New Delhi: SC agreed and suggested to states to take legislative measures to protect domestic helps from exploitation, but refused to issue a direction for the adoption of minimum wages, apprehending that it would make families wary of taking their services because of the fear of being dragged to court by workers’ unions, reports Dhananjay…
Microsoft led a pullback on Wall Street on Thursday, with US stocks retreating from record levels after the tech heavyweight logged its steepest single-day fall in years, weighing on broader market sentiment. While gold prices also reversed sharply after a blistering run, reflecting a broader cooling of risk appetite across global markets.Microsoft sank 12.3% despite…
How H-1B freeze in the US could harm the higher education system in the country. American universities have long been global leaders in research and innovation, largely because they attract faculty and researchers from around the world. However, recent moves to restrict or freeze H-1B visa hiring are raising concerns that the United States may…
You must have heard the term “carpet area” many times in India’s real estate market. It has gained significant popularity after the establishment of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). Before the act, there was no one legal definition of carpet area and builders used to calculate differently. The RERA Act, provided a…
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub plays a shot during the first T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Australia, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) LAHORE: All-rounder Saim Ayub starred in Pakistan’s spin-assisted 22-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday.Ayub top-scored in Pakistan’s 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that…
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has told Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez that the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela. He said Americans will soon be able to travel to the country.Trump said he has instructed US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and US military leaders to open the airspace…
NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy on Thursday raised his concern on excessive regulatory burdens that impede the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and slow down industrial growth.“MSMEs-related reforms need to cut across multiple departments and levels of government — Centre, state, and local bodies,” Murthy said, and added…
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (Photo-AP) India should “think less” about tariffs and focus more on opportunities to expand trade, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the global trade outlook.Interacting with media during a visit to the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in…
Harvard College has introduced a new, centralised system for summer funding and programme applications, a move that aims to bring order and equity to a process that students have long described as fragmented. According to The Harvard Crimson, the change is being implemented through the newly created Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO).Until last year, Harvard-sponsored…
Did you know that some pet dog breeds aren’t just adorable, but they’re luxurious too? They are so expensive that only few people can afford them, making them no less than royalty. From rare sighthounds to majestic guardians, these pups command up to $12,000 due to various factors like– their ancient lineages, scarcity, and sky-high…