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Microsoft Faces Lawsuit in Australia Over Allegedly Misleading Users on Copilot Pricing
Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in Australia after the ACCC accused it of misleading Microsoft 365 subscribers. The regulator claims Microsoft failed to mention that users could keep their old plan at the same price without Copilot AI features. Instead, subscribers were told to pay higher prices or cancel. The case could result in fines of up to AUD ...
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
For international professionals - especially recent graduates and early-career job seekers - the fee could make the H-1B route less accessible to get the opportunity to work in the U.S.
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8th Pay Commission Soon? A Guide To Your Estimated Salary Hike And Allowances
The long-awaited 8th Pay Commission is set to bring significant hikes in salaries for central government employees and pensioners.
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Indian Techie Fired By Toxic Boss But Company Now Wants Him Back, Story Viral
Despite loving the work and pay, the techie endured three months of toxicity but was unceremoniously fired at the behest of the 'toxic' boss.
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Aadhaar Update Charges Hiked: Check Services And How Much You Need To Pay
While children's updates remain free at certain stages, most services have become more expensive under the revised structure.
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H-1B Visa: What Indian Students Need To Know About 1 Lakh Dollar Fee Hike
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: H-1B visa holders will be required to renew their visas time to time and pay a fee of more than Rs. 88 lakhs each time.
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Top Court Reserves Verdict On Pleas Asking Bengal To Pay 25% Of Pending Dues
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on pleas, including the one filed by the West Bengal government against the Calcutta High Court 2022 order, asking the state to release Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears since July 2009.
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8th Pay Commission 2026: Salary Hike, Allowance Cuts And What It Means For You
The 8th Pay Commission, approved for implementation from January 1, 2026, aims to revise salaries and pensions of around 49 lakh central employees and 65 lakh pensioners.
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Swiggy and Zomato Raise Platform Fees to Up to Rs. 15 Amidst Rise in Festival-Related Demand
Swiggy and Zomato have hiked their platform fees in anticipation of the festive rush. Swiggy now charges Rs. 15 on orders, whereas Zomato's platform fees has been hiked by Rs. 2 to Rs. 12. This price hike is said to be in anticipation of the surge in food delivery orders ahead of the festive season. Zomato is also reportedly testing a new VIP Mode ...
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80% Of Cognizant's Eligible Employees To Get Wage Hike Effective November 1
IT services company Cognizant on Thursday said about 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike, effective November 1, 2025. Top performers will receive the highest increases.
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Spotify Premium Gets More Expensive in India, Europe, Middle East, and Select Other Markets
Spotify Premium subscription will now cost more in India, Europe, the Middle East, and select other markets. The streaming service announced its price hike on Monday, and it will be applicable to all of its plans. Users will have to pay more to continue uninterrupted access to ad-free music, along with other benefits.
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Nitish Kumar Doubles Pay For Cooks, Night Guards Ahead Of Polls
Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday morning announced a pay hike of Rs 1,650 for the cooks working under the mid-day meal scheme.
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Increases Honorarium For ASHA, Mamta Workers
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a significant hike in the honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers in recognition of their contribution to improving rural health services.
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Massive Protests Erupt In IIT Guwahati Over 'Exceptionally High' Fee Hike
IIT Guwahati students are protesting fee hike. They allege they were promised a revision in hike but nothing happened and on Tuesday, the day of registration for the July-November semester, the students were forced to pay fee.
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8th Pay Commission: Your Complete Guide To The Expected 30-34% Salary Hike For Government Employees
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to significantly revise salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners, with a potential 30-34% hike in remuneration, impacting around 11 million beneficiaries and boosting the Indian economy.
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Microsoft Faces Lawsuit in Australia Over Allegedly Misleading Users on Copilot Pricing
Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in Australia after the ACCC accused it of misleading Microsoft 365 subscribers. The regulator claims Microsoft failed to mention that users could keep their old plan at the same price without Copilot AI features. Instead, subscribers were told to pay higher prices or cancel. The case could result in fines of up to AUD ...
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
For international professionals - especially recent graduates and early-career job seekers - the fee could make the H-1B route less accessible to get the opportunity to work in the U.S.
-
8th Pay Commission Soon? A Guide To Your Estimated Salary Hike And Allowances
The long-awaited 8th Pay Commission is set to bring significant hikes in salaries for central government employees and pensioners.
-
Indian Techie Fired By Toxic Boss But Company Now Wants Him Back, Story Viral
Despite loving the work and pay, the techie endured three months of toxicity but was unceremoniously fired at the behest of the 'toxic' boss.
-
Aadhaar Update Charges Hiked: Check Services And How Much You Need To Pay
While children's updates remain free at certain stages, most services have become more expensive under the revised structure.
-
H-1B Visa: What Indian Students Need To Know About 1 Lakh Dollar Fee Hike
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: H-1B visa holders will be required to renew their visas time to time and pay a fee of more than Rs. 88 lakhs each time.
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Top Court Reserves Verdict On Pleas Asking Bengal To Pay 25% Of Pending Dues
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on pleas, including the one filed by the West Bengal government against the Calcutta High Court 2022 order, asking the state to release Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears since July 2009.
-
8th Pay Commission 2026: Salary Hike, Allowance Cuts And What It Means For You
The 8th Pay Commission, approved for implementation from January 1, 2026, aims to revise salaries and pensions of around 49 lakh central employees and 65 lakh pensioners.
-
Swiggy and Zomato Raise Platform Fees to Up to Rs. 15 Amidst Rise in Festival-Related Demand
Swiggy and Zomato have hiked their platform fees in anticipation of the festive rush. Swiggy now charges Rs. 15 on orders, whereas Zomato's platform fees has been hiked by Rs. 2 to Rs. 12. This price hike is said to be in anticipation of the surge in food delivery orders ahead of the festive season. Zomato is also reportedly testing a new VIP Mode ...
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80% Of Cognizant's Eligible Employees To Get Wage Hike Effective November 1
IT services company Cognizant on Thursday said about 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike, effective November 1, 2025. Top performers will receive the highest increases.
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Spotify Premium Gets More Expensive in India, Europe, Middle East, and Select Other Markets
Spotify Premium subscription will now cost more in India, Europe, the Middle East, and select other markets. The streaming service announced its price hike on Monday, and it will be applicable to all of its plans. Users will have to pay more to continue uninterrupted access to ad-free music, along with other benefits.
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Nitish Kumar Doubles Pay For Cooks, Night Guards Ahead Of Polls
Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday morning announced a pay hike of Rs 1,650 for the cooks working under the mid-day meal scheme.
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Increases Honorarium For ASHA, Mamta Workers
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a significant hike in the honorarium for ASHA and Mamta workers in recognition of their contribution to improving rural health services.
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Massive Protests Erupt In IIT Guwahati Over 'Exceptionally High' Fee Hike
IIT Guwahati students are protesting fee hike. They allege they were promised a revision in hike but nothing happened and on Tuesday, the day of registration for the July-November semester, the students were forced to pay fee.
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8th Pay Commission: Your Complete Guide To The Expected 30-34% Salary Hike For Government Employees
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to significantly revise salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners, with a potential 30-34% hike in remuneration, impacting around 11 million beneficiaries and boosting the Indian economy.
