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Noida Protest: Uttar Pradesh govt hikes minimum wages across categories after Noida protests; revised rates effective from April 1 | Noida News

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has increased minimum wages across all worker categories following the recent unrest in Noida, with the revised rates implemented retrospectively from April 1, officials said on Tuesday.Gautam Buddh Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam said the hike was approved by a high-powered committee. She added, “The decision was approved by CM…

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Former Halo art director accuses Microsoft of harassment; says in a LinkedIn post: Under Revised Code of Washington, I allege …

A former Halo art director has publicly accused Microsoft of harassment and retaliation, alleging that the senior representatives at Halo Studios engaged in unethical and unlawful practices between 2024 and 2025. In a detailed and lengthy LinkedIn post, the ex-employ named Glenn Israel cited the Revised Code of Washington (RWC) Title 49, Chapter 33, Section…

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Vedanta tells Supreme Court its revised Jaypee bid tops Adani offer

Mining billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Ltd has told the Supreme Court that its tweaked bid for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd was rejected despite being better than Adani Group’s offer.In its petition challenging the lenders’ decision to accept Adani’s takeover offer, Vedanta contended that its addendum bid is about Rs 3,400 crore higher in gross…

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Himachal Pradesh New Toll Rates: Entry into Himachal Pradesh to get costlier from April 1 with revised toll rates; check entry points and new charges |

Visitors planning a road trip to Himachal Pradesh this summer will need to budget a little extra. Starting April 1, the state’s amended toll policy for the fiscal year 2026–27 will come into effect, significantly increasing entry-point toll charges for vehicles registered outside Himachal. Under the revised structure, the hike in toll fees ranges between…

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Revised CAFE-3 draft tightens norms, may hit small car makers | India News

NEW DELHI: Manufacturers of small cars may face greater regulatory challenges if the revised draft of CAFE-3, which proposes to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, is implemented. The latest proposed modifications will support bigger vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid electric ones, people involved in the deliberations have said.With the Corporate Average Fuel…

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Ramadan 2026 working hours in the UAE: Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi announces revised timings from Feb 19

Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. Among…

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The 2027 H-1B season: Revised strategies for sponsoring employers and implications for aspirants

AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) For thousands of Indian professionals and the companies that seek to hire them, the upcoming H-1B season for fiscal (FY) 2027, may prove to be the most uncertain in the program’s history, where higher wages improve selection odds, a $100,000 entry fee deters overseas hiring, and US consulates…

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Budget 2026: Kolkata realtors seek tax relief, revised affordable housing cap; eye demand revival

Real estate developers in Kolkata have urged the Centre to use the Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies to reflect rising land and construction costs, calling for higher tax benefits for homebuyers and a long-pending revision of the affordable housing definition to revive demand, especially in the mid-income segment, PTI reported.With the Budget set to…

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