search
'Ignore' your bosses after work! Australia grants employees 'Right to Disconnect' outside working hours

'Ignore' your bosses after work! Australia grants employees 'Right to Disconnect' outside working hours

Posted on: 24 Aug, 05:20 AM

The legislation passed in February protects workers from the obligation to monitor, read, or respond to messages from their employers during off-hours

Tags: #February #employees
Full story at Business Today
EPFO gross new members addition dips to 10.24 mn in June 2024: Mospi

EPFO gross new members addition dips to 10.24 mn in June 2024: Mospi

Posted on: 24 Aug, 05:20 AM

According to the report 'Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective June 2024', the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded 1,09,93,119 gross addition of new members in 2023-24 compared to 11,498,453 in 2022-23.

Tags: #report #compared #recorded
Full story at Business Today
IndIAA awards 2024 sees nation’s leading brands & agencies bag top awards

IndIAA awards 2024 sees nation’s leading brands & agencies bag top awards

Posted on: 24 Aug, 05:20 AM

The 2024 IndIAA Awards saw the finest minds in advertising gather to honor the year’s best campaigns across 19 diverse categories. The event, which is distinctive for its unique judging criteria, does not rely on traditional entries.

Tags: #top
Full story at Business Today
'Empty vessels make more sound': Ola Founder rejects claims by MapmyIndia, says 'we have also sent legal notice'

'Empty vessels make more sound': Ola Founder rejects claims by MapmyIndia, says 'we have also sent legal notice'

Posted on: 24 Aug, 05:20 AM

Ola Electric was listed on the stock exchanges on August 9, raising Rs 5,500 crore from its initial public offering. MapmyIndia sent a notice to Ola Electric on July 23, three days before Ola Electric filed its red-herring prospectus.

Tags: #make
Full story at Business Today
As drought breeds hunger in Guatemala, farming program aims to help

As drought breeds hunger in Guatemala, farming program aims to help

Posted on: 24 Aug, 12:20 AM

GUATEMALA-HUNGER/ (TV, PIX):As drought breeds hunger in Guatemala, farming program aims to help

Full story at mint
Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

Posted on: 24 Aug, 12:20 AM

Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

Tags: #verdict ,#verdict
Full story at mint
Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend

Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend

Posted on: 24 Aug, 12:20 AM

Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend

Full story at mint
US Still Hunts Attackers Who Killed Americans During Afghan Exit

US Still Hunts Attackers Who Killed Americans During Afghan Exit

Posted on: 24 Aug, 12:20 AM

Three years after the suicide bomber attack at Afghanistan’s Abbey Gate that killed 13 US service personnel and about 170 Afghan civilians, the network behind the perpetrator is “pretty degraded” but not eliminated, the Pentagon’s civilian commando chief said.

Tags: #years #service
Full story at mint
Swiggy targets $15 billion valuation in IPO

Swiggy targets $15 billion valuation in IPO

Posted on: 23 Aug, 07:20 PM

SoftBank-backed Swiggy is planning an IPO to raise $1-1.2 billion, targeting a $15 billion valuation. Competing with Zomato in the quick commerce sector, Swiggy's IPO aims to expand its Instamart business. The company received shareholder approval and expects regulatory clearance shortly.

Tags: #regulatory
Full story at Economic Times
EAM S Jaishankar says India was 'never' neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

EAM S Jaishankar says India was 'never' neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

Posted on: 23 Aug, 07:20 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that India has never been neutral on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stressing support for peace. Prime Minister Modi's trip to Ukraine, the first by an Indian PM since 1991, emphasized India's desire to end the conflict. President Zelenskyy recognized India's positive intentions.

Tags: #India ,#India #Minister #Indian
Full story at Economic Times
GQG buys 17.1 million shares of Ambuja Cements via block deal

GQG buys 17.1 million shares of Ambuja Cements via block deal

Posted on: 23 Aug, 07:20 PM

Adani Group's Holderind Investments sold approximately 68 million shares. Following the transaction, Ambuja's stock initially jumped 4%. The Adani Group now holds a 70.33% stake. Recently, Ambuja enhanced its market share by acquiring Penna Cement, broadening its influence in southern India.

Tags: #Group #Adani #shares #share
Full story at Economic Times
Cognizant sues software rival Infosys over trade secrets

Cognizant sues software rival Infosys over trade secrets

Posted on: 23 Aug, 07:19 PM

Cognizant TriZetto sued Infosys in Texas, alleging that Infosys stole trade secrets from its healthcare insurance software. Cognizant claims Infosys extracted data from its Facets and QNXT software to develop and sell competing products. The company is seeking monetary damages and an injunction to prevent further misuse of its trade secrets.

Tags: #seeking #data
Full story at Economic Times
Goldman Sachs cuts India’s 2024 and 2025 GDP growth forecasts

Goldman Sachs cuts India’s 2024 and 2025 GDP growth forecasts

Posted on: 23 Aug, 07:19 PM

Goldman Sachs lowered India's economic growth projection by 20 basis points for the next two years, highlighting a significant drop in government spending as a key factor. The new forecasts are 6.7% for 2024 and 6.4% for 2025. The Reserve Bank of India's stricter lending rules and fiscal constraints are expected to slow growth, despite potential easing of monetary policy.

Tags: #government #economic
Full story at Economic Times
Once embroiled in audiotape row, PTR has patched up with Stalin. 'Plum portfolio' on the cards

Once embroiled in audiotape row, PTR has patched up with Stalin. 'Plum portfolio' on the cards

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

PTR was ‘demoted’ from TN finance ministry to IT & digital services in May 2023 after allegedly making claims against CM’s family. He has since kept low profile & worked to earn goodwill.

Tags: #making
Full story at ThePrint
Modi pays homage to Kolhapur memorial in Poland. But its counterpart in India wears look of neglect

Modi pays homage to Kolhapur memorial in Poland. But its counterpart in India wears look of neglect

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

Poland & Kolhapur have a connection that goes back to World War II. About 5,000 Polish families lived there as refugees from 1943 to 1948 during and after the war.

Tags: #back
Full story at ThePrint
How Supreme Court's process of designating senior advocates changed in last 7 yrs & what it is now

How Supreme Court's process of designating senior advocates changed in last 7 yrs & what it is now

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

Last week, the apex court designated 39 lawyers as senior advocates, setting off rumblings in Bar over those excluded. Court has given coveted tag to a hundred lawyers this year alone.

Tags: #Supreme #Court #process
Full story at ThePrint
Dada leaves Didi's side on RG Kar. Mamata Banerjee left high & dry as allied voices turn critical

Dada leaves Didi's side on RG Kar. Mamata Banerjee left high & dry as allied voices turn critical

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

As CBI probes rape-murder of trainee doctor at RG Kar, Mamata Banerjee is facing widespread criticism no longer restricted to Bengal.

Tags: #left #facing
Full story at ThePrint
Treatment of the BSF shows border security is not a priority. This must change

Treatment of the BSF shows border security is not a priority. This must change

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

Large number of troops are withdrawn from their primary task of border guarding for other tasks such as elections. Their utilisation for such duties needs rationalisation and should be restricted.

Tags: #number
Full story at ThePrint
Modi fan who sought court holiday for Ram Mandir event. Who is BJP's RS bypoll pick Manan Mishra

Modi fan who sought court holiday for Ram Mandir event. Who is BJP's RS bypoll pick Manan Mishra

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

Under Mishra's chairmanship, Bar Council of India has been in news not so much for its regulatory role but for criticising lawyers and judges who spoke for judicial accountability.

Full story at ThePrint
Why Karnataka Forest Dept & Centre are locked in battle over land ‘given’ to watchmaker HMT

Why Karnataka Forest Dept & Centre are locked in battle over land ‘given’ to watchmaker HMT

Posted on: 23 Aug, 09:20 AM

Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel HD Kumaraswamy wants to revive HMT, while Eshwar Khandre, state Minister of Forests, wants to reclaim land & use it to create green spaces.

Tags: #Centre
Full story at ThePrint
More Stories >>