In a landmark judgement delivered on 23.05.2025 by a bench comprising of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Abhay S. Oka, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the maternity leave is not a favor or discretionary benefit given by the employer, but a legal right flowing from a woman’s reproductive rights. The court held that maternity leave…
Travelling by train entered a new phase with the introduction of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in 2026. It is undoubtedly a significant upgrade for train passengers. As per official updates from the Indian Railways and the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the sleeper variant is set to change long-distance overnight journeys in India. While the…
India’s Jhandu Kumar (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India ended Day 2 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with its first medal of the campaign, while athletes delivered encouraging performances across para powerlifting, swimming, boxing and lawn bowls.The day’s biggest highlight came in para powerlifting, where Jhandu Kumar secured bronze in the men’s heavyweight event to…
The United States expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within “weeks, not months,” and can achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday. Speaking after meetings with G7 counterparts in France, Rubio said Washington was “on or ahead of schedule in that operation, and expect to…
Samrat Choudhary (File photo) A video of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has gone viral on social media after he spoke about establishing subject-specific universities in Bihar.In the video, Choudhary says Bihar is a land of knowledge but lacks certain specialised institutions. Referring to universities in other parts of the country, he says, “This land…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans moved closer to a top-two finish in IPL 2026 after beating Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler powered Gujarat Titans to 229/4 before their bowlers bundled out CSK for 140 in 13.4 overs.Shubman Gill scored 64 off 37 balls while B Sai Sudharsan made…
NK Premachandran, Sandosh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: A triumphant opposition hailed the fall of the constitutional amendment bill as a defeat for delimitation, and not women’s reservation.After the opposition prevailed in voting, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with TMC heir apparent and MP Abhishek Banerjee and thanked him for the support. There was concern…
Nagma, one of the most recognisable faces of 90s Hindi cinema, made a rare public appearance on Wednesday at a press conference organised by the Cine And TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). The actress, who has largely stayed away from the limelight in recent years, soon became a talking point after videos from the event surfaced…
Oscars 2026 security is unprecedented, with extensive barricades, over 1,000 law enforcement officials, SWAT teams, and rooftop snipers. The FBI is leveraging AI surveillance for enhanced safety. Executive producer Raj Kapoor emphasized a collaborative effort with law enforcement to ensure everyone feels protected and welcome, highlighting meticulous planning for the event’s smooth operation. While award…
Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his upcoming release ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and at the film’s trailer launch in Mumbai on Monday, an interesting behind-the-scenes story caught everyone’s attention. The event was attended by the film’s cast, including Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, along with director Priyadarshan and co-producer Ektaa Kapoor.During the interaction, Ektaa revealed a…
