Congress criticises ads released for contractual hiring in Maharashtra

Congress criticises ads released for contractual hiring in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has strongly criticised the BJP-led alliance for reintroducing contractual hiring in the State, accusing them of dashing the hopes of the youth. He warned that the Congress would take to the streets if the government fails to revoke the decision. … Read more

Maternity benefits | Differentiation not permissible between regular, contractual employees: Calcutta High Court

Maternity benefits | Differentiation not permissible between regular, contractual employees: Calcutta High Court

A view of the Calcutta High Court. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Observing that no differentiation is permissible between regular and contractual employees on the question of a woman’s right to childbirth and maternity leave, the Calcutta High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to compensate an executive intern. The petitioner, … Read more

U.P. ATS arrests former contractual Army employee on espionage charges

U.P. ATS arrests former contractual Army employee on espionage charges

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday arrested a 27-year-old man in Lucknow for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and passing on information about India’s military installations to the handlers across the border. Shailesh Kumar alias Shailendra Singh Chauhan is working as a porter on a contractual basis in the Indian Army … Read more