The government has initiated early groundwork for the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8CPC), with a recent official memorandum inviting applications for consultants who will support its analysis on salaries, allowances and pensions across central government employees. The move offers a first indication of how the commission is likely to approach its mandate, through detailed data…
What began as demands for a wage hike by factory workers escalated into violent clashes in Noida on Monday, exposing deep-rooted anger over pay disparities, working conditions and long-pending labour demands. As the workers’ strike continues to unfold, key questions are being raised about how the agitation spiralled into violence, the extent of its impact…
GE signs contract with IAF NEW DELHI: In a move that will give a boost to India’s Tejas fighter programme and the government’s Make in India initiative, US giant GE Aerospace on Monday announced a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404-IN20 engines for the Light…
Bank branches will remain closed across most cities on April 14, 2026 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti, with the holiday observed under the RBI’s Negotiable Instruments Act calendar, while select locations will continue operations.Ambedkar Jayanti, which falls on a Tuesday this year, is a gazetted holiday marking the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the…
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Ravichandran Ashwin, delivered a detailed tactical breakdown of Mumbai Indians’ 18-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, while also questioning Hardik Pandya’s captaincy decisions during key phases of the chase.A major talking point in Ashwin’s analysis was MI’s decision to introduce…
India’s white-collar job market closed FY’26 with an 8% annual rise in hiring, marking a clear recovery after a muted year. However, beneath the upbeat numbers lies a deeper shift—non-IT sectors are driving growth, AI/ML demand is surging at high salary bands, and Tier-II cities are steadily emerging as new employment hubs, reshaping India’s hiring…
At Dacoit’s success meet, Nag Ashwin praised Mrunal Thakur’s acting, comparing her to Madhubala-Smita Patil era and urging better roles. The Shaneil Deo film stars Adivi Sesh, her, Anurag Kashyap; mixed reviews, ₹40cr in 3 days. Next: Kalki 2, her Hai Jawani… with Varun June 5. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin gave a heartfelt shoutout to Mrunal…
Stock market closing: After posting a strong gain of nearly 6 per cent last week, Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, started Monday’s session (April 13) on a weak note, declining over 2 per cent in the early trade and closed nearly 1 per cent down compared to previous close. The BSE Sensex, after…
Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio on April 13 announced a partnership to launch bob World Lite, a mobile banking application designed for feature phone users, aimed at expanding access to digital banking services in India. The application will be available on the JioPhone Prima 4G device and is positioned as a comprehensive mobile banking…
Pope Leo, Trump (File photos) Pope Leo on Monday pushed back against Trump, saying he did not fear him and would continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran, despite sharp criticism from the US president.Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane, the Pope said, “I have no fear of the Trump administration,”…
