Pay hike outlook: India Inc eyes 9% salary growth in 2026; bonuses and skills take centre stage

Indian employees can expect a moderate but steady rise in pay packets in 2026, as companies recalibrate compensation strategies to balance cost pressures, talent retention and productivity in a rapidly evolving workplace, PTI reported citing a survey.Average salaries in India are projected to rise by 9 per cent in 2026, with organisations placing sharper emphasis…

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Oklahoma University under scrutiny as Bible-based essay on gender triggers nationwide free speech debate

Oklahoma University. (Getty Images) An instructor at the University of Oklahoma has been placed on leave after a student received a failing grade on a Bible-based essay discussing gender. The paper argued that belief in multiple genders was “demonic,” prompting a complaint that has sparked nationwide debate over academic freedom, as quoted by the Associated…

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5 luxury interior ideas to borrow from Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat

The terrace design combines wooden furniture, greenery, and calming tones to create a peaceful retreat within the bustling city. Renovated ceiling panelling and coordinated wall finishes further enhance the relaxed yet refined ambience. Integrating nature with comfortable seating is a timeless strategy for turning outdoor zones into meaningful extensions of indoor living. Mannat is more…

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US can’t put conditions on India to buy Russian oil as it affects our sovereignty: Ex-NSA Narayanan | India News

NEW DELHI: Former National Security Adviser and Intelligence Bureau chief M K Narayanan said on Wednesday “our country has every right to buy oil from wherever it is available” and that no country should impose condition on India, and that Pakistan won’t “dare go for another conflict with India” in the immediate future especially after…

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Liberty cannot be kept in limbo: Supreme court fixes timelines for bail and anticipatory bail applications

Liberty cannot be kept in limbo: Supreme court fixes timelines for bail and anticipatory bail applications (AI image) In a landmark ruling on the interplay between anticipatory bail, individual freedom and judicial expediency, the Supreme Court of India, on 12.09.2025, dismissed the criminal appeals challenging the denial of pre-arrest bail, while simultaneously making forthright observations…

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