‘You can’t talk like this,’ observer shoots back at CEC Gyanesh Kumar, gets removed | Kolkata News

By- Kaushik.Pradhan@timesofindia.comKOLKATA: A high-level election review meeting on Wednesday turned volatile when a senior election observer openly challenged CEC Gyanesh Kumar, later leading to the observer’s removal.During the virtual meeting convened by the full bench of the EC, Cooch Behar South general observer Anurag Yadav objected to remarks made by the CEC. The situation escalated…

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Are you a contract worker? What new labour codes mean for your wage safety, overtime & other benefits – explained

One important change is that the earlier Contract Labour law has now been subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (AI image) India’s labour market has long relied on people who work through contractors – across factories, offices, logistics hubs, and service roles. Over the years, the legal framework governing contract…

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DOJ to strip US citizenship of jailed Pakistani-born doctor convicted of grooming a minor for four years

A denaturalisation case against Hassan Sherjil Khan was filed The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving to strip the citizenship of a Pakistani-born doctor jailed for sexually exploiting a young girl.A denaturalisation case against Hassan Sherjil Khan was filed on Thursday. He is a former doctor who has been in prison since 2016, reports…

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Rupee at 95.6: Currency crashes to record low as US-Iran ceasefire jitters send oil soaring

Rupee extended its losing streak on Tuesday, slipping to a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar in early trade, as it remained under pressure from rising oil prices, intensifying geopolitical tensions and fragile investor sentiment.The decline follows an already weak session on Monday, when rupee fell 82 paise to close at 95.31. Sentiment…

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Steps being taken to revive Barkur’s past glory: HK Patil | Mangaluru News

Udupi: Tourism minister HK Patil said efforts will be made to revive the historical glory of Barkur by preserving and restoring its heritage structures without altering their original character.Speaking at a programme held on Panchalingeshwara Temple premises in Barkur, Brahmavar taluk, after visiting the temple and nearby tourist spots on Wednesday, Patil said the region’s…

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Bangladesh complete historic 2-0 Test whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win

Bangladesh complete historic whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win in Sylhet (Image: ESPNcricinfo) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their Test cricket journey after defeating Pakistan national cricket team by 78 runs in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to seal a dominant 2-0 series whitewash. The victory marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive…

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