NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Sunday clarified that the central government had no intention to introduce any bill to “alter Chandigarh’s governance or administrative structure” in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. This came after a political row erupted over its plans to place Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution through…
Currently, PF contributions are set at 12% of the basic salary. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result, for…
Smriti Mandhana is all set to marry music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal in an intimate afternoon ceremony on Sunday (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star and World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana is all set to marry music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal in an intimate afternoon ceremony on Sunday, in her hometown…
Palash Muchhal surprised Smriti Mandhana during the sangeet celebrations in the buildup to the their wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities delivered a standout moment on the eve of their ceremony when the groom-to-be made an unexpected gesture while the two were dancing, drawing loud cheers from those present. The…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday and discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict. After the call, Jaishankar posted X, “Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India’s support…
Justice Surya Kant, a judge known for his role in several landmark constitutional and civil liberties rulings, will on Monday be sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He succeeds Justice BR Gavai, who demits office on Sunday evening. Appointed as the next CJI on October 30, Justice Kant will have a relatively…
For years, conversations around “most employable” degrees in India have revolved around technology. But the India Skills Report 2026 signals a deeper churn taking place beneath that predictable surface. While the top remains dominated by digital-heavy disciplines like computer science and IT, the middle of the table tells an entirely different story, one where MBAs…
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhgam chief Vijay on Sunday resumed its poll campaign in election-bound state on Tamil Nadu after a break of nearly two months following the tragic stampede. The newly-formed party challenged the challenged the Election Commission over its decision to rollout Special Intensive Revision (SIR).It further targeted the MK Stalin government in…
Australia’s players celebrate (AP Photo/Gary Day) Cricket Australia are facing the prospect of a major financial setback after the Ashes opener between Australia and England wrapped up in just two days at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With the match ending far earlier than expected, the board now stands to lose more than AUD 3…
Representative image credits: IANS Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday, closing at $80,553, while ether also hit a four-month low, as cryptocurrencies led a sell-off in riskier assets. Analysts warned that dropping below $80,000 could bring even bigger losses for the world’s largest digital currency.The decline comes amid investor concerns about expensive tech stocks and uncertainty…
