The new Labour Code 2025 which came into effect on November 21, 2025, requires every employer to calculate wages as 50% of the total CTC for computing gratuity, pension and other social security benefits. In a press release dated November 21, 2025, the government gave: “Uniform Definition of Wages: “Wages” now include basic pay, dearness
Days after Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka, over 1.46 million people across all 25 of the nation’s districts remain affected by the island’s worst flooding disaster in two decades. According to the government’s Disaster Management Center, the official death toll stands at 410, with 336 people still missing. More than 64,000 people from 407,000
Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4% from 6.9%, citing stronger consumer spending and the positive impact of recent GST reforms. As per the global rating agency, private consumer spending is the main driver of growth this year, supported by strong real income dynamics, increased consumer sentiment, and the the
Iranian drones swept through the mountain air of northern Iraq’s Kurdistan region in mid-July, homing in on their targets: oilfields run by Americans. Fired by an Iranian-backed militia group within Iraq, likely in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites weeks earlier, one struck the Sarsang field operated by HKN Energy, a company owned
Garena Free Fire MAX continues to be one of the most popular battle royale games globally, known for its high-quality graphics, smooth gameplay, and exciting in-game events. To keep players rewarded and engaged, Garena regularly releases new redeem codes that unlock exclusive freebies. Today’s active Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for December 4 offer free
Most startup pitch shows follow a predictable path where founders present, investors dig into the unit economics, and someone eventually walks away with funding. However, the Odisha edition of Meet the Drapers is an exception. In its Odisha episode, filmed at Sri Sri University in Cuttack, the judging panel included Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the
Synopsis As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the Union Budget for FY27, macroeconomic indicators are guiding fiscal strategy and growth priorities. Foreign exchange reserves, the rupee, and global economic conditions are under close watch. Listen to this article in summarized format Agencies Forex As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for
Synopsis The Karnataka government has released its official holiday list for 2026, detailing 20 general holidays for festivals and national events alongside weekends. Government employees can also avail up to two restricted holidays with prior approval. The list includes major religious and cultural observances, with flexibility for Muslim festivals based on moon sighting. ET Online
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Construction and habitat preparation for the cheetah enclosure are currently in progress. A specially designed viewing gallery is being developed so visitors can observe the animals safely and closely. Nandankanan Zoological Park gears up to welcome African Cheetahs Photograph: (OTV) In a delightful development for wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike, Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar