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New Industrial Relations Code empowers workers, boosts ease of doing business

IANS | November 23, 2025 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 strengthens collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and job security through clearer, uniform provisions. The Code empowers workers with uniform definitions while granting employers greater flexibility in operations and ease of doing business. Overall, it aims to foster industrial peace, boosts productivity, and supports a balanced, growth-oriented work environment, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

New Labour Code on Wages aims to safeguard workers, boost growth and jobs

IANS | November 23, 2025 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The new Code on Wages that has now come into effect, promotes fairness, equity, and inclusivity in India’s labour market. By ensuring uniform wage standards and social security, it safeguards both workers’ rights and employers’ interests. Overall, it strengthens economic justice, encourages formalisation, and enhances the dignity of labour, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

India reaffirms commitment to equity, climate justice and global solidarity

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India has expressed satisfaction with major outcomes of CoP30, conveying strong support for the inclusive leadership of the CoP30 Presidency and welcoming several significant decisions adopted in a Statement at the UNFCCC CoP30 in Belem, Brazil, an official statement said on Sunday.

'Op Drishti': Army hospital team restores sight for hundreds in J&K

IANS | November 22, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a monumental display of commitment to both serving personnel and local communities, the Northern Command's Command Hospital in Udhampur successfully concluded 'Op Drisht' -- a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp -- in collaboration with a specialised surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday.

PM Modi calls for rethinking on global development parameters, proposes path-breaking initiatives at G20 Summit

IANS | November 22, 2025 4:20 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Delivering an impactful address at the opening session of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a series of path-breaking new initiatives and called for a profound rethinking of global development parameters.

Mental health experts urge parents to recognise signs of suicidality in children

Rachel V Thomas | November 22, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid reports of a spate of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), and Jaipur (Rajasthan), mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.

Govt to ensure uniform safety and health standards for workers

IANS | November 22, 2025 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The newly launched labour laws will ensure uniform safety and health standards for workers, said the government on Saturday.

New labour laws to empower gig workers, women

IANS | November 22, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The new labour laws will provide for inclusive growth and social security for gig workers and women, improving their participation in the country's workforce, said the government on Saturday.

India a pioneer in living donor liver transplantation

IANS | November 22, 2025 10:49 AM

New Delhi, November 22 (IANS) World-class infrastructure, unique surgical expertise, and robust regulation have driven the number of liver donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in India, said experts here on Saturday.

Chamoli: PM Jan Aushadhi scheme brings major relief as residents get quality medicines at low cost

IANS | November 21, 2025 11:56 PM

Chamoli, Nov 21 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi scheme has emerged as a major support system for residents of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, offering access to quality medicines at significantly reduced prices. Launched by the Central government to ensure affordable healthcare across the country, the scheme is showing a strong impact in the region.