Fri Jan 10 11:11:12 UTC 2025: ## Bihar PSC Exam Cancelled, L&T Chairman Sparks Controversy with Work-Life Balance Comments

**Patna, Bihar:** The Patna High Court will hear a petition challenging the cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary examination on an unspecified date. The petition, filed by the Jansuraj Party, has been accepted by the court.

Separately, the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand is reportedly set to announce new benefits for its MLAs and employees.

Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of an RJD MLA close to Lalu Prasad Yadav, escalating difficulties for Alok Mehta, a former minister in the Mahagathbandhan government.

**L&T Chairman’s Controversial Remarks Ignite Debate:**

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan’s comments urging employees to work 90 hours a week have sparked widespread controversy. In a viral video, Subrahmanyan is seen suggesting that employees should not hesitate to work on Sundays, questioning how long they can spend admiring their wives.

L&T subsequently issued a statement clarifying that the chairman’s remarks were intended to emphasize the need for exceptional effort to achieve ambitious goals, and the company’s commitment to a passionate work culture. However, the statement failed to quell the debate sparked by the controversial remarks, drawing comparisons to similar comments previously made by Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy. The comments have reignited conversations about work-life balance and the pressures faced by employees in the corporate world.

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