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10-hour workday? This state may increase working hours for private sector staff | All you need to know

10-hour workday? This state may increase working hours for private sector staff | All you need to know

The labour department is working on five significant changes in the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017. Mumbai: Amid debate over work-life balance following remarks by some industry leaders, the Maharashtra Government is considering a proposal that could impact the daily work routine of private sector employees. According to Labour Minister Akash Fundkar, the state government is considering increasing the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from the present nine to 10 hours a day. According to reports, the state labour department presented the proposal to the state Cabinet during its…
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Hasaranga doubtful for Asia Cup after being left out of Sri Lanka’s T20 squad for Zimbabwe series

Hasaranga doubtful for Asia Cup after being left out of Sri Lanka’s T20 squad for Zimbabwe series

Sri Lanka announced a 17-man squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, set to kick off on September 3, a few days after the two ODIs. Charith Asalanka will lead the side, while star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the whole tour due to injury. Harare: Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup next month in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, after the 28-year-old wasn't included in the T20 squad for the Zimbabwe series. Hasaranga, who suffered a hamstring injury during the Bangladesh T20I series, hasn't recovered yet and will miss the whole Zimbabwe…
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Alaska F-35 crash: Pilot had a 50-minute troubleshoot call with Lockheed Martin engineers before ejecting

Alaska F-35 crash: Pilot had a 50-minute troubleshoot call with Lockheed Martin engineers before ejecting

The pilot tried two touch-and-go landings in an effort to realign the jammed nose gear, but both attempts failed, leaving the landing gear completely locked. Alaska : A US Air Force F-35 pilot was forced to eject after spending nearly an hour on a mid-air conference call with engineers, trying to resolve a malfunction which eventually caused the fighter jet to crash on an Alaska runway. Footage posted online shows the aircraft spiralling before slamming into the ground and bursting into flames, while the pilot descended safely by parachute in January. According to a CNN-obtained report, ice in the hydraulic…
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Big boost for Ghaziabad-Delhi commuters as Hapur Chungi Flyover gets longer | Details inside

Big boost for Ghaziabad-Delhi commuters as Hapur Chungi Flyover gets longer | Details inside

Since the length of the flyover has been increased, the escalation in the cost is being analysed, which can increase by an approximate figure of Rs 25 to Rs 30 crores. New Delhi: In what comes as good news for daily commuters who travel between Uttar Pradeshโ€™s Hapur district and New Delhi, they are slated to get a relief from frequent traffic jams as the length of the already approved flyover on the Delhi to Hapur stretch has now been increased. It implies that the four-lane flyover, which was earlier proposed to be of 800 meters, will not be expanded…
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‘If someone has problem…’: Mohammed Shami reacts to retirement talks amid Asia Cup, Englandย seriesย snub

‘If someone has problem…’: Mohammed Shami reacts to retirement talks amid Asia Cup, Englandย seriesย snub

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami hasn't been considered for the national side since the Champions Trophy, as he was snubbed for both the England Test series and then the Asia Cup. Shami also shut down the retirement talks as he geared up to play the Duleep Trophy for East Zone. Bengaluru: The last 21 months haven't been as fruitful for Mohammed Shami as he would have liked, apart from, of course, winning the Champions Trophy in March with the Indian team. The ankle injury kept Shami out for almost 14 months of competitive cricket and even though he returned in January-February…
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Female prison officer jailed for ‘inappropriate’ relationships with 2 inmates in this country

Female prison officer jailed for ‘inappropriate’ relationships with 2 inmates in this country

The prison officer, who was jailed over a relationship with the inmates, was also captured on CCTV entering prisoners' cells. This is the third case in the same jail. Northampton: Prison officer Aimee Duke has been convicted of developing an 'inappropriate' relationship with two inmates at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England. According to The Sun,ย Aimee Duke (26), from Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, was jailed for a year. Aimee is the third female officer at a jail who has been convicted of inappropriate relationships with inmates. A 26-year-old woman was caught on CCTV entering prisoners' cells at HMP Five…
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India may emerge as world’s second-largest economy by 2038 despite US tariffs: Report

India may emerge as world’s second-largest economy by 2038 despite US tariffs: Report

The report also said that with appropriate countermeasures, India can limit the adverse impact of higher US tariffs on selected Indian imports to about 10 basis points of real GDP growth. New Delhi: India is emerging as one of the most dynamic among the worldโ€™s five largest economies and has the potential to become the second-largest economy by 2038, with a USD 34.2 trillion GDP (Gross Domestic Product), despite global uncertainties and higher tariffs from the United States, according to an EY report. It said that Indiaโ€™s economy could reach USD 20.7 trillion in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)…
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Shamita Shetty on breakup with Raqesh Bapat

Shamita Shetty on breakup with Raqesh Bapat

Actor Shamita Shetty has finally opened up about her much talked about but brief relationship and consequent breakup with Raqesh Bapat. The two first met during the reality TV show โ€œBigg Boss OTTโ€ in 2021 and fell in love. Their relationship continued outside the โ€œBigg Bossโ€ house until their break up a few months later. Netizens and fans loved the coupleโ€™s chemistry and were rooting for them inside as well as outside the show. ย  In a latest interview, Shamita conceded that she has erased the chapter of her relationship with Bapat from her life. She added that, as an…
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Who is Sheikha Mahra? Dubai princess who divorced husband on Instagram is now engaged to rapper French Montana

Who is Sheikha Mahra? Dubai princess who divorced husband on Instagram is now engaged to rapper French Montana

Sheikha Mahra engagement: The 31-year-old Dubai princess and the 40-year-old rapper have been linked since late 2024, when Sheikha Mahra hosted Montana in Dubai and shared photos from the visit on social media. Dubai: Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is engaged to rapper French Montana. A representative for Montana confirmed the engagement to TMZ, adding that the couple formalised their relationship during Paris Fashion Week in June. The 31-year-old royal and the 40-year-old rapper have been linked since late 2024, when Sheikha Mahra hosted…
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749% return in 3 years: This BSE smallcap stock surges 5% amid market sell-off – Do you own?

749% return in 3 years: This BSE smallcap stock surges 5% amid market sell-off – Do you own?

According to BSE Analytics, the counter has delivered a whopping 8,600 per cent return in five years and 749 per cent in three years. While it has gained 46 per cent in two years, the stock has corrected 30 per cent in one year. Mumbai: On a day when the benchmark indices experienced a decline amid the implementation of an additional 25 per cent tariff on domestic imports by US President Donald Trump, shares of this BSE-listed smallcap company surged almost 5 per cent. The stock under discussion is Mercury EV-Tech, which has a market capitalisation of Rs 975.13 crore.…
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