New labour codes bring on board gig workers with 90-day employment

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Labour and Employment has published the draft rules for the four labour codes, which also bring gig workers on board for various benefits such as minimum wage, health, occupational safety, and social security coverage.

'Rahul Gandhi keeps lying about ECI and EVMs': BJP on Karnataka survey

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying that he continues to make false claims about the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Poonawalla said a recent survey published by the Congress-led government in Karnataka itself contradicts Gandhi’s claims.

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur criticises SRK over Bangladeshi player issue (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh.

'His ideals continue to guide us': PM Modi's tributes to Kerala social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mannathu Padmanabhan, a social reformer and freedom fighter, on his birth anniversary, describing him as “a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society” and noting that his belief in dignity, equality and social reform continues to guide India towards a just and harmonious future.