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The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 is a central legislation enacted by Parliament to protect workers who migrate from one state to another for employment

In a social media post by via global government affairs handle Monday morning, X said that the order will allow 'millions' of police officers to issue 'arbitrary takedown orders' through the 'secretive' online portal called

On Saturday, the United Nations Security Council reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, after the failure of a diplomatic marathon on the sidelines of the General Assembly this past week. What is

The norms have specified minimum spending at the block level, based on their stage of groundwater extraction — “Over-exploited”, “Critical”, “Semi-critical” and “Safe”.

Generations of Dagars, as practising Muslims, have continued to pray to Saraswati and chant hymns from the Vedas. Here's a brief history of Dhrupad, and its remarkable practitioners.

Most economists expect that the MPC would continue to maintain the status quo in the upcoming monetary policy, to be announced on October 1. What happens to lending rates?

Over the last decade, there have been multiple attempts in the US to regulate the use of the H-1B visas. Here's a brief history of the efforts, and the reasons why

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. Apart from high-level engagements with the US, a key emissions reduction announcement was made, coming at a time when Typhoon Ragasa hit parts of China.

Karur stampede deaths, Vijay rally crowd crush: Stampedes in India typically unfold at places of worship, sporting events, railways stations, and at large scale-gatherings such as the Maha Kumbh. There are a few reasons why

Actress Ruth Posner, 96, died at a suicide clinic in Switzerland last week because she felt that life with her “failing senses...and lack of energy was not living but existing”

The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions — Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) — that have some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state

In his speech, Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” of eliminating Hamas in Gaza and slammed other nations for recognising Palestinian statehood

In 2023, the project was proposed to address, among other things, space constraints on the Kerala HC's current premises.

The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 provide a detailed framework for regulating noise from various sources, including loudspeakers

China’s President Xi Jinping, making an appearance at the event through video-conferencing, finally unveiled his country’s plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and set a target of 7-10 per cent cuts by the year

Invoked in the past against separatists, gangsters and radical preachers, the NSA empowers governments to act pre-emptively against individuals seen as a threat to public order or national security. Here is what to know.

Calls for reforms in how school students are assessed are long and wide, stemming from the need to do away with rote learning, and take the focus away from a single grade or final mark

The proposed rules introduce some new concepts, such as allowing multiple carmakers to ‘pool’ their emissions to meet targets, and by offering emissions discounts to carmakers that also sell electric vehicles.

The Cheros emerged in what is now Bihar and Jharkhand after the fall of the Pala Empire in the 12th-13th century, with the onset of the Sena dynasty. Eventually, they settled in Palamau, in present-day

A document issued by the European Union earlier this month, outlines its agenda for ties with India. It is based on five pillars: economy, emerging tech, security, global connectivity, and people-to-people ties

On Friday, the Supreme Court said that JSW had successfully revived Bhushan Power and Steel by investing heavily in modernisation and protecting thousands of jobs, ensuring the company remained a going concern.

While not as well known outside Bengal as some other figures of the 19th-century Bengal Renaissance, Vidyasagar remains a cultural icon in the state.

While a weaker currency makes imports from the rest of the world costlier, it has a silver lining, too. What do data tell us about the rupee's position in recent months, and what would it

When a non-resident Indian returns to India after ending their expatriate life (transfer of residence), they are eligible to import their car, provided they are the first owner and the vehicle has been in use

Erdogan White House visit, US Turkey relations 2025: Why did Turkey-US ties sour somewhat, why are they now on the upswing, and why does all of this matter? We explain.