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The four labour Codes lay out revised rules for working hours, gratuity, work-from-home arrangement and also has provisions for gig workers. The Centre on Friday announced the rollout of new labour codes as it consolidated 29 labour laws into four comprehensive labour codes to overhaul the outdated rules governing factories and workers for decades. The four labour Codes lay out revised rules for working hours, gratuity, work-from-home arrangement and also has provisions for gig workers. “By modernising labour regulations, enhancing workers’ welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evolving world of work, this landmark move lays the foundation for…

PM Modi also proposed to set up a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team, that would be ready for rapid deployment in the event of emergencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched India’s vision for a raft of G20-led initiatives including a global front to dismantle the drug-terror nexus, the setting up of a healthcare response team to tackle health emergencies and natural disasters, and pushed for an Africa-skills multiplier drive at the 20th G20 Summit at Johannesburg in South Africa. Speaking at the first session of the Summit that focused on inclusive and sustainable growth, Modi said, “To overcome…

Mirza Shadab Baig was accused of carrying out the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts, the Ahmedabad-Surat bombings and the 2007 Gorakhpur explosions. The ongoing probe has revealed that the Al Falah University in Faridabad’s Dhauj, which came under the scanner in the Red Fort blast and “white collar” terror module case, had long-standing links with terror operatives. Indian Mujahideen fugitive Mirza Shadab Baig, wanted for a series of explosions in 2008, was a former student of the Faridabad-based university. He also carries a reward of ₹1 lakh. Baig, a key Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, was accused of carrying out the 2008…

The arrests came after a massive manhunt involving more than 200 police personnel. Three men have been arrested in the ₹7.11 crore daylight robbery of an ATM cash refill van, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said on Saturday. Singh said the arrests came after a massive manhunt involving more than 200 police personnel. Eleven teams were formed, drawing in 11 police inspectors and 2 ACPs from the South Division and six officers from the CCB, all working under close supervision of senior leadership.l On November 19, a group of unidentified men posing as RBI officials intercepted an ATM cash…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also seen meeting other world leaders, including hugging Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and several other world leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Saturday. He was also seen engaging in discussions with the leaders after arriving at the venue, where he was received by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The prime minister was seen shaking hands and exchanging greetings with the Italian prime minister. Notably, the two leaders had last met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada…

The RLM, an NDA ally, recently won the Bajpatti, Madhubani, Sasaram and Dinara seats in the assembly elections. Deepak Prakash, son of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha, emerged as a surprise pick in the Nitish Kumar government. Despite not being an MLA or a member of the Legislative Council, Prakash was sworn in on Thursday as the sole minister from his party by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. There had been speculation that Kushwaha’s wife, Snehlata, who won the Bihar polls from the Sasaram seat, might find a place in the new cabinet. The RLM,…

Bangladesh A defeated India A in a chaotic semi-final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, advancing to the final for the first time since 2019. It was a clear case of who could self-destruct better in the India A vs Bangladesh A Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final match in Doha. 40 overs and a Super Over later, it was India A who managed to do more blunders than their opponents. In a contest full of inexplicable decisions and a mockery of match awareness, Bangladesh A beat India A to knock them out of the tournament and enter the…

In an interview, Kiriakou spoke about receiving “death threats” and a letter from Imran Khan’s party, which he boldly said that he would use to “wipe my a**”.Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou recently revealed during an interview that former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf, had threatened him and asked him to apologise over his “India would beat Pakistan” remark during the conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad. In an interview on the Julian Dorey Podcast, Kiriakou spoke about receiving “death threats” and a letter from Imran Khan’s party, which he boldly said…

On Thursday, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the CM of Bihar for a record tenth time. His two deputies, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, took their oaths later. The new cabinet of ministers in Bihar has been officially unveiled as chief minister Nitish Kumar allocated the departments to the NDA leaders on Friday. Kumar has kept the general administration department, cabinet secretariat and vigilance portfolios. Among the other notable names was deputy chief minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary, who will be leading the home affairs department. On Thursday, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the chief minister of…

Retired Indian Air Force officer and defense expert Wing Commander Praful Bakshi spoke about the Tejas crash. An Indian Air Force Tejas jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show earlier today, resulting in the death of the pilot. A widely-circulated clip showed the jet nosediving during an aerial display, with plumes of smoke billowing after the crash. Retired Indian Air Force officer and defence expert Wing Commander Praful Bakshi reacted to the tragedy, saying, “I only know as much as has been shown in the news. We have received the unfortunate news of the pilot’s fatality”. Speaking about what could…