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Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh condemns Congress' Pratapa Bajwa's remarks
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh on Friday strongly condemned Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa's remarks targeting him, calling the party's stance "low-level, anti-poor and anti-labour."
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11 per cent of Israel's labour force not currently working due to Iran War
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The main industries affected are arts, entertainment and leisure, management and support services, other services, education and commerce.
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3 workers die after scaffolding collapses in Hyderabad's Tolichowki
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Three constructionworkers died after falling from the seventh floor of a building in Tolichowki, Hyderabad, an official said.
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"Completely unacceptable": UK Foreign Secy slams Iran's strike in US Embas
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
UK Foreign Secretary and Labour MP Yvette Cooper condemned the reported Iranian strikes on Riyadh, including an attack targeting the US Embassy, terming them "completely unacceptable".
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Suicide crisis deepens in Telangana, BJP MP Rajendar calls for ban on pest
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he cited instances of farmers, labourers, and online gamers taking their lives. He pointed to the easily accessible pesticide Paraquat ("Gaddi Mandu") as a major factor, stating that even small amounts can be fatal.
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EPFO retains interest rate on provident funds at 8.25 per cent for 2025-26
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
This comes as Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday chaired the 239th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPF in New Delhi.
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Over 26 million Pakistani children out of school despite improvements in i
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
A report by Dawn reveals 26.2 million Pakistani children are out of school. While girls' completion rates and school infrastructure have improved, declining funding and a 24 per cent female labour force participation rate remain major hurdles. Officials are now developing an "Action Plan" to
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Give to Gain: JGU's Second National Convention for Women and Inaugural Art
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], February 27: Building on the success of the first National Convention on Women in India, O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting the Second National Convention, 8-10 March, 2026 on its campus in Sonipat, Haryana. The Convention is committed to fostering rigorous,
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Key Payroll & Compliance Changes Indian Employers Should Prepare for in 20
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 27: India's regulatory landscape has undergone a major transformation. The four national Labour Codes, active since November 2025, combined with the Income Tax Act 2025 effective April 1, 2026, mean businesses of all sizes must act now or risk penalties a
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PM Modi's visit "another milestone" in elevation of ties: Israel Embassy's
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Prime Minister Modi's Israel visit yielded 27 outcomes, elevating ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership." Key agreements span AI, UPI remittances, and a Free Trade Agreement push. With 17 MoUs across agriculture, cyber, and labour mobility, the visit marks a significant milestone in insti
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'Vande Mataram' Composer Bankim Chandra's descendant Sumitra Chattopadhyay
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Sumitra Chattopadhyay, a descendant of 'Vande Mataram' composer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and a former senior official of the Labour Department, formally joined the BJP in Kolkata on Thursday.
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PM Modi's Israel visit concludes with 27 outcomes; ties elevated to Specia
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
India and Israel on Thursday unveiled 27 outcomes following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel from February 25 to February 26, spanning cooperation in geophysical exploration, maritime heritage, culture, digital payments, agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI),
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