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Can 2 employees who do the same work demand equal pay?
Performing identical or similar work alone does not establish a right to equal pay, the Supreme Court said. Differences in recruitment, qualifications, experience, reliability, accountability and other factors can justify different pay, it added. The court said the doctrine of "equal pay for equal work" has evolved and stressed that "equal pay must be for equal work of equal value".
'Jhooth ki Goonj' posters surface in Indore ahead of Rahul's visit
'Jhooth ki Goonj' posters targeting Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, surfaced on Saturday ahead of his "Chhatron Ki Goonj" event in the city. Reacting to the posters, Congress's city unit president Chintu Chouksey said, "The BJP, which always lies, has put up 'Jhooth ki Goonj' posters across the city."
India's GDP will rise to $38 trillion in 20 years: Ajit Doval
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday that India's GDP would increase from the current US $4.015 trillion to US $38 trillion in the next 20 years. "Massive changes are taking place in India, and the country is moving towards a magnificent future," the NSA added. The NSA also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Amrit Kaal.'
Maha ministers, MPs, MLAs eating dry fruits at drought review meet; spark row
Maharashtra ministers, MPs and MLAs faced criticism after a video showed them eating cashews and almonds during a meeting on the drought situation in the Marathwada region. The meeting, chaired by Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne, was held in Nanded amid deficient rainfall and crop damage. After the video went viral, Opposition leaders criticised the government over alleged "insensitive" act.
BJP's Ravneet Bittu detained after waving liquor bottle, eggs at Punjab CM Mann's convoy
BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained on Saturday for waving liquor bottles and packets containing eggs and tomatoes at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's convoy in Ludhiana. Bittu also asked CM Mann to enjoy his liquor while allowing Arvind Kejriwal to "loot Punjab." This comes a day after Bittu claimed his convoy was attacked in Punjab.
22 special night local trains to run in Mumbai for Ganeshotsav; dates released
Central Railway will operate 22 special night local trains in Mumbai during the Ganpati Festival to help devotees and passengers travel late at night. The trains will run between CSMT Mumbai and Kalyan/Thane on the nights of September 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26. Additionally, four special trains will operate between CSMT Mumbai and Panvel on the night of September 25-26.
Who is Moninder Singh Pandher, the other accused in Nithari case, & where is he now?
Businessman Moninder Singh Pandher owned House D-5 near Nithari village in Noida, from near which skeletal remains of multiple missing children and women were recovered from drains in 2006. Surendra Koli, who allegedly died by suicide on September 18, worked as domestic help for Pandher. Pandher was acquitted by the Allahabad High Court in 2023 and reportedly lives in Chandigarh.
Woman tears her clothes during TTE ticket check, video sparks fury
A viral video from an express train shows a female passenger tearing her own clothes and threatening the TTE after being caught without ticket. Instead of producing valid travel documents, she offered cash and claimed her brother was a TTE. The incident renewed calls for body-worn cameras for public service officials and sparked social media outrage, prompting RailwaySeva to investigate.
Nepal PM vows disaster early warning systems top priority
Nepal PM Balendra Shah announced disaster early warning systems as top priority after floods in Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River basins killed 1,410 people. Speaking on Constitution Day, he stressed proactive risk reduction. Over 13,756 were rescued; 6,055 remain uncontacted. Nepal received international aid from India, China, US, and UN.
India sends 11 more tonnes of relief to flood-hit Nepal
India dispatched another 11 tonnes of relief material to flood-hit Nepal, including medicines, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags. EAM Jaishankar confirmed the aid on X. Nepal's death toll stands at 1,410, with 6,055 missing and 13,756 rescued. India has been providing continuous relief since floods struck in late August.