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The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such as…
Self-employment has emerged as strongest engine of India’s job growth: HSBC Bank Report Self-employment has generated the majority of jobs across India’s economy over the past six years. The numbers jumped from 23.9 crore in FY18 to 35.8 crore in FY24, according to HSBC Bank’s Employment Trends in India report. This growth rate of 7…
Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, became parents to a baby boy this year. And now the couple have officially shared their baby’s nearly a month after welcoming him into the world. The couple, who became parents on October 20, 2025, had first announced his arrival on Instagram with the joyful note: “He’s…
For most people, farting or passing gas, is a source of embarrassment. Yet according to Dr Prashant Desai, a Stanford-trained physician known for his work on gut health, everyday gas may be doing more than making noise. It can be a small but important signal, of how well your digestive system is functioning. Instead of…
France and Ukraine signed a major defence agreement on Monday that could allow Kyiv to buy up to 100 Rafalefighter jets, along with drones, radar systems and new air-defence technology. The deal was signed in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the latter’s visit to France. Macron said that…
US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a sigh of relief to American consumers with the announcement of cutting tariffs on a range of products such as beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities. This comes as a major shift in his trade policy as the White House moves to address rising costs for US…
Cats are masters of sleep. They rotate between warm windowsills, cosy blankets, cardboard boxes and favourite hidden corners. Yet despite having countless napping options, many cats consistently choose one particular place: a person. Whether a cat curls up on someone’s chest, stretches across a lap or settles on a pillow, this behaviour is far more…
Large public issues, usually known for testing investor appetite, have emerged as the standout theme of India’s 2025 primary market. Contrary to earlier cycles where big IPOs struggled to draw heavy bids, this year has seen large issues attract some of their strongest-ever subscriptions, supported by abundant institutional liquidity and sharper investor selectivity.According to an…
Jupiter is the planet of expansion, wisdom and wealth. The planet went retrograde on 11th November till 11 March 2026. This is the time when we need to pause , reflect and carefully plan our current situation, especially during this phase. There is no need to rush as wrong decisions or wasted efforts can be…
In a move set to ease taxpayer grievances and streamline refund corrections, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorised the Commissioner of Income Tax (CPC), Bengaluru, to directly rectify mistakes in assessment orders under Section 154 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.The notification, issued on October 27, 2025 (No. 155/2025), gives the Bengaluru-based Centralised…
