The four new labour codes have significantly reduced the number of offences that carry imprisonment, cutting them to 22 from 87 earlier, according to a senior government official, ET reported.Of these, 16 offences are compoundable, while only six sections now provide for imprisonment along with higher fines for first-time violations related to safety and social…
Ishan Kishan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan have taken a clear tactical direction, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan insisting that the team is already equipped to tackle the unique challenge posed by spinner Usman Tariq. Fresh off a commanding win over Namibia, Kishan revealed that…
NEW DELHI: Technology has emerged as the top paymaster across roles and levels in 2026, driven by deepening digitisation and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence among businesses. Tech and IT roles also dominate the top three salary brackets across levels, with all top 10 hot jobs being technology-led, the first time ever in recent…
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced the examination schedule for its major 2025 recruitment drive, which offers 1,732 vacancies across Groups A, B and C. The application window closed on 5 November after registrations opened on 6 October under Advertisement No. 09/2025. According to the official notification, the Stage-I Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be…
NEW DELHI: This is how justice is denied when courts go by the letter of the law and not by the spirit. A poor murder convict, who was left abandoned by family and was not given proper legal advice, challenged the trial court’s order of his conviction and life imprisonment after nine years delay in…
Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has announced the cancellation of her wedding with Bollywood composer Palash Muchhal. She has requested privacy while dealing with this personal matter.Following her announcement, Mandhana shared a video on Instagram featuring herself in a mobile phone advertisement. Her caption read:…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Monday announced that the silence period for the Assam legislative assembly elections will begin today at 5.00 pm, marking 48 hours prior to the conclusion of polling across all constituencies.In accordance with Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, all forms of election campaigning will be…
NEW DELHI: Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.The sanction relates to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.21, which covers “conduct that brings…
HPBSE uploads SMC-LDR Test-2026 answer keys, objections accepted until March 7 SMC-LDR Test-2026 answer keys: The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBSE) has released the provisional answer keys for the SMC-LDR Test-2026 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examinations can now verify their responses and submit objections if discrepancies are found.Dr….
Rohit Sharma left frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma found himself in an awkward and slightly frustrating fan moment after a video shared by Mumbai Indians went viral on social media.The clip showed a female fan excitedly rushing towards Rohit to click a selfie as the former Mumbai Indians captain was heading towards the team…
