New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The four labour codes, rolled out by the government last November, mark the first step towards transforming India's labour market to spur job creation, but the transition will re... Read More
New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Women's participation in paid work is rising but science education, workplace safety, on-site childcare and affordable transport will improve both quality and quantity of such pa... Read More
New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Farmers have planted wheat, the winter staple, on 33.4 million hectares aided by favourable weather conditions, which is 7% higher than the five-year average, figures released by... Read More
New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The government is likely to introduce the Seeds Bill 2025 in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament, seeking to enforce new regulations to an estimated Rs.1,600-crore industry... Read More
New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Firms in India's gig economy, known as aggregators and platforms, will have to contribute up to 5% of the wages payable to workers as contribution towards a National Social Securi... Read More
New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The Union government's Pragati platform, a digital governance system headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has quickened the pace of execution of critical infrastructure project... Read More
New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon appoint "Suvidha providers" to act as a guide to subscribers and help them access benefits, such as cash withdrawals, ... Read More
New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- India has formulated its own standard for bomb disposal systems, aimed at helping security forces respond to emerging security threats and operational challenges, a top official ... Read More
New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance in a move aimed at boosting capital inflows and expanding one of the world's... Read More
New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- States have begun cracking down on corruption and poor workmanship in setting up drinking water facilities under the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission, imposing penalties worth over Rs... Read More