One important change is that the earlier Contract Labour law has now been subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (AI image) India’s labour market has long relied on people who work through contractors – across factories, offices, logistics hubs, and service roles. Over the years, the legal framework governing contract…
Across the world, cities are confronting a common challenge. As populations grow and development intensifies, urban areas are becoming hotter, noisier and increasingly disconnected from nature. Concrete surfaces absorb heat, biodiversity declines, and green spaces often struggle to keep pace with expansion. In response, an unconventional form of afforestation pioneered in Japan is gaining global…
Image used for representational purposes. Tata Motors is preparing to launch the much-awaited Sierra EV in India. The electric SUV is expected to arrive later this month. Once launched, the Sierra EV will enter the increasingly competitive midsize electric SUV segment, where it is expected to rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti…
Smoke rising in Manama, Jordan. Credit : X/@GlobalOsintNew The United States and Iran exchanged a fresh round of military strikes on Thursday, targeting each other’s strategically important military facilities across the Middle East.In the early hours of Thursday, the US conducted a series of strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems and air defence…
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has warned technology leaders against publicly celebrating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven job cuts. He said that executives like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and others who frame AI as a tool to replace workers should not be surprised if employees, voters, and policymakers push back. Speaking on TBPN recently,…
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with a private firm for 20 enhanced capability Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jammers. Valued at Rs 449 crore, with 75% indigenous content, the deal falls under the Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) category. This marks a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime security and…
Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein (Images/Agencies) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told a US House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the disgraced financier were a ‘grave error in judgment’, as lawmakers reviewed his past association with the convicted sex offender.In a written opening statement released to reporters, Gates said he ‘should never have…
Recruiters don’t have the time to play detective. The moment they open your file, they are looking for a very specific zone of seniority. “Within seconds a hiring manager is trying to figure out if you are the right level for the role.Not too junior, not too senior. If that is not immediately clear from…
NEW DELHI: It began like any other morning for fitness trainer Kapil Redhu.Standing outside his Red Gym in Haryana’s Hansi, Redhu was supervising an outdoor workout session as a group of trainees began their cardio routine on the steps leading to the fitness centre near Fawwara Chowk.Then, in a matter of seconds, the routine morning…
APJ Abdul Kalam, the People’s President, is remembered for his humility and down-to-earth nature. He led India’s missile program and inspired a generation with his vision for a developed India by 2020. Kalam’s passion for mentorship and his unwavering perseverance through setbacks made him an unforgettable leader. His legacy continues to influence students and scientists…