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West Bengal doctors’ strike: Mamata Banerjee knows autocratic regimes fall where the mind is without fear

Rulers with a dictatorial streak such as Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, remain perennially scared of dissenting voices and popular uprising.

Himachal Pradesh ambulance strike: Govt imposes Essential Services Maintenance Act in four districts after employees riot

After 800 ambulance employees protested over various demands, Himachal Pradesh govt has now imposed ESMA in four districts

Hiranandani kidney scam: Bail plea of 2 doctors rejected, nephrologists plan to stop transplants

A Mumbai court on Friday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of two doctors in connection with the case of alleged kidney transplant racket at Hiranandani hospital

Deeper look needs to be taken at blockchain: EU watchdog

The European Union's markets watchdog will study blockchain in more depth after an initial analysis showed it was too early to say whether the technology poses any threat to financial markets.

Sanitation workers cannot hold the city to ransom, says Delhi HC

Sanitation workers cannot "hold the city to ransom" by going on strike if they have been paid their salaries, Delhi High Court said on Friday .

Three killed in clashes at Karachi airport during PIA staff protest, several flights disrupted

At least three persons were shot dead and 12 others injured during clashes between security forces and staff of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) protesting at Karachi's international airport

Doctors in Delhi call off strike hours after AAP govt imposes ESMA

Doctors in the national capital called off their two-day long strike, hours after Delhi government invoked Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).

Sebi needs to step up criminal enforcement: EU market watchdog

The European market regulator said that Sebi faces three main challenges that impact the effectiveness of its regulation on the securities market participants.

Kanpur: Doctors call off six-day strike after Allahabad HC steps in

Doctors in Kanpur on Thursday called off their six-day strike against the attack on their colleagues in Kanpur, a day after the UP government clamped ESMA against striking medicos and the Allahabad High Court stepped in to resolve the deadlock.

Karnataka passes Esma Bill, makes striking at work non-bailable offence

It gives government the power to declare even those services that the state has powers to make laws for under List II of the 7th Schedule of the Constitution, as essential services.