Kharge calls for cooperation between workers, employers
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Cooperation among workers, employers, governments and civil society can ensure a solid foundation for the nation, Minister for Labour…
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Ford ski project: Himachal withdraws petition
byShimla, May 1 (IANS) In a major relief to a ski resort project, being promoted by Alfred Ford of the Ford Motor Company near…
HC imposes fine on Delhi government on child labour
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs.10,000 on the Delhi government after it failed to file…
US Sikhs dismayed at Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal
byWashington, May 1 (IANS) Sikh leaders in the US have expressed their “dismay and shock” at Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal by a Delhi…
Improve working conditions of SHOs: HC to centre, top cop
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government and the Delhi Police commissioner on a plea…
SC dismisses challenge to FDI in multi-brand retail
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) “Consumer is the king”, the Supreme Court said Wednesday upholding the government’s policy of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI)…
UN regrets anti-rape law not reflecting Verma panel views
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The United Nations Wednesday expressed regret that the anti-rape law passed by the government after the December 16 gang-rape…
Cabinet approves changes in anti-graft law
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday approved amendments in key laws to protect honest officials from frivolous charges and for laying…
Sajjan acquittal: Angry Sikhs protest, block Metro, traffic
byNew Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Scores of angry Sikh groups, waving placards and shouting slogans, blocked a busy road and disrupted the Metro service…
Obama vows to stand up for South Asians’ civil rights
byWashington, May 1 (IANS) Noting that South Asian Americans, particularly those who are Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh, have too often faced “senseless violence and…