Government exploring options to roll out labour codes

Government exploring options to roll out labour codes

New Delhi: The government is considering various strategies to ensure a nationwide rollout of the four labour codes even though some states and Union territories are yet to come out with draft rules under one or more of these codes.The ministry of labour and employment is considering several options including a gradual repeal of the … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir leaders in huddle ahead of PM’s meet

Jammu & Kashmir leaders in huddle ahead of PM’s meet

The prime minister’s all-party meeting with Jammu and Kashmir leaders on June 24 is likely to focus on building a consensus to take the democratic process forward by agreeing to a roadmap to hold assembly elections, starting with participation by all parties in the delimitation exercise, those familiar with the issues told ET. The issue … Read more

VVIP chopper scam: Rajiv Saxena tried to acquire foreign citizenship to avoid probe, says CBI

VVIP chopper scam: Rajiv Saxena tried to acquire foreign citizenship to avoid probe, says CBI

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought judicial custody of Rajiv Saxena, a co-accused in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper scandal, claiming he actively tried to obtain citizenship of Dominica and Cyprus. The investigating agency has urged a special CBI court to cancel the bail granted to Saxena, saying he “intentionally” kept … Read more