Essar Group has brought on Manu Kapoor as the Group Chief of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs. With more than 30 years of experience, Kapoor will help strengthen Essar's connections with various stakeholders, supporting the company’s goals in energy transition and innovation.
A popular Reddit post reveals that a company has suddenly ended its work-from-home policy, leading to several employees resigning. The anonymous poster shares their disappointment, mentioning health issues and the benefits of working remotely. This post has sparked conversations about possible legal actions and concerns about keeping employees happy and engaged.
A recent SBI research report analyzing Income Tax Return (ITR) data shows that income inequality among individuals in India has decreased. The Gini Coefficient dropped from 0.489 in FY12 to 0.460 in FY23, suggesting that government efforts are helping lower-income groups. The report expects this trend to continue, predicting a further decrease to 0.441 by AY25.
Authorities have announced a Rs 10 lakh reward for information that leads to Anmol Bishnoi's arrest. Anmol, the brother of imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is connected to the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui. He faces charges in two NIA cases and is wanted for a shooting near Salman Khan's house.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is getting ready for Cyclone Dana, with schools closing and travel plans disrupted. The cyclone is expected to hit with winds reaching up to 120 km/h. Trains and flights are canceled, and authorities are evacuating people from vulnerable areas.
Odisha is getting ready for Cyclone Dana, which happens to fall on the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Super Cyclone disaster. The state has made big strides in disaster management, leading to fewer casualties. This shows their dedication to being resilient with better warning systems and community involvement.
Even though global edible oil prices are going up, India won't lower its recent import duty hikes. The government wants consumers to adapt to current market prices to help the country become more self-sufficient. Officials believe these increases are necessary despite the pressure from rising global costs.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has officially entered electoral politics by filing her nomination for the Wayanad bypoll. Her husband, Robert Vadra, expressed pride in her decision and highlighted her dedication to working hard and campaigning for herself.
Andhra Pradesh will give out three free LPG cylinders each year starting this Deepavali, with a budget of ₹2,700 crore. This plan follows a promise made during the elections and includes a cash refund option for people who already paid for their cylinders. The Cabinet also removed GST on free sand supply and talked about celebrations for the state's formation day, while planning to upgrade a local hospital.
Delhi LG V.K. Saxena told the Supreme Court he regretted the unauthorized cutting down of trees in the Ridge area, claiming he didn’t know permission was needed. The Supreme Court is looking for answers from DDA officials involved in this situation.