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“Learning from disasters, Himachal govt to frame strict building norms for rural areas”: HP Minister Rajesh Dharmani
Attributing the increasing devastation to climate change and rising...
States’ expenses on salary, pension, interest payment rise 2.5 times in 10 years since FY14: CAG
These three components totalling Rs 29,99,760 crore together...
Govt to extend social security benefits to gig and platform workers: Mandaviya
"Our government is fully committed to the well-being of gig and platform workers, who form a crucial part of our workforce. We are working on a comprehensive strategy to provide them with the social security they deserve.An online window will be made available for...
MHA constitutes central team to assess damage caused by floods in Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan were also affected by heavy to very heavy rainfall. Multiple spells of heavy rains, cloudbursts and landslides have caused extensive damage in Himachal Pradesh this year New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted an...
Wages of Assam tea workers meagre shortcomings in welfare scheme implementation CAG report
Shortcomings in facilities such as hospitals, schools, canteen, creche, recreation club and housing accommodation as compared to the specifications notified by the state government were also observed by the auditors. Guwahati: Wages of tea garden workers in Assam are...
‘Infant attrition’ rising, accounts for 10-15% of labour movement: Report
"Infant attrition in India, mainly seen in the 22-32 years age group, is growing annually at 4-5 per cent and is mostly driven by factors like poor work-life balance and flexibility, which is particularly important to younger workers, job dissatisfaction, inadequate...
Expect good Wayanad relief package from Centre; Gadgil, Kasturirangan reports not pragmatic, says Kerala CM
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed as "not pragmatic" the recommendations made by the Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan committees on ecologically sensitive areas of the Western Ghats, saying the panels did not consider the societal expectations and ground...
Financing Climate Risks: Testing New Approaches
“Emerging market and developing economies face substantial financing gaps in low-carbon, climate-resilient investments. We need to step up climate action and crowd in private investment for countries most in need,” said Axel van Trotsenburg, World Bank Senior Managing...
Govt taking various measures at policy level to help fintech sector: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressing the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai, the Prime Minister also asked the regulators to take more measures to stop cyber frauds and further increase digital literacy among people.The Prime Minister also said that in the last 10...
UK’s Aviva conspired to dodge India compensation and tax rules, DGCI says
The case is part of broader investigation into over a dozen Indian insurers for alleged evasion of $610 million in unpaid taxes, interest and penalties. The roughly $26 million in fake invoices were used by Aviva incorrectly to claim tax credits and evade $5.2 million...
With Rs 11.6 lakh cr wealth, Adani replaces Ambani as India’s richest
Gautam Adani Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Ambani's overall networth increased by 25 per cent to Rs 10.14 lakh crore, as per the 2024 Hurun India Rich List New Delhi: Recouping the dent caused by the Hindenburg Research report, Gautam Adani's...
Decriminalisation of labour laws, female workforce to drive inclusive growth: official
Sumita Dawra,Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment Decriminalization of labour laws, increasing female workforce participation, social security, labour welfare that will drive inclusive growth in India," Sumita Dawra,Secretary for Ministry of Labour &...