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If you’re an employment law wonk, the big news this week is that the Federal Trade Commission has decided to ban the use of non-compete agreements. In doing so, it says it will increase worker earnings by more than $488bn over the next decade.  The ban won’t affect existing agreements signed by “senior executives”, but no new non-competes are to be allowed, and any currently outstanding non-competes with employees earning less than $150k are null and void.  Unsurprisingly, employers are not pleased; lawsuits have already been filed challenging their power to do this.

TOI reported. After the Gyanvapi judgment, Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar had received a hand-written threat letter, after which nine police personnel were deployed. The Allahabad High Court had sanctioned Y-category security for the judge and his family after he raised similar concerns, which was later downgraded to X-category.

Is there anything that Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan doesn’t think she can do? Apparently not. On Tuesday she and her fellow Democratic commissioners effectively invalidated tens of millions of employment contracts without authority from Congress. The FTC’s 570-page rule outlaws so-called non-compete agreements across the economy.

Karimganj Lok Sabha seat on April 26. As Indian Express reports, the Barak Valley, is experiencing a never before witnessed enthusiasm for the Lok Sabha Polls 2024. But why? Barak Valley in Assam is the nuanced location bordering Bangladesh, and often at the center of Bangali infiltration debate for Assam.

₹17.43 for Q4 which increased by 1529.18% Y-o-Y. Multi Commodity Exchange Of India has delivered 7.92% return in the last 1 week, 81.77% return in last 6 months and 25.7% YTD return.

₹-1.07 for Q4 which increased by 69.93% Y-o-Y. Rallis India has delivered -0.75% return in the last 1 week, 30.05% return in the last 6 months and 8.43% YTD return.

₹20.48 for Q4 which increased by 34.7% Y-o-Y. Persistent Systems has delivered -10.72% return in the last 1 week, 21.56% return in the last 6 months and -4.48% YTD return.

₹2.34 for Q4 which increased by 107.87% Y-o-Y. Hatsun Agro Product has delivered 12.09% return in the last 1 week, -1.38% return in the last 6 months, and -1.95% YTD return.

₹146.78cr. It is noteworthy that Tejas Networks had declared a loss of ₹19.96cr in the previous fiscal year same period.

historical drama offerings with 'The Big Cigar,' unveiling its first trailer. Starring André Holland as Huey P. Newton, the series chronicles the Black Panther leader's Hollywood-assisted escape to Cuba. Alessandro Nivola plays producer Bert Schneider, pivotal in Newton's flight. Plot

CHASIV YAR, Ukraine—The explosion lit up the night sky, sending flames hundreds of feet into the air. Another huge blast followed a few seconds later, then a third. The booms carried for miles across the fields east of Chasiv Yar, and a few moments later, a jet ripped through the sky.

IIT Bombay turned motivational speaker, recently took to LinkedIn to share his profound personal journey. Baghel bravely recounted his battle with suicidal thoughts during a challenging period in his life and shed light on the three significant hurdles he faced during his college days. Financial Hardship and Emotional Turmoil Baghel recounted the distressing experience of having his hostel room locked due to financial constraints, a situation that left him deeply humiliated among his peers. He revealed the financial strain he endured as he struggled to secure funds for both his own hostel fees and his sister's medical college expenses. Baghel's poignant narrative underscores the harsh realities faced by many students grappling with financial instability. Academic Setbacks and Struggles with Language

benchmark has climbed nearly 2 per cent amid firm global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 114.49 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 73,852.94 on Wednesday. During the day, it jumped 383.16 points or 0.51 per cent to 74,121.61. In the last four days, the BSE benchmark climbed 1,363.95 points or 1.88 per cent.

Indian Railways is unable to assess the completion date of the country's first bullet train project because all work tenders have not been awarded yet. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is constructing the 508 km long corridor, said this in response to an application under the Right to Information Act. Madhya Pradesh-based Chandra Shekhar Gaur sought to know if the NHSRCL is in a position to give a final date for the completion of the whole project though an application under the RTI. Responding to the same, the NHSRCL said, «Completion date for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (MAHSRP) can be assessed after award of all tenders/packages.»

The News, said this new post by the Princess of Wales is a "clear message" to both her fans and critics that she is ready to forgive and resume her royal role. Her latest Instagram post on her youngest's birthday is an “unedited" photo of Prince Louis grinning at the camera as he lies barefoot on the grass.

2024 Perak sports a new matte Black and matte Grey dual-tone finish, designed to accentuate the motorcycle's unique design elements. The addition of a brass tank badge and a matching fuel filler cap enhances the retro vibe. The new seat design, now featuring a quilted pattern, not only elevates the look but also offers greater comfort to riders.

«There is nothing like a divide for two wheelers between rural and urban. Some of the most low-priced vehicles, two wheelers are bought in urban areas and some of the more expensive motorcycles are bought also in rural areas,» says Rakesh Sharma, ED, Bajaj Auto. Things are looking good. Growth is back. Margins are 20% and market share is intact. Well, market share has improved. But yes, for the moment, things are looking good. I hope they stay this way.

Cyient DLM shares rallied 13% on Wednesday at the day’s high of Rs 779.55 after the company yesterday reported an 80.2% year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profit at Rs 22.7 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024. The company's Q4 revenue stood at Rs 362 crores, with quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 12.7% and YoY growth of 30.5%.

Living in the present is great. However, the stress of not having a secure future will give you nightmares. Many people start investing in their 20s or even 30s but one thing they forget to prioritize is planning for retirement. Retirement planning is as important as planning for your marriage, education, and more. If you have hit your 40s and feel like you have missed the train, don't worry! ETMarkets spoke to Chirag Muni, Executive Director at Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd to understand the best way to start your retirement journey in your 40s. Excerpts: How important is it to plan for retirement? Chirag Muni: Retirement planning is very crucial in every individual’s life. A lot of decisions need to be taken early for a secured retirement and a steady flow of income even post-retirement. The best way to increase retirement savings is to start early with a few disciplined steps.

₹16 lakh crore of his “billionaire friends" while also listing how money could have been used to prevent farmer suicides, help unemployed youth and women. In an extensive post in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi suggests that ₹16 lakh crore could cover the cost of waiving farm loans and subsidising LPG cylinders at ₹400 for the entire country for at least 20 years.

More people are using so-called Earned Wage Access apps to get money to pay bills and buy groceries in between paydays