Compensation

AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its Covishield vaccine can cause thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), a rare but serious condition. This admission came during a class-action lawsuit initiated after a recipient suffered permanent brain damage from TTS. Although AstraZeneca insists the vaccine's benefits outweigh the risks, it faces potential liability and significant compensation claims.

A Bengaluru resident won a legal battle against Swiggy, securing Rs 5,000 compensation for a failed ice cream delivery. Despite Swiggy's claim of intermediary status, the court ruled in favour of the customer, citing deficient service and unfair trade practices. This underscores the significance of accountability and consumer rights in online food delivery.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took home a salary of just $1 in 2023, the lowest among all Meta employees. However, he received about $24.4 million in other compensation, primarily covering security costs.

Arne Slot is set to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s next manager after the terms of his move from Feyenoord were agreed in principle between the two clubs on Friday.

Troubled aviation giant Boeing announced a first-quarter loss of $343 million on Wednesday, reflecting recent safety challenges that have resulted in decreased production and deliveries.

The Bengaluru Urban Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled against Myntra in two cases involving service deficiencies and unfair practices. One customer was refunded for unauthorized transactions, receiving Rs 45,489, while another was awarded gold coins or compensation totalling Rs 63,768. Myntra also faces penalties totalling Rs 45,000 for its actions.

In a recent viral video interview, veteran journalist Karan Thapar took Congress Manifesto Committee member Praveen Chakravarty to task over the party's stance on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The Karnataka Congress government's plea for drought relief, amounting to 8 thousand crores, has prompted a legal battle with the central government, with the Supreme Court issuing a notice to the Centre. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged urgency, while the Centre emphasized dialogue over litigation. The dispute highlights growing tensions between state and central authorities.

It is reportedly said that the licensees have been instructed to prominently display the order within their premises, while also ensuring closure of their business establishments on designated dry days. The directive emphasizes that licensees will not be entitled to compensation for any changes in the list of dry days.

BEVO MD Yogesh Gupta stated that the corporation's profits currently cover all employees' salaries and operational expenses. Any reduction in profits would directly impact all the compensations and benefits.

Starting April 1, the registration of all vehicles older than 15 years will be cancelled nationwide, effectively rendering them junk and subject to confiscation if found on the road. This decision aims to uphold environmental balance.

The Karnataka Education Department is under fire for setting unfeasible deadlines for evaluating over 1.66 crore answer sheets for 5th, 8th, and 9th-grade board exams within three days. Educators and school boards criticize the directive, citing staff shortages and lack of compensation. The Recognized Unaided Private Schools’ Association (RUPSA) has appealed for reconsideration of the deadlines.

The petition stated that the police had brutally beaten her while she was standing away from the protestors.

Jennifer Mistry used to play Mrs. Roshan Sodhi in TMKOC and had quit the show in 2023 and later filed a complaint against Asit Kumarr Modi, the show's Project Head Sohail Ramani, and executive producer Jatin Bajaj alleging sexual harassment at work.

During the recent terror attack at the Crocus concert hall in Moscow's suburbs, Russia, a 15-year-old part-time worker Islam Khalilov exhibited extraordinary composure.