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Assam CM announces 50% reservation in supervisor posts for Anganwadi workers; transgender community to get OBC status | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced two key cabinet decisions — a significant increase in reservation for Anganwadi workers in supervisor posts and the grant of social and backward classes (OBC) status to the transgender community in the state.“Earlier, 25% of the supervisor posts were reserved for Anganwadi workers. Now,…

Income Tax Return filing AY 2025-26: Which ITR form should freelancers and gig workers use? Explained – Times of India

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ITR filing: Understanding the appropriate tax filing requirements is essential for freelancers. (AI image) Income Tax Return (ITR) e-filing FY 2024-25: ITR filing may be relatively straightforward for salaried individuals, but what about gig workers and those who earn through freelancing? With the rise of freelance and gig-based income, many individuals are unsure how to…

Putin says US, Israel agreed to protect Russian workers at Iran’s nuclear plant

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President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the Israeli and US leaders had both agreed to keep Russian workers safe at the Bushehr power plant. The reactor on the Persian Gulf is fueled by uranium produced in Russia. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin rejected criticism that Moscow has abandoned its allies…

3 road workers crushed by oil tanker | India News – Times of India

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BELAGAVI: Three labourers died on the spot after an oil-filled tanker ran over them while they were engaged in road construction on the Pune-Bengaluru four-lane NH near Itagi Cross in Kittur taluk Sunday.The deceased were Ramanna, Mahesh, and Ramachandra, all of Kalaburagi. Three other workers, who were injured, were taken to the hospital. A case…

17 killed after quarry collapses in Indonesia, search on for 8 trapped workers

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Indonesian authorities will continue searching on Sunday for eight people trapped in a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java, where the death toll has reached 17 with six injured, the search and rescue agency Basarnas said. The toll, as reported by the victims’ families, is provisional, the agency said in a statement late…

Quiet quitting takes hold in Japan: Are young workers driving office reforms or just checking out? – Times of India

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Japan, a nation that has long carried the bastion of tireless dedication and unflinching corporate loyalty, now finds itself at a quiet inflection point. A country once synonymous with grueling hours, unpaid overtime, and near-sacred allegiance to employers is witnessing a subtle yet significant rebellion.It does not prevail through mass resignations but simmers in measured…

Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to dismantle Education Department, Orders fired workers reinstated – Times of India

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A sweeping attempt by President Donald Trump to shutter the US Department of Education has hit a legal wall. On Thursday, US District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the administration’s controversial plan to downsize and eventually eliminate the federal agency.The court has also ordered the immediate reinstatement of employees laid off…

Tariffs Could Wreck What Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Have Gained

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It was always going to be a hard year for Bangladesh. Last summer, amid an economic collapse, protesters toppled a tyrant and pushed the country to the brink of chaos. Then a month ago, as a new government was still working to steady Bangladesh’s economy, came the devastating news that the United States was placing…

13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru

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The bodies of 13 gold miners were found in an underground shaft at a site operated by Peru’s largest gold-mining company, President Dina Boluarte said on Monday, in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. As the price of gold has climbed to record highs, small-scale mining has…

‘People Who Are Salaried Are Crying’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery

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The pay stubs tell the story. Hefty deductions to help cover the cost of Kenya’s new funds for affordable housing and health insurance. More money subtracted for jacked-up contributions to the National Social Security Fund and an increase in the tax rate. In a matter of months, Kenyans with a 45,000-shilling-a-month salary — roughly $350…