NEW DELHI: The central government’s new labour code now makes it mandatory for employers to issue appointment letters in a specific format, ensuring that employees know exactly what they are being hired for, what they will be paid, and what benefits they are entitled to — before they even begin work.Until now, only certain industries…
Ketan, 26, died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18 NEW DELHI: The investigation into the death of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal continued on Wednesday with the police claiming that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, was reluctant to go ahead with their marriage and was facing pressure from her family…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected suggestions that mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup were introduced for commercial gain, insisting that the decision was taken only with sporting fairness and player welfare in mind. Gianni Infantino has stressed that the Hydration breaks no commercial benefits to FIFA. (Getty Images via AFP) Hydration…
Amy Adams looks back on the time she and her father saved a man’s life ‘Klara and the Sun’ star Amy Adams has been through quite a lot of things in life. This also includes a life and death situation that required her quick thinking and even saved someone’s life. In a recent podcast episode,…
US stocks were higher on Wednesday with the S&P 500 gaining 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite also rose 0.4% and the Dow Jones added 212 points. Investors now await key US data releases, including May personal income data and the PCE price index at 6:00 PM IST, along with final Q1 GDP growth estimates. Source…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday significantly strengthened customer protection norms for digital banking frauds, introducing a compensation mechanism for victims of small-value cyber frauds and placing greater responsibility on banks to establish customer liability in disputed transactions. The new rules, issued through amendments to the RBI’s Responsible Business Conduct Directions, will apply…
Trump mocked the results while accusing the media of ignoring his own political successes (Photo credit: AP) US President Donald Trump lashed out at the growing influence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a trio of progressive candidates backed by the democratic socialist leader scored major victories in New York’s Democratic congressional primaries.Taking to…
Foreign bank fined AED20 million in UAE. The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has levied an AED20 million fine on a branch of a foreign bank following regulatory findings related to weaknesses in its compliance systems.In a statement, the regulator said the action followed examinations that found significant and repeated failures in the bank’s…
NEW DELHI: India A’s tour of Sri Lanka enters its multi-day phase with the start of a two-match unofficial Test series, offering several emerging stars a golden opportunity to strengthen their claims for higher honours in red-ball cricket. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, India A will take on Sri Lanka A in a pair of…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for 77 apprentice positions at the Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun. The online application process began on June 23, 2026, and will remain open until July 22, 2026. Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for one year and will receive a monthly stipend based…
