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The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to examine allegations that private verification...
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a change in maternity leave rules for women state government ...
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major change in its maternity leave policy, allowing women...
The Central Government is preparing a comprehensive review of human resource (HR) practices across Public Sector Banks (PSBs) as part of its broader efforts to modernize banking operations and improve workplace conditions for employees. The proposed overhaul is expected to focus on enhancing transparency in HR processes, strengthening accountability, improving employee engagement, and creating a […]
A 48-year-old software professional employed with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) died by suicide at his residence in the Pimpri-Chinchwad region of Pune. Following the recovery of a suicide note, the Bhosari police registered a formal First Information Report (FIR). This document charges three individuals with abetment to suicide. Among those booked are two female TCS […]
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has extended its deadline for stakeholders to submit recommendations and representations to June 15, 2026. This marks the third extension granted by the panel, allowing additional time for employee associations, staff unions, and pensioner groups to finalize their data via the official portal (8cpc.gov.in). The delays are pushing the […]
A detailed investigation into the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik case has uncovered an engineered campaign of psychological manipulation, sexual exploitation, and forced religious conversion. According to the 1,500-page charge sheet filed by the Nashik Police Special Investigation Team (SIT), a 23-year-old female employee was systematically coerced into watching videos of Pakistani Islamic clerics as […]
India’s four new Labour Codes i.e the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 consolidate over 29 central labour statutes into a rationalised framework and came into effect on 21st November, 2025. While the central rules have […]
In a major escalation of its global trade offensive, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed sweeping new tariffs due to forced labor targeting 60 economies. The administration is leveraging forced labor concerns to rebuild its aggressive import-tax agenda following significant domestic legal setbacks. The Two-Tiered Penalty Framework for Forced Labor […]
As taxpayers navigate the financial landscapes for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 (corresponding to Financial Year 2025-26), understanding the tax implications on retirement benefits like leave encashment remains paramount. Among these benefits, leave encashment—the compensation received by an employee for unutilized paid leaves—holds specific legal exemptions under Section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act. The tax […]
In a major push toward administrative modernization and workplace discipline, the Tamil Nadu government has launched a mandatory biometric and facial recognition attendance system (FRAS) for its Human Resources Management Department. Effective June 1, 2026, the directive requires all officers and employees at the State Secretariat to log their daily attendance through advanced digital verification. […]
The Central Government is actively considering a flexible “pension choice” mechanism for its workforce under 8th Pay Commission. Driven by ongoing 8th Pay Commission consultations, employee unions and government representatives are discussing a framework that allows workers to choose the retirement path that best suits their financial needs. Currently, the 8th Pay Commission is in […]
