11.6k cr pay day at PSU insurers, RBI

MUMBAI: Employees of public sector general insurers, RBI and Nabard will receive a collective Rs 11,640-crore payout after the Centre approved a retrospective wage, pension reset covering serving and select former staff.State-owned general insurers take the bulk: Rs 8,170 crore, followed by RBI at Rs 2,697 crore and Nabard at around Rs 773 crore, factoring…

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Harvard-backed faculty lawsuit wins on free speech, but protections for international students and scholars remain limited

Harvard-backed faculty lawsuit wins on free speech A US federal court has refused to extend nationwide speech protections for noncitizens, even after a Harvard-linked faculty group won a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of using immigration policy to silence critics. Instead, the court has granted limited relief that applies only to specific members of academic…

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India-EU trade deal in 4 days: Textile minister

NEW DELHI: Textile minister Giriraj Singh Friday indicated that India and EU will announce a trade deal in the next four days and urged industry to diversify so that garment exports grow. Drawing comfort from trade numbers, he said: “Many believed that Indian exports will fall due to the tariff war. Industry was worried… Despite…

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Why a recruiting veteran says applying online in 2026 no longer works for most job seekers

How AI and automated submissions are changing online job applications for US job seekers. (Photo: Freepik) The job market in 2026 has become increasingly challenging, with online applications no longer guaranteeing interviews or responses, according to recruiting veteran J.T. O’Donnell. “Applying online, if I’m being really honest, has to be one of the most degrading…

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