In big push, Centre increases minimum wage for workers – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday, in a significant decision to support workers, increased the minimum wage rates through the revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The revised wage rates will benefit workers engaged in various sectors within central sphere establishments, including building construction, loading and unloading, watch and ward, sweeping, cleaning, housekeeping, mining,…

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‘No decision taken … ‘: Congress, Himachal govt firefight after minister Vikramaditya Singh announces ‘UP-like’ diktat for shops, street vendors | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress, which had vehemently opposed the “display nameplate” diktat for eateries on the route of Kanwar Yatra by BJP-led Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments, finds itself in an embarrassing situation with party’s minister in Himachal Pradesh Vikramaditya Singh announcing a similar proposal for the state. Vikramaditya Singh, who is the state public…

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‘Who decides that £175 is fair’: Concerns raised over soaring ticket prices for England vs India Test at Lord’s | – Times of India

(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former English cricketer and commentator David Lloyd expressed his concerns about the future of Test cricket, as ticket prices for the upcoming third Test between England and India at Lord’s next July have skyrocketed.The cost of tickets has increased, reaching an astonishing £175 (Rs 19,557). Even the most…

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World Record! Sri Lanka sensation Kamindu Mendis becomes first-ever batsman to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Kamindu Mendis (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka sensation Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first-ever batsman to score fifty or more in eight consecutive Test matches. The stylish left-hander achieved this remarkable feat during Sri Lanka’s second Test match against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.Coming…

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‘Arvind Kejriwal have crossed all limits of shamelessness’: Swati Maliwal slams AAP chief for calling her assault case against Bibhav ‘false’ | India News – Times of India

Swati Maliwal and Arvind Kejriwal NEW DELHI: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday slammed party chief Arvind Kejriwal for calling her assault case against Bibhav Kumar “false” and asked that if the party can’t stand for his female MP, how will he take a stand for the women of Delhi?Maliwal also said that…

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NEET UG paper leak case: CBI refuses to disclose information citing RTI exemption, here’s why this defence misses the mark on transparency – Times of India

CBI rejects RTI application on NEET UG Paper Leak Case NEW DELHI: In a recent development in the NEET UG 2024 paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a second charge sheet before the Patna Special Court for CBI cases, implicating six individuals in connection with the theft of the National…

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Bilkis Bano convicts’ case: SC refuses to review its ‘extreme observations’ against Gujarat government | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Gujarat government‘s plea seeking a review of its January 8 verdict in Bilkis Bano convicts’ case over certain observations made against the state. The Gujarat government in February had filed a petition requesting a review of Supreme Court’s January 8 judgment that overturned the remission granted…

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