Pregnant UK Woman Awarded Rs 1 Crore After Being Fired For Requesting Work From Home

A UK employment tribunal has awarded a pregnant employee 93,000 pounds (around ₹1 crore) in compensation after her boss unfairly dismissed her. According to the Independent, the woman’s employer, Ammar Kabir, terminated her via text, citing business difficulties and the need for an in-office worker. The message, which abruptly ended her employment and was punctuated … Read more

India Lodges Strong Protest After Fishermen Injured In Lankan Navy Firing

An incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy was reported during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island on Tuesday. The fishermen were on board a fishing vessel when the incident occurred. India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over the incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy … Read more

Trump Administration Directs US Agencies To Start Firing Diversity Staff

The memo referred to jobs aimed at boosting “diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.” (File) Washington: The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating staffers working in positions related to diversity programs, after placing them on paid leave earlier this week. “Each agency, department, or commission head shall take action … Read more