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ITR Filing Guide for Freelancers and Gig Workers in FY 2025–26

ITR Filing Guide for Freelancers and Gig Workers in FY 2025–26

As India’s freelancer and creator economy develops, independent workers face unique issues related to tax. The deadline to file income tax returns (ITR) has been extended to September 15, 2025, so it's important for freelancers,

ELI Scheme Approved: INR 15,000 for New Employees, INR 3,000 Monthly for Employers – Full Breakdown

ELI Scheme Approved: INR 15,000 for New Employees, INR 3,000 Monthly for Employers – Full Breakdown

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, which aims to create more than 3.5 crore jobs over a two-year period. The scheme has a budget

Venta AI Secures $2M to Build Germany’s First Fully Compliant AI SalesForce

Venta AI Secures $2M to Build Germany’s First Fully Compliant AI SalesForce

The Munich-based startup Venta AI has completed its $2 million pre-seed round to create Germany's first AI "sales employees", with a fully GDPR-compliant, localised solution for B2B outreach. Tailored, Compliant AI for the German Market

TikTok to Lay Off E-Commerce Staff Amid U.S. Uncertainty and Internal Restructuring

TikTok to Lay Off E-Commerce Staff Amid U.S. Uncertainty and Internal Restructuring

TikTok and parent corporation ByteDance are poised to cut jobs in their e-commerce units as part of an internal restructuring of TikTok Shop, which has been facing difficulties in the U.S. market.  As per a

Senior Thailand Post Employees Receive First Salary Increase After 18 years – Salary Details Inside

For the first time since 2007, senior staff at Thailand Post will receive a much-delayed pay rise. On July 1, the Cabinet of the Thai government approved a salary increase for executive-level staff according to

Telangana Factory Explosion: INR 1 Cr for Families, INR 10 Lakh for Injured, Says CM

Telangana Factory Explosion: INR 1 Cr for Families, INR 10 Lakh for Injured, Says CM

In a firm reply to the terrible explosion that happened at Sigachi Industries' chemical factory at Pashamylaram, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Tuesday, announced a fair compensation plan. Each family of the deceased

SPREE Scheme 2025: Join ESI Without Penalty – Big Opportunity for Employers & Workers 

SPREE Scheme 2025: Join ESI Without Penalty – Big Opportunity for Employers & Workers 

The Indian Government has revived the SPREE Scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees), offering a fantastic opportunity to increase social security coverage. The union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the scheme that will be

Understanding Minimum Wage: What It Is and Why It Matters

Understanding Minimum Wage: What It Is and Why It Matters

Minimum wages are the lowest amount of pay that an employer can legally pay for work done over a specified period of time, like hourly, weekly or monthly. It cannot be reduced by either individual

Ontario’s Updated Gig Worker Rules: Rights, Pay and Protections Explained 

Ontario’s Updated Gig Worker Rules: Rights, Pay and Protections Explained 

Ontario will implement the Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act on July 1, 2025. This is an important step in the province's efforts to protect gig economy workers. The legislation is part of a larger package

60% of Global Child Labour Is in Agriculture: ILO’s Michiko Miyamoto on India’s Challenges and Progress

60% of Global Child Labour Is in Agriculture: ILO’s Michiko Miyamoto on India’s Challenges and Progress

Child labour is a worldwide disaster, and agriculture is ranked as the most concerning sector, with 59% of all child labourers aged 5–17 years old located here. This number equates to over 98 million children