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Amid the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions and rising ticket prices, India’s Civil Aviation Minister told Parliament that a year-long airfare freeze is impractical. The government will continue targeted interventions when needed but will not fix prices throughout the year.

Prepaid mobile users in India may soon see a rise in recharge costs as telecom operators prepare to revise their tariffs in December. The expected price adjustments come amid rising operational expenses and ongoing investment in network upgrades.

Despite fears that the recent labour law overhaul would cut monthly incomes, the government has clarified that take-home salaries will remain intact if provident fund (PF) contributions stay capped at ₹15,000. For most employees, that means no drop in in-hand pay despite a new definition of “wages.”

In a major move to curb identity fraud, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to implement a stringent new rule that could render physical photocopies of Aadhaar cards obsolete. The authority is pushing for universal adoption of a digitally secure QR code system for verification, signaling a potential ban on the use…

In a swift and coordinated operation, Indian aviation authorities are on the verge of resolving a significant software malfunction affecting a portion of the Airbus A320 fleet. The DGCA has confirmed that a crucial upgrade has already been implemented on 322 aircraft, with the remaining updates expected to be completed imminently, ensuring no disruption to…

AlwaysFirst has obtained the official list of gazetted and restricted holidays for Central Government Offices across India for 2026. Plan your vacations and manage your schedules as we break down the full calendar of closures.

A counterfeit document alleging misconduct in the Rafale fighter jet deal has spread rapidly across social media platforms. AlwaysFirst can confirm that top government officials have denounced the letter as a complete fabrication, urging the public to exercise caution and avoid sharing unverified information.

In a historic move, the Indian government has unveiled four new labour codes, poised to fundamentally reshape the nation’s employment landscape. This sweeping reform promises a standardized minimum wage, a fixed 8-hour workday, and significant changes to take-home pay structures for a vast segment of the workforce. AlwaysFirst breaks down what this means for you.

In a landmark shift for India’s workforce, the newly enacted labour codes are set to mandate that all salaried employees, including those in the prestigious IT sector, receive their wages by the 7th of every month. This move promises to end payment uncertainties for millions, but are businesses ready for this financial overhaul?