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Forcing Employees to Stay Is Like Bonded Labour, Says Kerala High Court

14-02-2026 / 0 comments

Kerala | 14 Feb 2026 The Kerala High Court has made it clear that an employer cannot force an employee to continue in service by refusing to accept a resignation. The court said that once an employee submits a resignation in line with the terms of the employment contract, the employer is duty-bound to accept it. Any refusal without valid legal grounds would amount to bonded labour, which is prohibited under the Constitution. The observation came while the court was hearing a plea filed by a...

MSRTC Goes Digital: National Common Mobility Card to Become Mandatory for Concession Passengers

12-02-2026 / 0 comments

Maharashtra | 11 Feb 2026 In a major move towards digitising public transport, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced that it will implement the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) system across the state. The smart card will be made mandatory for passengers availing social concessions. The decision was announced on Wednesday by Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, marking an important shift towards cashless and technology-driven travel. Calling...

India Clears Mega Defence Deal: 114 More Rafale Jets Approved, Most to Be Made at Home

12-02-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | 12 Feb 2026 India has taken a major step to strengthen its defence preparedness as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared proposals worth ₹3.60 lakh crore, including the purchase of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation. The Defence Ministry said most of these Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) will be manufactured in India, giving a strong push to domestic defence production and self-reliance. For the Indian Air Force, the council approved...

Bharat Bandh Today: Farmers’ Call May Disrupt Daily Life in Some States

12-02-2026 / 0 comments

Kerala | 12 Feb 2026 A nationwide shutdown, or Bharat Bandh, has been called for today, February 12, by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) as part of its protest against the recently announced India-US trade deal. The strike is being supported by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU and others. While the bandh is expected to have an impact in some regions, its intensity may vary from state to state. In states like Kerala, Karnataka and Odisha, schools and...

छतरपुर में केन-बेतवा परियोजना को लेकर उबाल, विस्थापित ग्रामीणों का एसडीएम कार्यालय के बाहर पथराव

11-02-2026 / 0 comments

छतरपुर (मध्य प्रदेश) | 11 फरवरी 2026 मध्य प्रदेश के छतरपुर जिले में केन-बेतवा लिंक परियोजना को लेकर विस्थापित ग्रामीणों का गुस्सा मंगलवार की रात खुलकर सामने आ गया। अपनी मांगों को लेकर लंबे समय से...