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Crèche benefits under India’s Labour Codes: What employers and working parents need to know

The crèche allowance is generally admissible for up to two children. For many working parents, one of the biggest challenges after the birth of a child is balancing childcare responsibilities with professional commitments. While employer-provided childcare facilities have existed under labour laws for many years, the newly notified Labour Codes have brought renewed focus to…

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bio gas

India eyes LNG import alternatives: Cabinet approves Rs 23,731 cr GOBARdhan scheme for compressed bio-gas

The government sees compressed bio-gas as a domestic solution to LNG. In a bid towards energy security, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for bio gas. GOBARdhan or the Galvanizing Organic Bio- Agro Resources Dhan scheme aims to push for the production of compressed bio-gas.The move assumes significance in…

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taxation and other laws amendment bill

Taxation bill to promote electronic manufacturing clears LS; allows provision for MDR on UPI transactions

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill is aimed at drawing more foreign capital into India. The Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill without discussion as continued sloganeering by Opposition members over several issues disrupted proceedings. Following the passage of the legislation, which also amends the Payment and Settlement…

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Gold, silver price prediction: Is gold, silver price rise sustainable? Check outlook on August 6, 2026

Gold is targeting 148,000 and 152,000 as the immediate resistance levels. Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are showing some bullish bias while silver prices are also seeing some recovery, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook MCX Gold has breached from its consolidation…

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‘Zero tolerance for unethical practices at HDFC’

Kumar described governance risks as isolated and manageable events rather than structural failures MUMBAI: HDFC Bank’s newly appointed chairman Rajiv Kumar said the lender’s corporate governance remains fundamentally uncompromised, while asserting that the board will ensure control functions stay fully empowered with zero tolerance for unethical practices.Addressing leadership changes and external scrutiny after the exit…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: BSE Sensex gains over 130 points; Nifty50 holds above 24,600

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday, extending gains after the RBI kept interest rates unchanged in its latest monetary policy review. The BSE Sensex opened at 78,782.43, up 201.43 points (0.26%) from its previous close of 78,581, while the NSE Nifty 50 opened at 24,641, gaining 16.35 points (0.07%) from its previous close of…

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