A Hyderabad government payroll audit uncovers nearly 7,000 suspicious contract workers, revealing fake identities and collusion. The suspected fraud could run into thousands of crores. Read the full investigation details.
FedEx faces scrutiny as H-1B visa hires surge to 500 after a $2.24 billion US government contract, while hundreds of American jobs are cut across multiple states. Read the full story.
BUMA Australia lands a major AU$740 million contract extension with Whitehaven Coal for operations at the Blackwater mine, securing work through 2030. A significant boost for the mining services sector.
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
Explore the details of Nikola Jokic's massive $270 million supermax contract with the Denver Nuggets, his total earnings exceeding $400 million, and how he became one of the NBA's highest-paid players.
PGIMER's innovative Braille-embedded ocular prosthesis helps a visually impaired child gain independence, winning first prize at a national conference. Discover this groundbreaking patient-centric solution.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath warns of joining protests if the government fails to address the grievances of contract workers in MCC, demanding permanent status and job security.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, urging action on a Madras HC order to regularise over 1,000 contract workers at BHEL Trichy. The long-pending issue seeks justice for workers.
Two young contract labourers from Bihar died in a tank blast at Avaada's Nagpur plant. Survivors in Dudha village recount the horror, alleging safety lapses. Read their heartbreaking stories.
CBI charges eight, including six PGIMER staff, for a Rs 1.14 crore scam. Fake bills and dead patients' names used to siphon treatment grants meant for the poor. Full details inside.
CBI uncovers a Rs 1.14 crore scam at PGIMER's Private Grant Cell. A campus photocopy shop helped siphon funds meant for poor patients via fake accounts. Read the shocking details.
CBI investigates a Rs 1.14 crore scam at PGIMER Chandigarh where funds for poor patients were siphoned using fake bills. Read the full details of the alleged fraud.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has been ranked India's best institute for health technology assessment for 2023-24. Discover the details of this prestigious recognition.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Luka Doncic inks a massive 3-year, $165M max contract with LA Lakers. Details on his salary, future $417M potential deal, and impact on the 2025-26 NBA season revealed. Read more!
A PGIMER study reveals oral bacteria adapt to break down nicotine, potentially lowering dependence. This finding could lead to new microbiome-based cessation strategies for India's smokeless tobacco challenge.
Over 500 waste transport workers in Karnataka will march to Belagavi Suvarna Soudha on December 17, demanding permanent employment, equal pay, and better working conditions. Read their full list of demands.
AIIMS and PGIMER have announced the shortlist for Stage-II Departmental Assessment of INI SS 2025. Check the list and video conference schedule for Dec 9-13, 2025.
Subros lands a major ₹52.18 crore AMC order from Indian Railways for cab HVAC units, boosting its FY25 railway segment order book to ₹86.35 crore. Details inside.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, PGIMER employees held a rally and burnt an effigy, alleging years of denied promotions and basic facilities. Read about their demands.
Tragedy strikes Chandigarh as two men die in separate road accidents. Nikhil Garg, 26, died on the spot in Mauli Jagran, while Bishan Lal succumbed to injuries at PGIMER. Read the full report on road safety concerns.
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
PGIMER's Professor Vishali Gupta becomes first India-trained clinician to win International Uveitis Study Group's Gold Medal, validating her groundbreaking research conducted entirely within India.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda emphasizes disease prevention through expanded wellness centers and Ayushman Bharat. Four PGIMER doctors honored at Delhi health conference.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Indian government consolidates 29 labour laws into 4 codes, bringing sweeping changes for fixed-term, gig, women workers and more. Learn how this impacts employees across sectors.
India launches a social security fund for gig workers, requiring platforms like Amazon and Zomato to contribute. Workers gain health, accident insurance & portable benefits. A landmark move for 2.35 crore workers.