The Centre has completed the implementation of the four new labour codes by notifying the corresponding rules, more than five years after the reforms were first introduced to replace and consolidate 29 existing labour laws, PTI reported.The four codes — the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Code on Social Security, 2020; and…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a change of direction for Labour after the party suffered heavy setbacks in London’s local elections, saying the results reflected a “far-reaching disillusionment” among voters and an “existential” threat if it fails to change course.In a strongly worded statement following the results, Khan described the outcome as “bitterly…
NEW DELHI: There have been several broadcasting blunders over the years, but the one during the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will surely stand out. During the opening Test in Dhaka, broadcasters mistakenly displayed India’s scorecard instead of Pakistan’s Playing XI.The error occurred after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field at the…
A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures. Imagine a world where the ground was dotted with creatures…
Starmer appoints Labour veterans as advisers After Labour’s heavy losses in the 2026 local elections, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has turned to senior party veterans to steady the situation, appointing former PM Gordon Brown and ex-deputy leader Harriet Harman to key advisory roles.In a surprise move, Gordon Brown has been appointed as special envoy on…
More than a decade after the launch of the Centre’s flagship Jan Suraksha programmes, claims amounting to nearly Rs 25,160 crore have been paid out under two major insurance schemes, with enrolments include several crores across life cover, accident insurance and pension initiatives. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking 11 years of the Jan Suraksha schemes…
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Ranbir Kapoor experienced a disciplined childhood, despite their famous lineage. Parents Rishi and Neetu Kapoor ensured they understood the value of money through carpools, fixed pocket money, and economy class travel. This approach aimed to instill financial prudence, a lesson echoed by Soni Razdan’s similar travel rules for her children. Riddhima…
The surprising way scientists are finding Roman ruins beneath the sea. Image credit – Wikimedia A Roman city can disappear from common eyes yet not be wiped out entirely. Roads and other structural features can leave behind faint signals underneath the water, which have been present there for centuries, sculpted by sedimentation, tide levels, and…
Siliguri is an important link between northeast India and the rest of the country. Its location, good transport network, and economic significance have ensured its consistent rise in the real estate sector. The availability of affordable housing, popularity of gated communities, and increasing immigration make it an ideal place for investment. The real estate scenario…
When Ben Silbermann turned a simple insight of people loving organising inspiration into something inspirational. Image credit – Wikimedia While other social media networks were created to facilitate rapid sharing and instantaneous responses, this visual discovery engine was built quite differently. In 2010, the biggest social bookmarking platform’s co-founder Ben Silbermann, realised that people tend…
Aries The best way to handle a minor health issue today is by taking preventive measures before it worsens. Financially, you may come across a transaction that proves highly rewarding in the long run. Completing tasks efficiently and ahead of time is likely to earn you appreciation and recognition. A family trip may turn out…
Vinesh Phogat. (Twitter Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday barred star wrestler Vinesh Phogat from competing in the Senior Open Ranking Series event in Gonda beginning May 10, issuing her a 15-page long show cause notice on multiple disciplinary and anti-doping related charges and effectively delaying her return to international…
