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Telangana bans cash wages, brings gig workers under new regulations
While providing historic safety nets for labour, the new government...
Geopolitical Risk & Workforce Protection: Evolving Multinational Insurance Programmes
Workforce protection is no longer just about policies or benefits....
Second maternity leave can’t be denied merely because sought within 2 years of first: Allahabad HC
Referring to earlier rulings, the high court said that the Maternity Benefit Act, being a law enacted by Parliament, would prevail over any executive instructions or provisions in the financial handbook. In case of inconsistency, the provisions of the Act would have...
Worsening ocean heat waves ‘Supercharging’ hurricane damage, Study finds
The study defined marine heat waves as long-lasting, large areas of water in the top 10% of historical heat. They are becoming more of a danger with climate change and ever hotter oceans, study authors said. Warm water is fuel for hurricanes. Marine heat waves are...
Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked as stranded shipowners seek safe transit
Ships that transport energy make up a large part of the fleet that’s stuck inside the gulf, data from intelligence firm Kpler show. There are currently 426 tankers hauling crude oil and clean fuels, plus 34 liquefied petroleum gas carriers and 19 liquefied natural gas...
Global Assignments:Blending family wellbeing,cultural adaptation and social integration
"When we think about mobility strategies, the focus should not only be on business outcomes but on how well we prepare people, and their loved ones, for change." says Ellen Hughes, Chief People Officer, AXA Health Business. New research from AXA Global Healthcare...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved the Rapid Resource Reprogramming and Deployment Option (3RDO), a new financing mechanism that enables developing member countries (DMCs) to respond rapidly in times of crises by repurposing existing ADB sovereign...
World shifting from ‘shocks’ to ‘permanent volatility’ amid global conflicts, trade disruptions: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
"The escalation of the Middle East conflict has evolved from a regional security concern into a systemic tremor, threatening the vital arteries of global energy and hardening the lines of a new, multipolar world order," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. New...
HDFC Life partnership with KKR for IPL cricket season
HDFC Life has announced its association with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as an official partner for the recently commenced IPL cricket season. Pritika Shah, head-marketing, HDFC Life, said, "Given India’s diversity, we have been building our brand through...
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Missing crew not found in Iran-hit vessel, Thai ship owner says
Mayuree Naree, owned by Bangkok-based Precious Shipping Pcl, was struck on March 11 by Iranian projectiles while transiting the strategic waterway in ballast. Of the 23 crew members on board, 20 were rescued by the Omani navy after abandoning the vessel in a lifeboat....
India workforce growth projected at 4.7% for HY1 FY26-27: Report
Geographically, hiring is concentrated in capability-driven urban centers rather than being dictated by population scale alone. Bengaluru led the country with 67.9 per cent employer expansion intent, followed by Hyderabad at 57.8 per cent and Pune at 56.1 per cent....