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International Labour Day, observed annually on May 1st, is a global tribute to the invaluable contributions of workers and the ongoing struggles of the working class. Originating from the late nineteenth-century labour movement, this day, also known as May Day, commemorates the historic fight for improved working conditions and fair treatment. International Labour Day 2024: History The roots of International Labour Day trace back to a pivotal event in American history. In 1886, workers rallied for the establishment of an eight-hour workday, culminating in a massive demonstration. However, tensions flared in Chicago, leading to the tragic 'Haymarket Affair,' which ultimately became the catalyst for the inception of International Labour Day.

Manish Sisodia will approach the high court against a city court's Tuesday order, refusing bail to him in the alleged excise policy scam case, AAP said. In a statement, the party said that Sisodia's bail plea was rejected by the Rouse Avenue Court. The court dismissed Sisodia's bail pleas in corruption and money-laundering cases lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged irregularities in the formulation and execution of the excise policy of 2021-22. Special judge Kaveri Baweja denied the relief, saying the stage is not right to grant bail to Sisodia.

BSE estimates its total outgo to be around ₹69 crore, including interest, excluding GST, from FY07-23, and ₹96 crore (excluding GST) for FY24, which it must pay to Sebi by 30 April, as per the directive. It also noted that it had already paid ₹1.66 crore plus GST on premium turnover to Sebi for the previous fiscal year. Two figures stand out here: a fee of ₹1.66 crore on the premium turnover of options plus GST, and ₹96 crore plus GST on the notional turnover of options.

PM Modi on Monday said he had informed the Pakistan government about Balakot air strike before it came out in the media and cited that ‘Modi doesn't hide things nor attacks from hiding’. The prime minister claimed that he doesn't believe in attacking from the back and fights openly face to face and in case of Balakot air strikes, he disclosed information about it and the destruction caused to the enemies even before the news broke. "I had asked the forces to call the media and inform them, but I said before that I will inform Pakistan through telephone about airstrikes at night and destruction caused, but Pakistan people did not come on phone.

Looming changes to how capital gains are taxed are spurring some “anxiety” in Canada’s cottage country, some real estate experts say, as owners fret over whether they should rush to sell before the proposals from the 2024 federal budget come into effect this summer.

IDV calculators that can help you estimate the depreciation rate for your car. IDV add-ons can be valuable if your priority is to maximise coverage. For instance, zero depreciation insurance may increase the IDV to reflect the car's original purchase price.

Israel-Palestine-related boycotts, as per a Reuters report. Although the number of affected stores wasn't specified, local media indicated that over 100 outlets were temporarily shut down, it added. The franchise has 600 outlets in the country.

Also read: Arvind Kejriwal news: Tihar jail administration allows wife Sunita to meet Delhi Chief Minister Stating that the decision of Arvind Kejriwal to continue as the Chief Minister after his arrest is "personal", the court said that “it does not mean that the fundamental rights of school-going children would be trampled upon". “National interest and public interest demands that no person who holds this post is incommunicado or absent for a long stretch of time or for an uncertain period of time.

In a remarkable judgement delivered on 6 April 2024, a day that should stay marked memorably on our calendar, the Supreme Court of India (SC) recognized that “….the people have a right against the adverse effects of climate change." And that “this right and the right to a clean environment… [is] necessary to articulate... as a distinct right. It is recognised by Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (right to life)." The SC judgement clearly spells out that the right to health (under Article 21) is impacted by factors that degrade the environment.

Best Mutual Funds to invest in 2024: What are the best mutual funds in India right now? Well, determining the top or the best mutual funds to invest in depends on various factors such as your investment goals, risk tolerance, investment horizon, and personal preferences. However, some types of mutual equity funds have outperformed their benchmark index in one year.

India is undoubtedly a leading country in the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. A recent survey on cloud complexity by NetApp, a data infrastructure company, revealed that 70% of firms in India have AI projects up and running, as against 53% in the US, and that 91% of the companies in India plan to use their data to train AI models, as against a global average of 62%.

Bank holiday on May 1: May 1 is celebrated as Maharashtra Day in honour of the formation of Maharashtra in India. It marks the anniversary of the day in 1960 when the state was officially formed after reorganising states on linguistic lines. May 1st is also observed as Labour Day, a day to honour the contributions of workers and the labour movement.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Monday a proposal for a ceasefire presented to Hamas by Israel, characterising it as «extraordinarily generous,» CNN reported. «In this moment the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas,» he told World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende in the Saudi capital Riyadh. «They (Hamas) have to decide and they have to decide quickly,» he said. «I'm hopeful that they will make the right decision.»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has vowed to stay in office and govern “with even more strength."

The activist investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern are picking up key support

Late this year, Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks

Sue Bird says becoming a part-owner of the only WNBA franchise she ever played for felt like an inevitability

Bringing web3 and decentralization to the masses, Exa Protocol, introduced its visionary approach to change the Web3 landscape with the inaugural edition of ExaConf 2024. Building upon the core principles of pseudonymity, security, and decentralization, Exa Protocol aims to empower users and redefine the future of Web3.

capital flows have been firm, foreign lenders have requested the banking regulator for flexibility in compliance with the central bank's Large Exposures Framework (LEF), particularly in handling certain types of accounts that facilitate global transactions. Banks have requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to consider excluding Nostro accounts from the exposures that are permitted under the LEF as sporadic instances of foreign flows that are meant for payouts over the next couple of days have resulted in breaches of the central bank's exposure norms, sources aware of the developments told ET. A Nostro account is one that a bank holds with an overseas lender which is denominated in the currency of that country. Such accounts help banks in enabling fund flows for international trade.

WhatsApp cannot issue GoI — or any government, for that matter — a fait accompli over encryption. The right to privacy is by no means absolute in any system of law, and governments are well within their rights to seek with due process information for law enforcement. There can be debate over what constitutes due process, and how to go about satisfying its requirements. In these pursuits, law and technology need to come closer on the art of the possible. But absolute positions, such as threatening to stop services if forced to dilute encryption on occasion, can end up badly. Indian courts, unfortunately, have a long list of precedents that fetter fundamental rights. So, it would be better for everyone that things don't come to such a pass.

20,000 doctors died after taking two doses of the COVID vaccine. And he was having such a high profile that, you know, people believed what he said. That was the unfortunate part of it," Asokan was quoted as saying.