India News
India's New Labour Codes: Comprehensive Guide to Salary Restructuring, Benefits and Working Conditions
Nov 24, 2025 10:25 pm CST
India's comprehensive labour code reforms consolidate 29 laws into four streamlined codes, enhancing worker protections while offering businesses greater flexibility. Key changes include standardized 48-hour workweeks, gender discrimination elimination, 50% allowance caps affecting retirement benefits, formal recognition of gig workers, and strengthened job security measures aimed at creating a modern, equitable workforce.
Sharad Pawar Honors Dharmendra's Legacy: How the Iconic 'Sholay' Water Tank Scene Lives On in Political Protests
Nov 24, 2025 09:55 pm CST
Veteran politician Sharad Pawar pays tribute to Bollywood legend Dharmendra, who passed away just before his 90th birthday. Pawar specifically highlighted how the actor's iconic 'water tank' scene from the classic film 'Sholay' continues to inspire political demonstrations across India today, demonstrating the lasting cultural impact of Dharmendra's 65-year career spanning over 300 films.
Tragic Death of News Anchor Ritumoni Roy Found in Guwahati Office Days Before Her Wedding
Nov 24, 2025 09:52 pm CST
A young journalist, Ritumoni Roy, was found dead in her Guwahati office just days before her December 5 wedding. After attending a pre-wedding celebration, she returned to work but never made it home. Police discovered a suicide note at the scene, while family members suggest financial issues may have contributed to the tragedy. Authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of this digital media professional.
BJP's Mission Bengal: Targeting 160+ Seats with Strategy Focused on Grassroots Workers, Not Mamata Directly
Nov 24, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The BJP is pivoting its election machinery toward West Bengal after victories in Delhi and Bihar, with a strategic focus on recruiting Trinamool grassroots workers rather than targeting high-profile defectors. The party aims to secure 160-170 seats in the March-April 2025 elections by highlighting dynastic politics surrounding Abhishek Banerjee while capitalizing on religious polarization and regional sentiments, needing to increase its vote share by approximately 6% to overcome Trinamool's traditional advantage.
Akshata Murty Celebrates Indian Heritage at 10 Downing Street: Bridging Cultures Through Tradition
Nov 24, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Akshata Murty, wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, shares how she maintained her Indian cultural identity while living at 10 Downing Street, from lighting diyas to cooking traditional rasam. She highlights the importance of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London as a cultural bridge for the Indian diaspora, where she and her daughter now study Kuchipudi dance, demonstrating how cultural heritage thrives even in prominent political settings.
Why Reporting Spam Calls Through TRAI DND App Is More Effective Than Simply Blocking Numbers
Nov 24, 2025 09:25 pm CST
TRAI urges citizens to use the official DND app to report spam calls rather than just blocking numbers, as the app enables authorities to trace and permanently disconnect over 21 lakh mobile numbers involved in telecom fraud. Simple blocking only hides numbers on personal devices but doesn't prevent scammers from targeting others.
Tragic Incident: Three Children Killed by Rocket Propellant Explosion in Pakistan's Sindh Province
Nov 24, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Three children aged 8-12 were killed in Pakistan's Kashmore district when they played with a rocket propellant found in fields near their village. Police believe the explosive device may have been abandoned by local dacoits. Bomb disposal experts are investigating the incident that occurred near Kandhkot town in Sindh province.
Jharkhand Minister Sparks Controversy by Telling Citizens to "Lock Up" Electoral Officials During Voter List Revision
Nov 24, 2025 08:48 pm CST
A significant political controversy has erupted after Jharkhand's Congress minister Irfan Ansari urged citizens to confine electoral officers during voter list revision visits. The BJP has demanded legal action while opposition-ruled states continue to protest against the Special Intensive Revision process nationwide, with West Bengal's Chief Minister also raising serious concerns about the implementation.
Delhi Teen's Suicide: Parents Demand Justice After Son's Death Due to Alleged Teacher Harassment
Nov 24, 2025 08:34 pm CST
A 16-year-old Delhi student's suicide has sparked citywide protests as parents reveal their son faced months of teacher harassment before his death. The case has prompted police investigations of multiple teachers after the boy left a note detailing his distress, highlighting serious concerns about student mental health and accountability in educational institutions.
West Bengal Booth-Level Officers Clash With Police During Protest Over Election Commission Workload
Nov 24, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Booth-level officers in West Bengal protested against the Election Commission in Kolkata, citing unbearable work pressure during the Special Intensive Revision process. The BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee members scuffled with police while attempting to enter the Chief Electoral Officer's building, warning of continued protests if their demands for extended deadlines and workload reduction aren't met.