New labor codes: Will your job be more secure or more precarious?

India has ushered in a new labour era, consolidating 29 laws into four codes. This aims for simplified compliance for employers and expanded protections for workers, including universal minimum wages and broader social security. While offering flexibility to businesses, the reforms also introduce new rights for gig workers and enhanced safety norms, though effective implementation…

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The Leon Mendonca story: From father leaving job for chess to battling illness in Wijk aan Zee, now World Cup reserve

From sibling rivalry in Goa to becoming the state’s second Grandmaster, 19-year-old Leon Luke Mendonca’s journey has been shaped by family sacrifice and resilience. After illness marred his Tata Steel Masters debut, the teenager rebounded with consistent performances to earn a World Cup reserve spot in Goa, underlining his persistence in chasing the next level…

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Fugitive Aman Pandey, who escaped from Deoria jail in 2022, nabbed in Surat: Uttar Pradesh STF tracks him down; used false identity to evade arrest

Aman Pandey, who escaped from Deoria district jail in December 2022 while facing rape and kidnapping charges, was apprehended in Surat, Gujarat, by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force. Pandey exploited a visitor mix-up to walk out of the jail unnoticed. He had been evading authorities, moving between multiple cities before settling in Surat under…

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Two Tests, too short: Temba Bavuma hopes for longer series against India

South African captain Temba Bavuma expressed disappointment over playing short Test series against India, a sentiment echoed by stand-in Indian captain Rishabh Pant. Both acknowledged the increased pressure in two-Test contests. This trend, potentially driven by commercial viability concerns beyond major rivalries, leaves players frustrated, hoping for longer series in the future.

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