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The European Union sought to ease tensions with Turkey after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen named the country alongside Russia and China, creating the impression that the NATO partner was seen as a potential threat.

Earlier, DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had announced the candidature of his son Vinod Gandhi in the Ranipet Assembly constituency

Voters said that desilting and deepening of waterbodies, especially irrigation tanks in Assembly constituency by Water Resources Department and DRDA, has been a long-standing demand of residents in the region

G. Viswanathan, founder and Chancellor, VIT, and Sankar Viswanathan, vice-president, VIT, were present

The move comes amid fertiliser shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, which has disrupted supply chains.

Government of India press release: Vice President addresses 10th Convocation Ceremony of Central University of Karnataka

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As Amazon Web Services (AWS) complete 20 years, Sandeep Dutta, President of India & South Asia, AWS, highlighted the importance of building for India and the world, from India

Justice Yashwant Varma’s resignation raises questions over the fate of the statutory inquiry against him. The Constitution asks Parliament to enact a law regulating the investigation of allegations against a judge and an address for seeking removal. The key issue is whether the inquiry’s survival can hinge on the judge’s continued tenure

Police said that according the complaint, the accused, a resident of Jharkhand, allegedly sexually assaulted after giving her a drink laced with substances.

India Water Week to be held in Sept, to focus on climate-resilient water management

The deceased has been identified as Saurabh Kumar, the son of Mahesh Yadav, a resident of Amas in the Gaya district.

Is it time to retire the ‘demographic dividend' from India's national narrative? Recent labour protests have put a spotlight on wage stagnation amid rising prices, but this could be a sign of worse to come if we can’t achieve less inequitable growth.

Police register case after toddler accidentally falls into pool at residential complex

The controversy stems from Kharge's speech during the last day of the election campaign in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, where he criticized the AIADMK for aligning with the BJP while making sharp remarks against PM Modi

Thick plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from the factory premises as firefighters battled the flames.

Mr. Brittas sought the release of “over a thousand workers and others” reportedly detained after protests over wage hikes and working conditions

The video, that captures a candid moment between Modi, the Samsung Chairman and the Korean President is in focus because of the phone used: a Galaxy Z Flip7.

The labour protests seen in Uttar Pradesh demanding higher wages are an early indication of economic stress morphing into social tension. But policymakers are not without options. We need centre-state coordination and a close study of labour market dynamics

8 August 2025

King marks the second collaboration between SRK and Siddharth Anand following the success of Pathaan.

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Residents of the Ponneri Assembly constituency in Tiruvallur district raise concerns over limited employment opportunities, inadequate transport facilities, and lack of visible benefits from large industries and power plants operating in the region. Locals also reiterate demands for better bus services, improved suburban rail connectivity, and consideration of Ponneri as a separate district.

Ms. Sharma, appointed for two years in January 2025, resigned on March 5 citing operational and structural constraints; the government order was issued on Tuesday

The accused, identified as Nagaraj, a resident of Raichur, was intercepted on Monday evening while travelling on a TVS two-wheeler from Irched village in Telangana towards Raichur via Arsikere

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Justice Yashwant Varma’s resignation raises questions over the fate of the statutory inquiry against him. The Constitution asks Parliament to enact a law regulating the investigation of allegations against a judge and an address for seeking removal. The key issue is whether the inquiry’s survival can hinge on the judge’s continued tenure

He appeals to Baramati residents to vote for Sunetra Pawar as a tribute to Ajit Pawar

The rain, after a long spell of oppressive heat and humidity, brings much-needed relief to people, especially in cities like Thiruvananthapuram, where the majority of the weather stations recorded rainfall

U.S. President expressed surprise that the nation needs assistance, but made clear he was open to the prospect of making the move to help meet his ally's concerns

In four days, Thiruvambadi was expected to light up the Thrissur sky, but disaster struck Kerala's cultural capital when the fireworks storage depot caught fire on Tuesday, killing 12 and injuring at least two dozen.

The mishap occurred in a shed where crackers were being prepared on behalf of a temple devaswom ahead of the upcoming Thrissur Pooram, which falls on April 26.

A customer desirous of opting for e-mandate facility for routine expenses such as OTT subscriptions, utility bills, EMIs, and memberships has to undertake a one-time registration process.

G Parameshwara had reportedly placed a friendly wager of Rs 500 with the district deputy commissioner.

The board will survey and geo-tag all private sewage treatment plants operating in residential colonies, industries, and government establishments within its jurisdiction.

Officials said 71 inspections were carried out, during which 91 samples were collected from various districts for laboratory analysis.

How does the new wage structure balance worker welfare and industrial stability?

The woman, identified as Payel Nath, reportedly slipped and fell into the drain before going missing, causing panic among local residents.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung landed in Delhi on Sunday along with his wife Kim Hea-kyung.

Suresh Selvarajan, who previously worked on Animal and Om Shanti Om, serves as production designer, while music will be composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.

After a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the South Korean President will visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

Government of India press release: PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT ODISHA TOMORROW

Government of India press release: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Republic of Korea to India

The nephew, a resident of Hassan, was visiting his uncle’s place for the summer holidays

AWS shared that SHI India has provisioned offerings such as Amazon SageMaker

Recalling the incident, Prince shared how a simple childhood moment turned into a life-threatening ordeal.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to address civil servants on Tuesday

The CBI FIR identifies the private executive as Bharat Mathur, a senior vice-president at Reliance Industries Ltd and associated with Asteria Aerospace Ltd.

Unrest in Noida was a wake-up call. Industrial workers have not only seen their real wages stagnate for about a decade, but have been left largely helpless against the force of inflation. Here’s what could be done to address an unjust and risky imbalance.

Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the Union government, Shobha Karandlaje recently wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting the establishment of a bench of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) in Bengaluru.In her letter dated April 17, Karandlaje noted that parties aggrieved by orders of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Bengaluru are presently required to approach the DRAT located in Chennai. Karandlaje flagged the

20 Apr 2026

Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.

First full budget of NDA III government with focus on employment and skilling (Rs 2 lakh crore for 5 schemes), new income tax regime slabs, abolition of angel tax, and Rs 11.11 lakh crore capex allocation for infrastructure.

Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools, covering 18 trades including carpentry, blacksmithing, and pottery. Provides skill training, toolkit incentives, collateral-free credit up to Rs 3 lakh, and digital payment incentives.

Consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. Aimed to simplify compliance, extend social security, and improve ease of doing business.

Micro-credit scheme providing affordable working capital loans (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 in three tranches) to street vendors affected by COVID-19. Includes digital payment incentives and cashback rewards.

Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.

Provides micro-finance loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises through three categories: Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishore (up to Rs 5 lakh), and Tarun (up to Rs 10 lakh).

Defines and prohibits sexual harassment at the workplace and establishes Internal Complaints Committees and Local Complaints Committees for redressal. Applies to both organised and unorganised sectors.

Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.

Aimed to increase manufacturing sector's share of GDP from 16% to 25% by 2022 and create 100 million additional jobs. Proposed National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) with simplified regulations.

Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.

Provided social security framework for unorganised sector workers covering life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, and old age protection. Established National and State Social Security Boards.

Guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. The world's largest work guarantee programme, covering over 700 districts.

Guaranteed 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. The world's largest public works programme, providing a social safety net to millions. Later renamed MGNREGA.