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Category : Business and economics
Published on: December 16 2025
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India has emerged as one of the world’s most overworked countries, with employees working an average of 45.7 hours per week, according to the International Labour Organization’s 2024 report. The findings highlight risks of burnout, mental stress, and work-life imbalance, placing India alongside Bangladesh and Mongolia. Long hours are driven by informal sector norms, job insecurity, and digital connectivity. The report has renewed focus on the proposed Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, aiming to regulate after-hours work communication.
Delhi’s Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster after winning his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia.
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Read More....National Startup Day 2026 marks 10 years of the Startup India initiative launched to promote entrepreneurship.
Read More....MS Dhoni was appointed brand ambassador of the Pune Grand Tour, India’s first international multi-stage cycling race.
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