UGC Directs HEIs to Enable UPI Payments for Students
UGC mandates UPI, UPI QR payments in HEIs to ease transactions, boost digital inclusion, and support students with a raised ₹5 lakh UPI limit for education.
Haryana Amends Contractual Employees Security of Service Act
The 2025 amendment clarifies service terms, replacing “calendar year” with “one year contractual service” and repeals earlier ordinance
Nagaland Issues New Expansion To Casual Employee Definition Under Law
Nagaland includes contingency, fixed, and wage-paid staff as Casual Employees under the 2001 Act, ensuring benefits, job security, and regularisation prospects.
New AI Apprenticeship Program Proposed Under NATS by BOPT-ER
BOPT-ER urges NATS-registered establishments to support a new AI Apprenticeship Program aimed at bridging India’s growing AI talent gap.
Haryana Govt Withdraws April 30 Holiday for Akshaya Tritiya
Haryana withdraws April 30, 2025 gazetted holiday for Akshaya Tritiya, citing it was notified inadvertently in the earlier holiday list.
Telangana Issues New Draft Law for Gig Workers Welfare & Rights
Telangana introduces draft bill to secure rights, welfare, and benefits for gig and platform workers, including mandatory registration and social security.
Centre Mandates New 100% Jute Packaging for Foodgrains
Govt of India enforces jute packaging norms for foodgrains and sugar to support jute industry, effective till June 30, 2025, under Jute Packaging Act.
New Extension For Validity of Ammonium Nitrate Licenses
Centre notifies amendment to Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012 doubling license validity and renewal period from five to ten years, effective immediately
UP Issues New VDA for Hotel Industry Workers
Uttar Pradesh hikes variable dearness allowance for hotel and restaurant workers, effective April 1, 2025, based on CPI average of July–December 2024.
UP Issues New Minimum Wages for Vacuum Sugar Mills Workers
Uttar Pradesh updates VDA for vacuum sugar mill workers, effective April 1, 2025, based on CPI average of Nov 24 to Jan 25 at 9453.18 points
