The Cabinet has approved key amendments to the Maternity Protection Act and the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act, expanding paid leave and workplace protections to fathers and adoptive parents while removing long-standing restrictions on maternity benefits.
Author: Tanisha Cardozo
Drishti Marine Seahorse Platform Anchors Rescue of 13 NIO Students from Miramar Beach
Drishti Marine’s newly deployed floating Seahorse platform played a critical role in the safe and timely rescue of 13 National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) students after their fishing trawler ran aground on a sandbar off Miramar beach.
Costa Rican Coach Amelia Valverde Appointed to Guide India Women’s Football Team at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to appoint Costa Rican coach Amelia Valverde on a short-term contract to guide the Indian women’s football team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia, with the decision expected within 48 hours.
JCI Dapoli Organises Individual Development Training Session for 119 Students
JCI Dapoli successfully conducted an Individual Development Training Session at Padmashi Bhiku Ramji tatha Dadasaheb Idate Arts and Commerce Junior College, Mandangad, empowering students with leadership, confidence, and goal-setting skills.
Always… Alan Rickman: Ten Years On, His Magic Still Lives
A decade after his passing, Alan Rickman remains unforgettable—immortalised as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and celebrated for a body of work that spanned villains, romantics, poets, and prophets of cinema.
