B’desh: 8 more people die of dengue; death toll crosses 360

IANS | November 23, 2025 7:53 PM

Dhaka, Nov 23 (IANS) The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh is worsening rapidly, with infections and deaths rising sharply across the country. As many as eight people died due to dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Sunday, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country in 2025 to 364, local media reported.

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.

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.