Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday said the Aam Aadmi Party “is trying to divert people’s attention from real issues by constantly creating new narratives, but under the leadership of PM Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party will not allow this to happen”. Promising to clear arrears, Jakhar told the media here that more than 3 lakh employees and 4 lakh pensioners in Punjab are awaiting their dearness allowance instalments and arrears.He said the High Cour…
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Crypto exchange Coinbase on Tuesday said it is laying off 14 per cent of its staff as artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way people work, to be lean, fast, and AI-native.All impacted team members will receive an email to their personal account with more information, “and an invitation to meet with an HRBP and a senior leader in your organization”, said the company.“Coinbase system access has been removed today. I know this feels sudden and harsh, but it is…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Renault Group India on Thursday said it has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to seek approval for a proposed restructuring of its India operations.The Duster-maker said in an official statement the plan aims to streamline its operating structure by separating powertrain manufacturing into a dedicated entity, while integrating vehicle manufacturing and sales under a single framework.The company said the move is intended to align with the distinct oper…
Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Taking another significant step towards resolving long-pending issues of the government employees in Telangana, the state government has released Rs 1,000 crore towards pending dues. Acting on the directions of the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the funds were released on Wednesday. Principal Secretary of the Finance Department, Sandeep Kumar Sultania, issued the orders for the release. With this, the Deputy CM has fulfilled the as…
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the State government has approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state employees and pensioners. With this revision, the Dearness Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission has been increased from 58 per cent to 60 per cent, effective from January 1, 2026.The decision is expected to benefit approximately 7.02 lakh employees and 5.44 lakh pensioners across the st…
Bhopal, April 16 (IANS) In a significant relief measure, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees drawing salaries under the 6th Pay Commission scale. The DA has been revised upward from 252 per cent to 257 per cent, providing much-needed financial support amid rising living costs. The hike, which aligns the state’s older pay scale employees with revised rates, will be effective retrospectively from July 1, 2025. Howev…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A regular weekday morning turned into a moment of shock for thousands of employees at Oracle Corporation, as reports of large-scale layoffs surfaced.According to multiple reports, employees across teams began receiving termination emails as early as 6 AM.What started as a normal workday quickly turned into confusion and uncertainty, with many workers trying to understand the sudden decision while the news spread rapidly online.Reports suggest that the company may have l…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) A series of major financial and regulatory changes will come into effect across India from April 1, marking the start of the new financial year and bringing significant impact on taxpayers, employees and daily commuters.Among the most notable developments is the rollout of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the decades-old Income Tax Act 1961.The new law aims to simplify the tax framework by introducing clearer language and removing complex terminology.One k…
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) In a move aimed at ensuring maximum voter participation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission on Thursday directed all private establishments, including companies and factories, to grant paid leave to employees on polling day. The Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are scheduled to be held on April 23, with the counting of votes set for May 4. As part of preparations to facilitate smooth and inclusive polling, the Commission has made it cle…
Shimla, March 18 (IANS) To maintain decorum and modesty at the workplace, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh has issued fresh instructions to its employees regarding office attire and social media conduct, banning jeans and T-shirts.Employees have also been restrained from commenting on government policies through social media platforms.As per the guidelines, all government employees are required to wear formal, clean and modest clothing in sober colours. Casual or party wear is strictl…