New labour codes give gig, platform workers portable social security benefits

IANS | December 9, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Gig and platform workers in India will receive formal legal recognition, portable social‑security benefits and a national registration framework through e-Shram under provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020 of the new labour codes, the government said on Tuesday.

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid profit booking

IANS | December 9, 2025 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits after the recent rally, leading to a broad dip across major indices.

India records highest-ever exports in H1 FY26

IANS | December 9, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) India’s export sector has delivered a powerful message of resilience and global competitiveness in FY 2025–26, even as global markets face persistent uncertainty as the country recorded its highest-ever quarterly exports in both Q1 and Q2 of the financial year, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.