Delhi government initiates process to bring unorganised, gig, platform and construction workers under social security net. Welfare boards and schemes to be established for transparent benefit delivery.
Crane Stationery faces a shortage of master engravers, not due to AI but because few humans pursue this precise craft. Training takes years, pay starts low, and perfection is demanded daily.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India highlights efforts to enhance trade, defense, and skilled labor mobility despite differences over Russia.
A Daily Mail investigation reveals two Indian-origin individuals selling UK work visas illegally through Facebook Marketplace, offering options with or without jobs for thousands of pounds.
India faces a critical choice: export its skilled workforce or attract foreign capital to fuel domestic growth. Experts argue for a capital-import strategy to build a $30 trillion economy. Discover the analysis and policy shifts needed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Ahmedabad for talks with PM Modi. The Gujarati diaspora in Germany eyes visa cap hikes and stronger bilateral ties. Details inside.
As US visa rules tighten, Indian students are turning to Germany, where applications rose 35% in 2025. Chancellor Merz's visit highlights a strategic shift. Explore the new study abroad trend.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
India's infrastructure boom creates high demand for skilled labour, leading to air travel for workers and a shrinking class divide. Discover how rapid urbanisation is reshaping the economy.
India's massive infrastructure push is creating high demand for skilled workers, who now fly to projects, earning up to ₹1 lakh monthly and bridging the traditional class gap. Discover how this shift is reshaping the workforce.
Meet Love Kush, a 19-year-old construction worker flown by his company. His story highlights a major shift where skilled blue-collar labour is in such high demand that firms are paying for air travel, bridging economic divides.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
Randstad CEO Sander van 't Noordende warns AI is absorbing white-collar roles, making the traditional college-to-office path obsolete. He urges youth to learn skilled trades. Read more.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Ford CEO reveals 5,000 open mechanic jobs paying up to $160,000. Discover why skilled technicians are scarce despite lucrative pay in the auto industry.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Data reveals Indian immigrants in the US have near-zero welfare dependence, with high median incomes. Skilled visa programs like H-1B drive economic contribution. Read the full analysis.
AI Grok counters far-right deportation rhetoric with data: Indian-Americans contribute $300B in taxes, have low welfare use, and are key to US innovation. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals Indian professionals in Germany command the highest median salary among foreign nationals. Discover the factors behind this success story and what it means for global talent. Read more.
The US is replacing the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-weighted selection model from Feb 27, 2026. Nasscom warns of disruption for Indian IT firms and mid-level talent. Learn what this means for skilled migration.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
The modern job search is broken. AI-driven hiring, a 4.6% unemployment rate, and a looming skills shortage create a perfect storm for professionals. Discover the systemic failure and its global implications.
Prominent commentator Richard Hanania criticises rising hostility towards Indian immigrants in the US, calling it economically flawed and rooted in resentment. Read his full argument.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
A viral post counters Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' claim of H-1B workers as 'invaders,' citing labour shortages and visa caps. Read the full analysis of the US immigration debate.