Dhankhar resigns: What happens when VP steps down mid-term

With Jagdeep Dhankhar quitting as the vice president, the election to appoint his successor will have to be held "as soon as possible". IMAGE: Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation has taken both......

Will You Get Such An Increment This Year?

The revised salaries of MPs are significantly lower than the salaries drawn by top bureaucrats in the country. IMAGE: MPs in the Lok Sabha on the final day of the current Budget session, April 4,......

BJP issues three-line whip to MPs to be present in Parl on Friday

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday issued a three-line whip to all of its Lok Sabha MPs asking them to be present in the House for the passing of the Union Budget 2025-26. IMAGE: Proceedings of......

Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Pakistan's newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the......

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

'Experts and stakeholders have raised concern over the refund provision in the draft Bill. That was a drafting error, which will be rectified,' a government official said. Illustration: Dominic......

Qcom industry may add 150,000 gig workers in 2025

Quick commerce (qcom) industry is poised to lead gig workforce hiring in 2025, propelled by a surge in demand for faster deliveries, expansion by existing players, entry of new competitors, and......

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

A remarkable story which helped transform a bureaucratic organisation to a customer centric organisation. This experience may inspire several government/private organisations to modify or adopt......

In 75th year of Independence, govt may shut down British India Corp

Once the iconic red-brick building of British India Corporation (BICL), which manufactured the popular “Lal-Imli” brand of woollen products, made Cawnpore (now Kanpur) the Manchester of......

IOA ends feud over CEO; sets up anti-doping panel

IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha. Photograph: ANI Photo Ending a lengthy feud, the Indian Olympic Association's Executive Council on Thursday ratified the appointment of CEO......

Spanish court slaps ex-soccer coach with fine over kiss

IMAGE: Luis Rubiales leaves the court. Photograph: Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Spain's High Court has found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing......