The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) organised a protest in Sri Vijaya Puram on Thursday against the newly notified labour codes, voicing strong opposition to what they termed as anti-worker policies. Hundreds of workers gathered under the banner of CITU, raising slogans and demanding the withdrawal of the four labour codes introduced by the…
At the age of 21, Hitesh Gulia proudly stands on the podium with a gold medal, yet he fondly remembers his initial purpose for entering the boxing ring: to lose weight. He visited the government stadium in his village, Jahangirpur, with the goal of getting fitter, but his coach, Hitesh Deswal, recognized his potential and…
It may come as a surprise, but one of the dirtiest items you use every day may be the very tool meant to keep you clean: your toothbrush. New research indicates that toothbrushes can accumulate millions of bacteria and fungi, including microbes that are harmful or potentially dangerous. A study published in Microorganisms reported that…
The iconic actor seemed to be on the path to recovery after being released from the hospital, according to filmmaker Anil Sharma, a close family friend and longstanding collaborator of the Deols, who has revealed out about Dharmendra’s final days. Anil revealed that Dharmendra was receptive and gave everyone optimism when he paid him a…
After intense negotiations, Italian metal worker unions Fim, Fiom, and Uilm successfully signed a renewed National Collective Labour Agreement (NCLA) with employers’ associations. The agreement, which covers over 1.5 million workers, guarantees a €205 (approx. US$237) increase on minimum contractual salaries over four years. This victory is crucial for protecting workers’ purchasing power against rising…
Employment in India’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector saw a modest but steady rise in the July–September quarter, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The number of unincorporated establishments increased slightly to around 7.97 crore from 7.94 crore in the previous quarter, building on a notable rise from 7.34 crore…
Nehal Chudasama’s recent Instagram video showcasing evicted contestants from ‘Bigg Boss 19’ has sparked speculation regarding a potential reunion or special episode leading up to the finale. Concurrently, excitement builds around the ‘Ticket to Finale’ task as leading contestants prepare for the concluding stage of the competition. ‘Bigg Boss 19’ eliminated contestant Nehal Chudasama posted…
An awareness programme focusing on women’s welfare schemes, legal rights, and cyber safety was recently organized at Tagore College. The initiative aimed to educate students and community members about government-supported schemes available to women, the importance of understanding legal protections, and the growing need for vigilance in the digital space. The session featured expert speakers…
The Centre plans to complete the privatisation of IDBI Bank by FY26, with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) managing the anticipated sale of a 61% stake. The current ownership of the bank consists of 45.48% held by the government and 49.24% by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The long-delayed privatization of…
According to a survey, the last holiday season saw a significant increase in consumer demand and factory output due to the rationalization of the GST rate. In the upcoming quarters, maintaining this increase would depend on both industry-specific dynamics and broader economic conditions. Manufacturing recovered as businesses stocked up ahead of festivals, according to credit…
