CHENNAI: The principle of equal pay for equal work applies only when employees work in the same institution under identical service conditions, Madras high court has said.“There cannot be any comparison in respect of employees working in public sector undertakings as well as govt departments. Since service rules are different and distinct, the question of…
Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third highest ever amid regional tensions Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market has delivered another headline-grabbing milestone. Even as geopolitical tensions ripple across the Middle East, the emirate has recorded a Dh422 million apartment sale, the third-most expensive residential apartment transaction in its history, highlighting the remarkable resilience of Dubai’s high-end real…
Britney Spears’ former assistant, Sean Phillip, revealed the singer contacted him after her recent DUI arrest, assuring him she was “OK.” Phillip shared that Spears, whom he described as a strong and not harmful person, gave him permission to speak about the incident. This update comes amid fan concerns following the alleged DUI in California….
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi NEW DELHI: Stressing the need for stronger industrial preparedness for modern warfare, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Friday said recent global conflicts have challenged the long-held assumption that wars would be short and decisive, highlighting the urgent need for nations to build resilient defence industrial capacities.Speaking during…
US stocks fell sharply on Friday as surging oil prices and disappointing economic data fuelled concerns about a potential stagflation scenario, where slowing growth combines with rising inflation.The S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 909 points, or 1.9%, to 48,338.36 as of 9:35 am Eastern Time, AP reported. The Nasdaq…
Sanju Samson, right, and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson has finally “come of age” in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, praising the wicketkeeper-batter’s improved mental strength, consistency and smarter shot selection after a string of match-winning performances.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ is nearing its censor certification, with a screening scheduled for March 9, 2026. This development could pave the way for a release, potentially before the Tamil Nadu elections in late April or early May. The film’s release was initially planned for Pongal but was delayed. Thalapathy Vijay‘s most awaited actioner ‘Jana…
Mamata with nephew Abhishek at the protest site in Kolkata on Friday KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee began her sit-in Friday, alleging a “BJP-EC conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters” through SIR of the electoral roll, and said the upcoming assembly polls would be a farce if genuine voters are not allowed to vote.To back her…
In Dubai, traders have begun offering gold at discounts of up to $30 per ounce compared with the benchmark price in London. (AI image) US-Irasel-Iran war impact on gold prices: In UAE’s Dubai, which finds itself in the midst of the escalating Middle East crisis, the yellow metal is now available at very steep discounts….
Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the run out of Jacob Bethell of England. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis heaped glowing praise on India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after the fast bowler’s decisive spell helped India edge past England by seven runs in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…
