Kerala Forms Panel to Study Centre's Labour Codes
Kerala govt forms 3-member legal panel to study Centre's labour codes, calls them anti-worker. Panel to submit report in a month. State vows constitutional fight.
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12 Children Rescued from Exploitative Construction Site in Guwahati
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Bihar's Labour Dept Renamed to Address Migrant Worker Welfare
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
Farmer sells kidney, trapped in Laos bonded labour after debt
Chandrapur farmer Roshan Kule sold his kidney to repay loans but fell into bonded labour in Laos. Rescued after MLA's intervention, police probe illegal lending & organ trade. Read the shocking details.
Ex-bonded labourer Lingamma elected Sarpanch in Telangana
Purusula Pedda Lingamma, a Chenchu tribal woman rescued from bonded labour in 2016, is now the elected Sarpanch of Ramagiri village in Nagarkurnool, promising change for her community.
Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
VB-G RAM G Bill's 60-Day Farm Season Pause: Labour Shortage Debate
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
Media Unions Oppose Labour Codes, Demand New Wage Board
National media unions unite in Delhi, demanding a new wage board and opposing the four labour codes. Key demands include better pay, job security, and press freedom. Read the full story.
Media Unions Oppose Labour Codes, Seek New Wage Board
Journalist and media worker unions united at a national conference to demand the formation of a new wage board and oppose the four new labour codes. Key demands include social security and job security.
Waste Transport Workers' 'Belagavi Chalo' on Dec 17
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.
Ludhiana Industry Leaders Learn About New Labour Codes
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
Maharashtra Bandh: Traders Protest APMC Cess, GST Dual Tax
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
TN Halts State-Wide Migrant Labourer Survey
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
Odisha Passes Bill for Women Night Shifts, Eases Rules for Small Shops
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
1925: The Day India Abolished Cotton Excise Duty
On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.
Labour Codes: A Step, Not a Game-Changer, Says Ex-Finance Secy
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues India's new labour codes are not transformative. Their success hinges on effective execution, with deeper reforms for workers and entrepreneurs still pending. Read the analysis.
Telangana Gig Workers Act Faces Legal Hurdle Over Cess
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
Haryana SIC Notices Labour Dept for RTI Non-Compliance
Haryana State Information Commission serves show-cause notice to labour department officials for failing to provide RTI information. Learn about the case details and potential consequences.
India's New Labour Reforms: Creep or Leap?
Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.
HRCP: Punjab Labour Code 2025 Undermines Worker Protections
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns new labour code may dismantle worker protections, extend work hours, and weaken unions. Urgent review demanded.
Kerala Minister Opposes Centre's New Labour Codes
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty demands immediate withdrawal of 4 labour codes, warning they weaken workers' rights and social justice. Read the full story.
CII Northern Region Lauds Streamlined Labour Laws
CII Northern Region praises India's simplified labour codes, highlighting benefits for industry and workers. Learn how these reforms boost ease of doing business.
India Implements 4 Labour Codes: What Changes Now
India implements four landmark labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws. Learn how this affects wages, social security, working conditions and industrial relations for millions of workers.
Kerala Rejects Central Labour Codes Implementation
Kerala government announces it will not implement Central Labour Codes, maintaining state's pro-worker stance. Minister Sivankutty confirms state's position at Union Labour Ministry meeting.
Labour Reforms: Path to Win-Win Industrial Relations
India's new labour codes spark nationwide strikes, but could they pave way for innovative worker-industry partnerships? Explore the potential for win-win solutions in industrial relations.
New Labour Codes: Why Factory Reforms May Fall Short
India's new labour codes face hurdles in boosting factory hiring. Bureaucracy and retrenchment rules limit impact. Explore the analysis of these industrial relations reforms.
India's Labour Code Reform Needs Consensus
India's new labour codes face scrutiny as workers express concerns over pro-employer provisions. Consensus needed for balanced reform that protects both businesses and employees.
Rajasthan HC summons officials over 7-year labour case delay
Rajasthan High Court orders principal secretary and additional chief secretary to appear personally on Nov 28 over 7-year delay in implementing Labour Court order. Read the full story.
India's Labour Codes: FY27 Rollout Target Set
India's four new labour codes aim for FY27 implementation. Key states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are finalizing rules, promising simplified compliance and wider worker benefits. Read more.
India's Labour Reforms: Economic Progress & Youth
India's four labour codes create new employment ecosystem. V. Anantha Nageswaran explains how reforms must benefit young workforce shaping economic future. Read analysis.
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