EPFO Circular To Fix Higher Pension On Pro-Rata Basis Questioned In Kerala High Court: EPF Pension

The Kerala High Court in the case VR Balu v. Union of India and ors. observed wherein the retired employee of the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation has moved the High Court challenging a circular of the Employees Provident Fund Organization, implementing pro-rata, in proportion system for higher pensions for those retiring from September 1, 2014.

DELHI HIGH COURT: ARTICLE 21 DOES NOT CONFER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT ON ANY CHILD OF CHOICE

The Delhi High Court in the case Jiya Through Her Next Friend And Natural Mother Ms. Sushma v. Maharaja Agrasen Model School And Anr. observed that Article 21A of the Constitution of India is only for free and compulsory education till the age of fourteen and does not confer on any child a constitutional right to be educated in a particular school of his or her choice.

IMD forecasts clear skies; Weekend temperatures to dip slightly in Mumbai

Mumbai woke up to partially cloudy skies and a faint haze on Friday morning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted gradual clearing of skies later in the day, encompassing both Mumbai and its suburbs.

Athawale meets Fadnavis, complains about RPI(A) not being given a single LS seat

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and complained about his party being ignored in seat sharing talks for the Lok Sabha polls.

CBI clean chit over Air India-Indian Airlines merger: BJP must apologise to ex-PM, says Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday asked the BJP to apologise to former prime minister Manmohan Singh after the CBI filed a closure report in its Air India-Indian Airlines merger case.

Confrontation mars meeting of Maratha community members

A confrontation broke out between some members of the Maratha community during a meeting organised here to decide candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra, police said.

'Khichdi scam: ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena (UBT) LS candidate for questioning

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha candidate Amol Kirtikar for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in distribution of ‘khichdi’ to migrants during the COVID-19 period, official sources said Friday.

CM SHINDE'S SHIV SENA RELEASES FIRST LIST OF 8 CANDIDATES FOR LOK SABHA ELECTIONS

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Thursday released its first list of eight candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the state. Shiv Sena is part of the NDA, along with Ajit Pawar's NCP. There are 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

Bunker demand soars in Sri Lankan ports amid Indian supply woes

The maritime industry is facing a significant challenge as vessel reroutings to avoid the Red Sea have led to a surge in bunker demand across ports in both India and Sri Lanka.

Japan expands foreign worker visa programme to address driver shortage

The Japanese government took a significant step on Friday to address the nation’s pressing shortage of skilled labor, particularly in the transportation and logistics sectors, by expanding its foreign skilled worker visa program.

PAKISTAN EYES TRADE REBOOT, AWAITS INDIA'S GREEN LIGHT

Resuming business with its larger, fast-growing neighbour clearly makes sense, but Indian companies will require some convincing

Navigating the AI Wave: Up skilling and Reskilling your workforce for the future

The winds of change are blowing through the world of work, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sits at the heart of this transformation.

Apple set to unveil iPad Pro and iPad Air in May ahead of WWDC 2024

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iPad Pro and iPad Air in May. The new launch timeline surfaced after the rumoured March launch turned out to be a false alert.

Meta phases out Facebook news tab amid content scale back

Men Teta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the US and Australia as the platform further deemphasises news and politics. The feature was shut down in the UK, France and Germany last year.

RVNL-Salasar JV secures Rs 60 cr transmission project in Central Africa

A join joint venture of state-owned RVNL and private steel player Salasar Techno Engineering has bagged a transmission project worth around Rs 60 crore in central African nation Rwanda.

Akasa Air launches international operations

Akasa Air started off international operations from Mumbai to the capital of Qatar, Doha, with four non-stop flights a week on Thursday.

BYJU'S SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE RESOLUTION; MIFFED INVESTORS SKIP MEETING

Shareholders of edtech major Think and Learn, owner of Byju's brand, raised no objection to the resolution to increase authorised share capital of the company in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on Friday, company sources said.

Survey reveals 44% unable to secure free seat assignments on booked flights

A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles, a consumer advocacy group, highlights growing frustration among Indian consumers regarding airline practices concerning seat selection.

Centre mandates wheat stock declaration from April 1

The The Centre on Friday mandated that beginning April 1, all traders/ wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors across states and Union Territories have to declare their stock position of wheat on the government portal effective April 1. The current wheat stock limit is expiring on March 31.

Top cities see 15% drop in fresh housing supply

New supply of residential properties fell 15 per cent during January-March across eight major cities at 69,143 units despite high demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

MUMBAI'S BANDRA-WORLI SEA LINK TOLL RATES TO INCREASE BY 18% FROM APRIL 1

Vehicle owners, travelling on Mumbai's iconic Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link will have to shell out more money from 1 April

Foreign investors flood India with Rs 2 trillion equity investment

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) displayed a robust resurgence in their investments in the Indian equity and debt markets during the fiscal year 202324, injecting over Rs 2 lakh crore into Indian equities amidst a backdrop of optimism surrounding the country's strong economic fundamentals.

Huawei profits surge over 100%, Cloud business drives strongest growth since 2019

Chinese technology giant Huawei Technologies reported a significant surge in its profit for the year 2023, with its net profit more than doubling despite facing challenges posed by US sanctions.

TCS upskills over 350,000 employees in generative AI

Tata Consultancy Serest IT services company, has announced a significant milestone in its AI training initiative, revealing that it has successfully trained 3.5 lakh employees in generative AI skills.

GeM crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in gross merchandise value, states fuel growth

Government e Marketplace has achieved Rs 4 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) in FY24, doubling its GMV clocked at the end of the previous fiscal year 2022-23.

PM MODI HIGHLIGHTS AI RISKS, STRESSES TECH'S ROLE IN KEY SECTORS IN TALKS WITH BILL GATES

Modi showcases India's AI innovations, from G20 Summit to speech translation, humorously integrating AI into daily life while advocating its responsible use.

ICICI Securities Delisting Approved For Merger With ICICI Bank

ICICI Securities of India has received shareholder approval to delist its stock, as announced early Thursday.

Fare hike for shared cabs on MumbaiPune, Nashik, and Shirdi routes

Transport department officials have announced an increase in the fare for shared taxi services plying between Mumbai and Nashik, Shirdi, and Pune.

"Rite Water: The Social Enterprise Quenching Thirst with Technology and Purpose"

Rite Water Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise that stands at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and societal impact.

Mumbai hospitals scramble as staff, doctors, nurses face Lok Sabha election duties

The issuance of Lok Sabha election duty notices to over 1,000 medical staff has sparked concerns among Mumbai’s civic hospital authorities, exacerbating existing staff shortages in these crucial healthcare facilities.