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West Bengal DA Hike Alert: Govt To Review 7th Pay Commission As Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu Raise DA by 2% 

West Bengal DA Hike Alert: Govt To Review 7th Pay Commission As Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu Raise DA by 2% 

West Bengal DA Hike in Focus as Cabinet Meeting Begins  The need for revision in Dearness Allowance in the state of West Bengal has once again become a talking point with the newly formed government

Ladakh Daily Wagers Get Major Pay Hike: Skilled Workers to Earn ₹575, Unskilled ₹450 Per Day 

Ladakh Daily Wagers Get Major Pay Hike: Skilled Workers to Earn ₹575, Unskilled ₹450 Per Day 

A historic decision by the administration will benefit thousands of daily labourers, part-time and seasonal workers across the Union Territory of Ladakh. In a long-overdue reform, Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a

Shaadi.com’s One-Day WFH Policy Sparks New Debate on Hybrid Work in India 

Shaadi.com’s One-Day WFH Policy Sparks New Debate on Hybrid Work in India 

A Single Tweet That Moved the Needle  Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, probably did not anticipate a national debate in a single day when he announced that his 500-plus employees

Germany May Scrap Traditional 8-Hour Workday — Here’s What Workers Think 

Germany May Scrap Traditional 8-Hour Workday — Here’s What Workers Think 

Germany is about to witness a historic reform of the legal landscape on the job market. A draft overhaul of the country's working hours laws is to be completed by June 2026, the government has

Green Card Dreams on Hold? Indian H-1B Employees Face Fresh Uncertainty 

Green Card Dreams on Hold? Indian H-1B Employees Face Fresh Uncertainty 

The dream of having a Green Card has seemed more remote than ever for hundreds of thousands of Indian H-1B workers who have been employed in some of the nation's most technologically advanced areas. Indian

2.6 Million Unemployed: Which French Industries Are Cutting Jobs the Fastest? 

2.6 Million Unemployed: Which French Industries Are Cutting Jobs the Fastest? 

The issue of employment is a serious problem in France. In the first quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate in France reached 8.1%, the highest level since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving some

Oracle Layoffs Hit Indian Campuses: What Students Can Do If a Job Offer Is Withdrawn 

Oracle Layoffs Hit Indian Campuses: What Students Can Do If a Job Offer Is Withdrawn 

The Oracle has started to make cuts to India's top engineering colleges, affecting hundreds of final-year students. The placement cells across the country report that Oracle has withdrawn offers of full-time jobs and internships from

UK Job Cuts Surge in 2026: Which Industries Are Freezing Hiring First? 

UK Job Cuts Surge in 2026: Which Industries Are Freezing Hiring First? 

Britain's labour market is in its roughest year for years. The sluggish economy, high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty are roaring into a triple threat, as job losses begin to ramp up in the UK —

Starbucks Cuts 300 Corporate Jobs and Shuts Regional Offices — Could Your Local Store Feel the Impact Too?

Starbucks Cuts 300 Corporate Jobs and Shuts Regional Offices — Could Your Local Store Feel the Impact Too?

More layoffs at Starbucks in 2026 are being reported. The world’s largest coffee brand revealed in a press statement issued on May 15, 2026, that the firm was laying off 300 of its employees from

Samsung’s 18-Day Strike Gets Formally Announced: Will Your Next Galaxy Phone be Costlier Due to Worry Over World Supplies?

Samsung’s 18-Day Strike Gets Formally Announced: Will Your Next Galaxy Phone be Costlier Due to Worry Over World Supplies?

The tech industry should brace itself for some turmoil. It is expected that Samsung’s 18-day strike will start on May 21, 2026, when thousands of workers at Samsung have gone on strike against the company