Nationwide Strike on Feb 12 Against Labour Codes
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, launches a novel music therapy program in labour rooms to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being during childbirth. Learn about this innovative approach.
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
India's key macroeconomic data, including inflation, GDP, and industrial production, will get a base-year reset in 2026. New CPI series launches Feb 12, GDP on Feb 27, and IIP on May 28. Read for details.
India's labour market grapples with deep-rooted gender disparities, the most persistent challenge according to experts. Explore the causes and potential solutions for inclusive growth.
Labour officials held an awareness programme at IOCL's Jharsuguda LPG plant on the four new labour codes. Learn how these reforms aim to simplify compliance and boost worker welfare.
Princeton University faces consolidated lawsuits after a data breach. The incident, part of a wider Ivy League security crisis, raises major concerns about digital protection in higher education. Learn the details.
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.
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 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.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
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.
India's job market shows strength as the unemployment rate falls to a new low of 4.7% in November 2025, with gains in rural employment and female participation. Explore the key insights from the latest PLFS data.
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.
The Andhra Pradesh government has declined to make public the MoU with Google for its $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. Explore the details and implications.
US stock markets traded near record levels as investors analysed mixed corporate earnings and awaited a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Key winners included Dollar General and Five Below. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.
South Korea's top e-commerce giant Coupang apologises after a massive data breach leaks personal details of 33.7 million users. Learn about the investigation and how to protect yourself.
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
NIC discovers 117 anomalies in Vahan database including 1,500 EVs registered before 1996. Government launches massive data cleansing exercise to identify operational vehicles and improve policy planning.
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.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns new labour code may dismantle worker protections, extend work hours, and weaken unions. Urgent review demanded.
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 praises India's simplified labour codes, highlighting benefits for industry and workers. Learn how these reforms boost ease of doing business.
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.
OpenAI confirms limited API user data exposed in Mixpanel security incident. No sensitive information compromised. Learn how to protect yourself from phishing attacks.
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.
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.