WB assembly LoP Suvendhu Adhikari criticises violation of EC guidelines amid SIR KOLKATA: BJP MLA and West Bengal assembly’s leader of opposition Suvendhu Adhikari on Saturday condemned the alleged violation of guidelines set by the Election Commission of India (ECI) after the additional chief electoral officer of the state flagged the use of contractual staff…
International Labour Organization Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo on Friday said social dialogue between government, employers and workers will remain essential as India implements the four labour codes to ensure the reforms benefit both labour and industry.“Following with interest developments of India’s new Labour Codes announced today, including on social protection & minimum wages,” he said…
NEW DELHI: In a breakthrough against transnational criminal networks, the Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with direct links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).The operation led to the arrest of four key operatives of the interstate arms smuggler’s module and the seizure of a substantial cache of sophisticated foreign-made weapons…
Rishabh Pant has been his usual chatty self behind the stumps in his first game as India’s Test captain. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Rishabh Pant was at the centre of India’s effort on Day 1 of the second Test in Guwahati, not just as wicketkeeper but as the stand-in captain guiding the bowling attack through a…
India’s pacer Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Mohammed Shami, the Indian fast bowler currently out of national team selection, has been named in Bengal’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad after taking 20 wickets in four Ranji Trophy matches.Shami has made a successful return from his leg injury, participating in four out of Bengal’s five Ranji Trophy…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday briefly stole the spotlight at the G20 Summit sidelines in Johannesburg after a light-hearted exchange with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The two leaders were seen laughing, shaking hands and exchanging warm greetings in a candid, effortless moment. PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni candid conversation steals spotlight…
India’s shrimp trade recorded a steady rise in the first five months of FY26, with exporters earning $2.43 billion — an 18 per cent increase from last year — as per a new assessment by CareEdge Ratings. Shipment volumes also improved, touching 3.48 lakh metric tonnes, up 11 per cent year-on-year. Much of this momentum…
Matt Henry of New Zealand (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) New Zealand completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep against the West Indies with a four-wicket victory in the final match at Seddon Park. Matt Henry earned Player of the Match honours for his outstanding four-wicket performance. West Indies chose to bat first but were dismissed…
The National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC JCM) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting major changes to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission. The letter, also marked to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calls for restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), revising pensions for existing retirees…
Bihar Staff Selection Commission has announced 1,541 vacancies for its CGL 2025 exam, with applications closing tomorrow. The recruitment drive targets graduate-level posts like Assistant Section Officer and Auditor. The selection involves preliminary and mains examinations, with specific eligibility and age criteria outlined. Interested candidates should apply immediately on the official portal. The Bihar Staff…
