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India’s labour landscape witnessed its most sweeping reforms in decades as the Union government consolidated 29 separate labour laws into four unified labour codes, effective November 21, 2025. This transformation introduces wide-ranging statutory protections—minimum wages, standardized working hours, mandatory health check-ups, work-from-home provisions, and, for the first time, social security for gig and platform workers. It marks a structural…

In a devastating incident at the Dubai Air Show 2025, an Indian Air Force HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a high-speed aerobatic display, killing the pilot and shocking thousands of spectators. The crash occurred around 2:10 p.m. local time near the Al-Maktoum airfield, where the aircraft spiraled downward and exploded into a massive fireball moments before…

A Battle Over Trust and Public Health India’s food regulatory landscape is witnessing a decisive intervention as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) moves to eliminate misleading “ORS” labels from consumer beverages. The directive, issued on November 19, 2025, orders the immediate nationwide withdrawal of fruit-based drinks, electrolyte beverages, and ready-to-serve products falsely…

A group of 272 prominent citizens—including former judges, diplomats, bureaucrats, and retired armed forces officers—has issued a strongly worded open letter condemning Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly alleging large-scale “vote theft” in India. The letter accuses Gandhi and the Congress party of making provocative, unsubstantiated accusations that undermine public trust in constitutional bodies, especially the…

Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui—founder, chairman, and chancellor of Al Falah University—has been remanded to 13-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with an expanding money-laundering investigation linked to the November 10 Delhi Red Fort blast. Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025, after extensive ED raids across Delhi and Faridabad targeting the Al Falah Group. Investigators are…

Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, reignited controversy in India by endorsing a 72-hour workweek for young professionals, citing China’s well-known “9-9-6” schedule—working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—as a model. His remarks reopened long-standing debates on productivity, worker rights, and the socioeconomic implications of extended work hours. The Return of a Global Work…

Heavy Investments Amid Rising Barriers Indian students spent an estimated $14 billion on higher education in the United States during the 2024–25 academic year, nearly matching China’s $14.6 billion. This investment comes despite persistent visa delays, administrative checks, and high rejection risks. The trend highlights the unwavering appeal of US universities and the determination of Indian…