Labour reform: New codes to lift consumption by Rs 75,000 crore; SBI sees sharper formalisation ahead

New labour codes, effective November 21, are projected to inject Rs 75,000 crore into consumption and boost the formal workforce by 15%. Social security coverage is expected to reach 85% within three years, potentially reducing unemployment by 1.3%. This reform aims to create a protected and productive labour market for both workers and businesses.

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Kerala University turns battleground: SFI workers storm campus, protest against ‘saffronisation’; accuse VCs of bias, Sangh links

SFI activists protested at Kerala universities, alleging attempts to “saffronise” institutions under Sangh Parivar influence. Demonstrations led to clashes with police, including water cannon use and building breaches. The SFI demands the resignation of Vice-Chancellors, accusing them of ideological alignment, amid a power struggle between the Raj Bhavan and the state government.

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Fans believe Julia Louis-Dreyfus confirmed her appearance in film, after Jimmy Kimmel’s THIS question

Julia Louis-Dreyfus seemingly confirmed her involvement in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ during an appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’. Despite her attempts to avoid spoilers, host Jimmy Kimmel cleverly tricked her into a slip-up. When asked about meeting TikTok sensation The Rizzler during future ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ press, she responded, “I suppose so!” This gaffe has fans eagerly anticipating…

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Minor cousins drown while bathing in Barhi

In a tragic incident in Hazaribag, cousins Kush Kumar, aged seven, and Suryansh Kumar, aged five, drowned in a pond while bathing. The young boys, residents of Singpur Oriya village, had gone to the ‘dobha’ when the accident occurred. Local villagers heard their cries and rushed to help, but unfortunately, they were too late to…

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