India highlights success of new labour reforms at ILO conference in Geneva

IANS | June 11, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India has undertaken wide-ranging labour reforms guided by the principle of “Antyodaya” through consolidation of 29 Central Labour Laws into four Labour Codes — to simplify compliance, strengthen workers’ welfare and create a modern and transparent labour ecosystem, according to Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje, an official statement said on Thursday.

Centre removes excise duty on petrol with up to 30 pc ethanol blending

IANS | June 11, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The government has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty, including fuel variants containing 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent and 30 per cent ethanol, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday.

'Own problem of Congress': SP on Ajay Rai's 'Banyan tree' remark

IANS | June 10, 2026 11:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) spokesperson Udaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai comparing the grand old party to that of "Banyan tree" which can provide "shade" to its regional allies, is his own opinion and Congress' "own problem".