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Union Cabinet approves Rs 2,028 cr bonus for 1.17 million Railway staff

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 2,028 crore performance-linked bonus for 1.17 million Railway employees, but unions push back, calling for an update to align with modern pay structures

Amazon, Target announce big hiring, but retailers cut back on holiday jobs

As retailers gear up for the holiday shopping season, hiring plans vary, with some scaling back on seasonal staff amid economic uncertainty, while others maintain strong hiring goals

ED office or mortgaged asset? Legal battle over Rs 120 cr Rajokri property

The property is currently at the centre of a legal dispute with Union Bank of India, challenging its confiscation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

WHO approves Abbott's Mpox test for emergency use in outbreak zones

Cases of the clade Ib strain of the virus have been confirmed in Sweden, Thailand, and India, outside of Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring nations

'Have lawyers lost all sense?': CJI Chandrachud reprimands lawyer in SC

CJI DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer in the Supreme Court who sought to verify the specifics of an order with the court master

Motor Vehicle Act overhaul: Commercial bikes, 12-mth deadline for MACT case

The Ministry of Road Transport proposes a 12-month deadline for MACT cases and legal clarity for bike-based ride-hailing services, among 67 amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act

Delhi Police hits 'high' notes: Cocaine meant for concerts seized, 4 held

In a record drug bust, the Delhi Police seized Rs 6,500 crore worth of cocaine meant for distribution at upcoming concerts, arresting four key cartel members linked to Dubai-based network

BPCL and Mumbai Port Authority to launch India's first green fuel ecosystem

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has signed an MoU with Mumbai Port Authority to develop India's first green fuel ecosystem, enhancing sustainable energy solutions at the port

Brace for a bitter chill: IMD warns harsh winter for north Indian states

IMD has predicted a severe cold wave for northern states of India as La Nina conditions develop, anticipating colder-than-normal temperatures in the coming months

OpenAI secures $6.6 bn funding, emerges as one of world's most valued firms

OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion from key investors like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Thrive Capital. Tech giant Apple didn't participate in this round

KKR & Co, Stonepeak, and Macquarie eye Ascend Telecom after ATC Asset loss

KKR & Co, Stonepeak Partners, and Macquarie Capital are in talks with bankers for a potential investment in Ascend Telecom after missing out on American Tower Corporation's India assets

UP Police files chargesheet in Hathras stampede case; Surajpal not included

Hathras stampede: Copies of the chargesheet will be provided to the accused on October 4, the next scheduled hearing date in the case, as filed in the court of the Hathras chief judicial magistrate

Bangladesh's interim govt recalls envoys from five nations, including India

Bangladesh's interim government has recalled envoys from five countries, including India, the UN, and Australia

Temple, dargah, or gurdwara: SC orders removal of structures harming safety

The Supreme Court said that India is a secular nation, and its orders regarding bulldozer operations and anti-encroachment initiatives will apply to all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs

Ireda sees 303% surge in loan sanctions, reaching Rs 17,860 cr in Apr-Sept

The company experienced a substantial rise in loan disbursements, which increased by 56 per cent to Rs 9,787 crore, up from Rs 6,273 crore in September 2023

Kolkata RG Kar case: Doctors resume 'indefinite strike', list 10 demands

Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors resumed their indefinite 'total cease work' on October 1 and criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation for the slow pace of their inquiry

Tech layoffs 2024: Over 100,000 IT jobs cut in second half of the year

Tech layoffs 2024: Major IT firms such as IBM, Cisco, and Microsoft have laid off over 100,000 employees across the globe in the second half of 2024

Mumbai in concert frenzy: Coldplay drives hotel bookings to new heights

The Fern Residency Turbhe charges Rs 236,943 for a two-night stay during the concert, while the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai costs Rs 135,700 for one night on January 21

'Don't say yeah, yeah, yeah. Say yes': CJI Chandrachud rebukes lawyer in SC

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer in the Supreme Court for using the phrase 'yeah, yeah' in court

CAQM revisits study: Vehicles, dust, industries lead Delhi-NCR pollution

In Delhi, road dust and transportation are the primary sources of PM10 and PM2.5 pollutants, while industrial emissions dominate in the NCR region