors may think over these key 5 points during weekend before Monday tradingU.S. releases its monthly employment report for September on Friday. The jobs market has been among the more resilient areas of the economy...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST