Boardroom slogans, broken payslips: Why India’s gender pay gap won’t budge

Despite the rhetoric of empowerment echoing through boardrooms, India’s gender pay gap remains glaring. Women continue to earn significantly less, with the IT sector emerging as the worst offender, followed by real estate, FMCG, and banking. Career breaks and workplace bias drive the disparity, while professionals demand pay transparency and performance-based growth to break entrenched inequities.

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In northwest Delhi, approximately 200 individuals have reportedly fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning linked to buckwheat flour consumption during Navratri fasting. Authorities were alerted early Tuesday morning, with affected individuals from areas like Jahangirpuri seeking treatment at BJRM Hospital.

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In northwest Delhi, approximately 200 individuals have reportedly fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning linked to buckwheat flour consumption during Navratri fasting. Authorities were alerted early Tuesday morning, with affected individuals from areas like Jahangirpuri seeking treatment at BJRM Hospital.

A political controversy erupted in Dombivli after a Congress worker shared a morphed image of Prime Minister Modi in a sari, triggering strong condemnation from BJP cadres. BJP workers allegedly retaliated by forcing the Congress worker to wear a sari, leading to protests and clashes between the two parties.

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A political controversy erupted in Dombivli after a Congress worker shared a morphed image of Prime Minister Modi in a sari, triggering strong condemnation from BJP cadres. BJP workers allegedly retaliated by forcing the Congress worker to wear a sari, leading to protests and clashes between the two parties.

Tamil Nadu police have filed a case against three minors after a disturbing video surfaced showing an ITI student being stripped and assaulted within a government-run hostel in Madurai district. The victim was forced to undress and subjected to physical abuse, including being struck with a slipper.

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Tamil Nadu police have filed a case against three minors after a disturbing video surfaced showing an ITI student being stripped and assaulted within a government-run hostel in Madurai district. The victim was forced to undress and subjected to physical abuse, including being struck with a slipper.

Customs officials in Kerala are conducting raids across 30 locations, including the residences of actors Dulqar Salman and Prithviraj, as part of "Operation Numkhor." This operation targets the alleged illegal import of approximately 100 premium, second-hand vehicles from Bhutan.

Customs raids homes of actors Dulquer, Prithviraj in vehicle smuggling case

Customs officials in Kerala are conducting raids across 30 locations, including the residences of actors Dulqar Salman and Prithviraj, as part of "Operation Numkhor." This operation targets the alleged illegal import of approximately 100 premium, second-hand vehicles from Bhutan.

IIT Madras Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, views the US H-1B visa fee hike as a positive development for India. He believes it will encourage talented Indian engineers and tech graduates to stay in India, boosting domestic research and innovation.

H-1B fee hike: IIT Madras director calls it a blessing; urges talent retention

IIT Madras Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, views the US H-1B visa fee hike as a positive development for India. He believes it will encourage talented Indian engineers and tech graduates to stay in India, boosting domestic research and innovation.

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The Indian IT sector breathed a sigh of relief after the White House clarified that the proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new applicants, not existing holders, and is a one-time charge. Extensive engagement by the External Affairs Ministry with the Trump administration led to this clarification.

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The Indian IT sector breathed a sigh of relief after the White House clarified that the proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new applicants, not existing holders, and is a one-time charge. Extensive engagement by the External Affairs Ministry with the Trump administration led to this clarification.

IIT Madras Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, views the US H-1B visa fee hike as a positive development for India. He believes it will encourage talented Indian engineers and tech graduates to stay in India, boosting domestic research and innovation.

H-1B fee hike: IIT Madras Director calls it a blessing; Says ‘craze for US is gone’

IIT Madras Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, views the US H-1B visa fee hike as a positive development for India. He believes it will encourage talented Indian engineers and tech graduates to stay in India, boosting domestic research and innovation.

Despite the rhetoric of empowerment echoing through boardrooms, India’s gender pay gap remains glaring. Women continue to earn significantly less, with the IT sector emerging as the worst offender, followed by real estate, FMCG, and banking. Career breaks and workplace bias drive the disparity, while professionals demand pay transparency and performance-based growth to break entrenched inequities.

Boardroom slogans, broken payslips: Why India’s gender pay gap won’t budge

Despite the rhetoric of empowerment echoing through boardrooms, India’s gender pay gap remains glaring. Women continue to earn significantly less, with the IT sector emerging as the worst offender, followed by real estate, FMCG, and banking. Career breaks and workplace bias drive the disparity, while professionals demand pay transparency and performance-based growth to break entrenched inequities.

A 17-year-old rape survivor in Yavatmal district tragically died from severe blood loss after an abortion attempt. The Class 12 student, pregnant due to repeated assaults by her tuition teacher, was given an abortion pill by a doctor in Pusad. Her father sought the abortion discreetly.

Maharashtra: Rape survivor bleeds to death after doctor gives her abortion pill

A 17-year-old rape survivor in Yavatmal district tragically died from severe blood loss after an abortion attempt. The Class 12 student, pregnant due to repeated assaults by her tuition teacher, was given an abortion pill by a doctor in Pusad. Her father sought the abortion discreetly.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lauded Elon Musk and xAI for building a massive AI supercluster in Memphis in just 19 days, a feat Huang deemed "superhuman." The multi-billion dollar Memphis Supercluster aims to significantly advance AI capabilities. In related news, Nvidia announced a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, supplying advanced data center chips.

He is ‘superhuman’: Nvidia CEO praises Musk; says xAI did in 19 what take years to do

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lauded Elon Musk and xAI for building a massive AI supercluster in Memphis in just 19 days, a feat Huang deemed "superhuman." The multi-billion dollar Memphis Supercluster aims to significantly advance AI capabilities. In related news, Nvidia announced a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, supplying advanced data center chips.

Massive protests erupted across Italy due to the Gaza crisis. Workers and protesters mobilised, leading to strikes and transport disruptions. Milan saw clashes with police as demonstrators stormed a train station. Unions demanded Italy sever ties with Israel. Demonstrations occurred in Rome, Bologna, Turin, and other cities. Dock workers slowed operations at ports.

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Massive protests erupted across Italy due to the Gaza crisis. Workers and protesters mobilised, leading to strikes and transport disruptions. Milan saw clashes with police as demonstrators stormed a train station. Unions demanded Italy sever ties with Israel. Demonstrations occurred in Rome, Bologna, Turin, and other cities. Dock workers slowed operations at ports.

Kolkata and its adjacent regions faced significant disruption on Tuesday due to intense overnight rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos. Several areas were submerged, with the southern and eastern parts of the city experiencing the heaviest downpour.

Record rainfall in Kolkata: Schools closed, power and metro services hit; 7 dead

Kolkata and its adjacent regions faced significant disruption on Tuesday due to intense overnight rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos. Several areas were submerged, with the southern and eastern parts of the city experiencing the heaviest downpour.

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Kolkata faced immense disruption as torrential overnight rainfall led to widespread flooding, paralyzing the city. Public transport, including trains and Metro services, was suspended, and streets became submerged, stranding vehicles. Tragically, at least three people died due to electrocution in the rain-affected areas. The IMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall in several South Bengal districts.

Kolkata flooded: Pandals submerged, streets underwater, cars stranded - videos show havoc

Kolkata faced immense disruption as torrential overnight rainfall led to widespread flooding, paralyzing the city. Public transport, including trains and Metro services, was suspended, and streets became submerged, stranding vehicles. Tragically, at least three people died due to electrocution in the rain-affected areas. The IMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall in several South Bengal districts.