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The minimum wages in the neighbouring states, they have said in representations to the government, are less, and a further hike could make them less competitive compared to the industries in towns in neighbouring states. The minimum wages in Karnataka are the second highest in the country, and another round of increase could hurt the state’s investment prospects, they have said. The industry associations have submitted letters to the departments of Industry and Labour, as well as the chief secretary calling for government intervention. The Labour department is re-working on a revised minimum wage structure as per the September 26 directions of the High Court.

Millions of parents who took out student loans on behalf of their children were left out of the Biden administration’s new repayment plans. Parent Plus loans, which account for more than $111 billion in outstanding student debt, aren’t eligible for the lower monthly payments and shorter paths to forgiveness offered under the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program announced in January. Neither were they part of the one-time adjustment in July to other income-driven repayment programs that awarded borrowers nearly $40 billion dollars in debt relief.

Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is an embodiment of the fusion of Mesoamerican rituals, European religious practices, and Spanish cultural influences. At its core, this celebration is a harmonious blend of ancient Aztec customs that venerated ancestors and the introduction of All Souls' Day by Spanish invaders in the early 1500s. The festivities are a series of ritual observances, characterized by ornate altars adorned with offerings to honor departed souls. Families gather at the gravesites of their loved ones, adorned with colorful decorations, creating a heartfelt remembrance. Communities come together in town squares and community centers to partake in traditional music, dance, and feasting. As part of the celebration, many masquerade as death itself, adorning themselves with colorful body paints, face masks, and ethnic attire.

The Biden administration is cracking down on so-called «junk fees» in retirement accounts.  

NPS). Clarifying the eligibility norms, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) issued an Office Memorandum dated October 20, 2023.

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting warned that Australia was falling behind in the race to attract investment in downstream minerals processing as the nation’s richest person exerts her influence on Western Australia’s lithium industry.

seat belts, according to a report by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Of the casualties, 8,384 were drivers while the remaining 8,331 were passengers, according to the report titled 'Road accidents in India — 2022'. A total of 4,61,312 road accidents occurred in 2022, claiming 1,68,491 lives and leaving 4,43,366 people injured.

The party leaders said it is for the mobile company to explain the issue. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed the opposition for targeting the government without taking up the matter with Apple and dared its leaders, who have received it, to file a criminal case (FIR).

Morgan Stanley’s decision to award $20 million special bonuses to its runners-up for chief executive officer points to a governance risk, raising questions about their commitment to the company, according to Wells Fargo & Co. analyst Mike Mayo.

potential bid to hack their iPhones, said Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, while addressing the press on October 31. "The government is concerned about this issue and it will get to the bottom of it.

By Nate Raymond

(Reuters) — U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Tuesday in the run-up to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting that will shape expectations for its interest rate path, while investors also awaited a fresh batch of earnings reports.

Investing.com — The Dow racked up gains to close higher Monday, as big tech led the broader move higher ahead of quarterly earnings from Apple due later this week, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision slated for Wednesday.

Show directors with Universal Orlando Resort told FOX Business how they got into the business of building haunted houses — and what it takes to create Halloween-themed events.

Mahua Moitra on Tuesday said she will be writing to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla requesting him to follow Raj Dharma to protect opposition MPs over the purported warning by Apple of «state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise» her iPhone. She also urged Birla to summon the Union Home Ministry officials over the issue.

eBullion, a groundbreaking metal technology startup endorsed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the Indian government and supported by Hindustan Platinum (HP), is thrilled to introduce a captivating enhancement to its platform. This unveiling marks the dawn of a new era in Precious Metals investment. The “Digital Precious Metals Gifting" functionality, launched in perfect harmony with the festive season, empowers users to bestow the gift of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, with options available starting at a mere ₹100. This feature provides a distinctive and enduring means to transform special moments into treasured keepsakes.

For a quick rundown of the challenges Federal Reserve policy makers will be sorting through when they meet this week, last week’s economic data fits the bill. Start with gross domestic product. The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the economy grew at a blistering 4.9% annual rate in the third quarter, marking the fastest pace since the fourth quarter of 2021.

Apple warning them of «state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise» their iPhones and posted the purported screenshots on their X handles. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Priyanka Chaturvedi, Congress' Lok Sabha Member Shashi Tharoor and his party's media and publicity department head Pawan Khera shared the screenshots on X.

New rules that could bypass anti-development councils are likely to be considered by the NSW cabinet soon, although how they would work is unclear, according to the state’s property development lobby group.

high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) who engage in tax underpayment, according to Financial Express. This decision follows the department's discovery that the reduction in the highest tax rate on personal income from 42.74% to 39% in the FY24 Budget has not deterred tax evasion among HNIs. The department is currently engaged in a comprehensive “360-degree profiling" of individuals who have either reported or are likely to have an annual income exceeding ₹1 crore.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday acknowledged the importance of making its search engine the default in keeping users loyal — a key point in a once-in-a generation U.S. antitrust fight focused on billions of dollars Google paid to be the default on laptops and smartphones. Google, which started paying for default status on devices in 2005, monitored for compliance. At one point, the company expressed concern to Apple that its Safari browser would send particular queries, especially lucrative ones, to companies like Amazon.com.