India workplace trends: Disengagement surges as ‘quiet quitting’ spreads, what’s driving employees disconnect

Workplace trends are shifting from “quiet quitting” to “job hugging”, with employee engagement declining globally and sharply in South Asia particularly India, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, as reported ET.Released on Wednesday, the report analysed employee mood and well-being across 160 countries and found that engagement has declined for the…

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Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif season 2026 on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers, according to an official statement.The subsidy will be applicable for the Kharif season from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The tentative…

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Father cannot escape responsibility by understating income: Delhi High Court reduces maintenance to Rs 25,000 for three children

The High Court undertook a detailed scrutiny of the financial disclosures made by both parties. (AI image) In a detailed and socially grounded ruling, the Delhi High Court has reiterated that a father cannot evade his obligation to maintain his minor children by understating his income or making selective financial disclosures. The Court stressed that…

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Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on April 8, 2026 & in the near-term?

Gold remains in a broad consolidation phase following the recent correction from highs. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will likely be range-bound in the coming days, says Divya Mandaliya, Commodity Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited.Gold’s price action over the past week highlights a market increasingly driven by liquidity…

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