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Manager of a US based company cancels approved Ganesh Chaturthi leave, employee's left fuming

An employee at an MNC has criticised management after a senior manager asked workers to remain available for possible support during Ganesh Chaturthi despite their leave being approved more than a month earlier. The employee said festival holidays were unavailable and leave had to be planned in advance. Social media users questioned the company’s staffing and leave-management practices.

Board AGM: BCCI office-bearers 'authorized' to take call on Ajit Agarkar's future

BCCI office-bearers will decide Ajit Agarkar's future as chairman of selectors. His current contract is set to conclude early next month. The board also plans to fill all five junior selection committee positions. The Mumbai Cricket Association requested more prominent matches for their venue. These decisions were made during the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting.

India signed FTAs with the EU and UK. Is that a problem for the WTO? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala answers

CGHS workers’ case puts spotlight on government’s use of contractors

267 workers tell SC that changing contractors cannot sever employer-employee relationship with CGHS

Delhi honey trap case: Gurgaon MNC employee lured through online app, kidnapped and assaulted; Rs 70 lakh demanded, 6 arrested

In a shocking incident, a Gurgaon employee was reportedly lured into a honey trap and subsequently kidnapped by a couple in Delhi. The victim, Pawandeep Joshi, endured assault and was extorted for Rs 70 lakh. Thanks to diligent police tracking across states, he was finally rescued in Mathura. Authorities arrested six individuals involved, including the alleged husband-wife perpetrators, recovering Joshi's vehicle, cards, and jewelry during the operation.

'What have you SHIPPED in the last 90 days?' | Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India

EU opens door to ‘associate membership’ for Canada, but the concept does not yet exist

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada. This offer aims to forge a new partnership between the EU and Canada. While the concept is undefined, it signals a shift in international alliances. Canada welcomed the idea, focusing on concrete substance and mutual benefits. This development has drawn attention and potential trade responses from the United States.

Could mystery Shanghai vessel be a mothership for China’s underwater drones?

An unusual vessel taking shape at a Shanghai shipyard has been assessed as a possible mothership for China’s large uncrewed submarines – a capability that, if confirmed, could enable Beijing to operate the drones far from its own coast for sustained periods. Open-source naval analyst H.I. Sutton said satellite imagery of the roughly 200-metre (656-foot) hull at Hudong-Zhonghua showed a large internal hangar and an opening at the stern that appeared designed to launch and recover...

Rediff.com's IPO plans may get a fresh UPI tailwind as new MDR regime kicks in

Rediff.com's upcoming initial public offering (IPO) may find additional monetisation avenues as a result of the government's decision to levy a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% on select high-value UPI merchant transactions, market analysts said after the new regime was announced on Tuesday.

Noel Tata tables ₹25,000 cr SP Group share monetisation plan for Tata Sons

SP Group owns 18% in Tata Sons and is looking at various ways to raise liquidity to repay debt

Asian Games shocker: North Korean anthem played for South Korea

Asian Games organizers mistakenly played the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean hockey team. South Korean officials expressed anger over this latest mishap before the opening ceremony. The team was left bemused as the wrong song played before their match. Organizers later apologized for the significant blunder and played the correct anthem. This incident adds to pre-Games complaints about accommodation and airport delays.

Kanpur doctor leaves hospital, his driver picks up stethoscope; starts prescribing medicines to patients

A viral video from Kanpur's Kanshiram Hospital allegedly showed a doctor's driver sitting in the OPD and prescribing medicines to patients while the emergency medical officer was away at a court hearing. The hospital CMS sought an explanation from the doctor and warned of action and an FIR if outsiders are again found prescribing medicines.