Labour and employement ministry has detailed a compliance checklist for employers in order to tighten accountability and minimise legal disputes. The ministry has listed almost two dozen requirements under the four labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code….
China on Monday pushed back against the United States over a new set of trade investigations launched last week, saying that it has “lodged representations” with Washington and calling on the US to “correct its erroneous ways.” The response comes as trade negotiators from the two countries gather in Paris for talks. The latest US…
Abhishek Sharma, right, and Zimbabwe’s Dion Myers (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar admitted he was taken aback — not by a six or a daring stroke — but by a defensive shot from Abhishek Sharma during India’s emphatic win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Go…
Crocodiles are ancient amphibious predators. Do you know, crocodiles are also one of the oldest surviving reptiles on the planet. These creatures remain largely unchanged for millions of years and have perfectly adapted for both land and water. With the help of their powerful tails and strong limbs, they hunt and rule the world of…
Gold prices have slipped in recent sessions even as geopolitical tensions escalated in West Asia, surprising investors who typically view the precious metal as a safe-haven during periods of uncertainty.It has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have declined…
Owning overseas real estate, whether in Dubai, London or Singapore, has become an increasingly popular aspiration among Indian investors. But recent enforcement action has highlighted that foreign property purchases can invite regulatory scrutiny if Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules are not followed carefully.Earlier this month, the Directorate of Enforcement conducted searches under FEMA, 1999…
The keenly watched elections on Monday for 11 vacant Rajya Sabha seats – five in Bihar, four in Odisha and two in Haryana – dealt a setback to the Opposition, which failed to keep its flock together in two states. Cross-voting and abstentions helped the BJP secure one additional seat each from Bihar and Odisha…
Back in 2021, Virat Kohli flew home from Australia’s 2020-21 Test series after Adelaide, missing matches. The reason: the birth of his first child, daughter Vamika. In February 2024, Virat took his second paternity leave and skipped IPL for son Akaay’s arrival in London. While critics questioned his timing, Kohli stood firm in his decision–…
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, presided over by Justice Shree Prakash Singh, set aside a one-line order issued by Punjab National Bank. The bank had rejected the request of a deceased employee’s son for compassionate appointment. The Court sent the matter back to the bank for fresh consideration within eight weeks….
Meet the slow worm slithering across the garden like a tiny liquid shadow. A legless lizard, experts say, that somehow manages to fool everyone. Kids scream, gardeners blink, and people step over it thinking it’s a harmless snake. It’s long, smooth, scaly, and might sniff the air with its little tongue. It eats slugs, worms,…