Maharashtra Plans Longer Workdays: Private Sector Might See 10-Hour Shifts Soon!

August 28, 2025

Maharashtra Plans Longer Workdays: Private Sector Might See 10-Hour Shifts Soon!

Maharashtra government is thinking big! They want to stretch the daily work hours for private employees from 9 to 10. New labour rules might also increase overtime and let women work late. Big changes might be coming to businesses with up to 20 workers. But remember, it’s all still 'thinking' - no final decision yet!

Maoists Kill Shikshadoot Laxman Barse in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma Amid Rising Bastar Violence

August 28, 2025

Maoists Kill Shikshadoot Laxman Barse in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma Amid Rising Bastar Violence

In a chilling attack, Maoists murdered 30-year-old shikshadoot Laxman Barse in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The brutal strike adds to a deadly wave of Maoist violence in Bastar this year, with around 30 killed so far in seven districts. Barse’s family was also attacked when they tried to save him.

Arundhati Roy’s Fiery Memoir Reveals Her Mother Mary Roy’s Life and Legacy with All Its Rough Edges

August 28, 2025

Arundhati Roy’s Fiery Memoir Reveals Her Mother Mary Roy’s Life and Legacy with All Its Rough Edges

Arundhati Roy, with fierce honesty, opens up about her mother Mary Roy’s heroic life and family struggles in her new memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'. From battles for women’s rights to love mixed with rage, she shares raw truths of freedom, violence, and the wild hearts within all of us.

Trump’s Threat to Deploy Troops Sparks Fury as Chicago Crime Drops Sharply

August 28, 2025

Trump’s Threat to Deploy Troops Sparks Fury as Chicago Crime Drops Sharply

President Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to Chicago to fight crime has stirred fear and anger. Despite his harsh words calling Chicago a “hell hole,” the city has actually seen violent crime drop by up to 37%. Residents and activists warn troops might worsen, not fix, the problem.

Supreme Court Judge Nagarathna Dissent Sparks Debate on Collegium's Choice of Justice Pancholi

August 28, 2025

Supreme Court Judge Nagarathna Dissent Sparks Debate on Collegium's Choice of Justice Pancholi

Justice B V Nagarathna opposes collegium's move to elevate Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to Supreme Court, calling it 'counter-productive' and warning about damage to judiciary's credibility.