Punjab Teachers Protest, Seek Rs 4 Crore for Deceased Couple
Teacher unions in Punjab held an 'Insaaf rally' demanding Rs 4 crore compensation for a couple who died while traveling for election duty, criticizing poor election management.
Teacher unions in Punjab held an 'Insaaf rally' demanding Rs 4 crore compensation for a couple who died while traveling for election duty, criticizing poor election management.
Teachers in Punjab blocked a national highway demanding Rs 2 crore compensation for a deceased teacher couple. The protest halted traffic for over an hour near Moga.
Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer calls for rationalising customs duty on imported luxury cars to boost market growth and align with global standards.
Interim results for Maharashtra's Teachers Eligibility Test reveal a significant rise in pass percentage, with many experienced teachers clearing the exam on their first attempt.
Secondary grade teachers in Chennai continue their 22-day protest for equal pay. Talks with officials stalled, children joined with placards, and police removed protesters.
Delhi government data reveals women now form 73% of the teaching workforce in schools. The total number of teachers saw a slight increase to 1,61,958 in 2024-25.
Returning officers in Pune's municipal elections are working non-stop for 72 hours as polling and counting happen back-to-back, with many officials away from home for days.
Teachers on election duty in Nagpur found polling centers in government schools filthy, forcing them to clean dust, waste, and foul-smelling washrooms themselves.
NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde takes legal action against Cidco engineer Mayur Angone for continuous absence from election duty in Nerul, booking him under Representation of the People Act.
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation registers FIR against 80 Pawar Public School employees for missing mandatory election training ahead of civic polls. Officials warn of strict legal consequences for non-compliance.
Municipal corporations in Thane region file FIRs against private schools and staff for failing to report for mandatory election duty ahead of civic polls, citing obstruction of election process.
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
Thane Municipal Corporation registers criminal case against a private school for refusing to deploy teachers for election duty. Officials warn of strict action for absenteeism.
Punjab's computer teachers announce a black flag protest against CM Bhagwant Mann on Republic Day in Jalandhar, demanding regularisation and better pay. Read their full list of grievances.
A Booth Level Officer in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor was found dead. His family alleges extreme work pressure from SIR duties led to the tragedy. Police investigation underway.
Thane Municipal Corporation issues final warning to 2,128 employees who missed mandatory election training. Officials threaten criminal cases as crucial polls near. Read details.
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' policy, cutting salaries of secondary grade teachers protesting for 'equal pay'. Details on the state's decision and its impact.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' for striking secondary grade teachers, citing student learning deterioration. Salary cuts effective from January 5.
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.