Hyderabad Gig Workers Lack Protection, Union Study Reveals
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.
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Bengaluru teacher arrested for assaulting class 7 student
A Bengaluru teacher was arrested and made to apologize for brutally assaulting a Class 7 boy, leaving his face swollen. The incident came to light after the boy's worried father intervened. Read the full report.
Violent Attack in Karwar Jail Over Narcotics Ban
Two notorious inmates from Mangaluru brutally attacked Jailer Kallappa Gasti and three staff at Karwar District Jail. The assault was retaliation for a strict anti-drug crackdown. Read the full details.
J&K cop booked for assaulting doctor in Doda
Jammu & Kashmir Police book ASI Ghulam Ali for assaulting a doctor in Doda district. This follows a similar incident involving a BDO last month. Read details.
12 UP Labourers Stranded, Tortured in Kyrgyzstan
Twelve labourers from Pilibhit, UP, are stranded and facing torture in Kyrgyzstan after being sent by local agents. Families plead for rescue as administration investigates. Read their harrowing ordeal.
12 Pilibhit Workers Stranded in Kyrgyzstan, SOS Sent
Twelve migrant labourers from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, are stranded in Kyrgyzstan. The district administration has sent a detailed report to the UP Home Department for urgent intervention. Read more.
Raghav Chadha Advocates for Gig Worker Rights in Parliament
AAP MP Raghav Chadha raises the urgent need for a legal framework to protect India's gig workers, demanding fair pay, social security, and dignity. Read his full proposal.
Surat Textile Workers Strike for Wage Hike After Colleague's Death
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Karnataka Minister Demands Relief for Anganwadi Workers
Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar urges the state government to provide financial relief to Anganwadi and mid-day meal workers. Learn about the demands and the ongoing struggle.
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.
Pune: 3 held for robbing showroom cashier of Rs 3.80 lakh
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest three and detain a minor for assaulting a cashier and stealing Rs 3.80 lakh. Inside job revealed. Read the full investigation details.
GRP Constable Suspended for Assaulting Disabled Youth in Nagda
A GRP head constable in Ujjain was suspended after a viral video showed him assaulting a physically challenged youth at Nagda railway station. The action followed a complaint by a BJP leader. Read the full story.
Ujjain: Man arrested for robbing, assaulting elderly sister
A man in Ujjain was arrested for assaulting his 65-year-old sister and stealing Rs 50,000. Police recovered the money and revealed the shocking family betrayal. Read the full details.
Protest Ends as Centre Meets Karnataka Workers' Demands
Karnataka's Anganwadi, ASHA, and Akshara Dasoha workers call off protest after Union ministers agree to fulfill most demands. Details on the breakthrough.
Jalandhar sanitation workers protest over pending demands
Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
Pune: 3 held for assault, abduction of workers
Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch arrests three men after a gang assaulted four daily wage labourers and abducted two over a petty argument. The accused were nabbed using CCTV footage.
Meerut cop held for assaulting woman, burning vehicles
A police constable in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and setting her vehicles on fire after she rejected his advances. The incident has sparked outrage and a departmental inquiry.
Mangaluru: Midday meal workers protest for minimum wage
Over 400 midday meal workers staged a sit-in protest in Mangaluru, demanding a living wage and permanent status. CITU leaders slammed the central government's reduced funding.
Anganwadi Workers Protest in Hubballi for Job Security, Benefits
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.
MP Construction Workers Board Launches Social Media Platforms
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
Youth forced to lick spit in Deoria assault, 1 detained
A shocking incident in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, where a youth was brutally assaulted and forced to lick spit. Police have detained one suspect. Details inside.
Kolkata actors assaulted while feeding stray dogs
Actor couple Sayantani and Indranil Mallick allegedly attacked while feeding strays in Kasba. Residents deny assault claims. Police investigating both sides. Read the full story.
RBI Curbs Trigger Baghat Bank Wage Crisis
RBI imposes business restrictions on Baghat Urban Cooperative Bank, halting deposits and payments, triggering employee wage crisis and customer uncertainty in Himachal Pradesh.
New Book Exposes Hidden Truths of South Asia's Gig Workers
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Labour Codes May Increase Corporate Wage Costs by 5-15%
Indian companies face 5-15% higher manpower costs as new labour codes redefine wage structures. Manufacturing, MSMEs to see steepest hikes. Read how this impacts businesses.
Karnataka's Domestic Workers Bill: What Changes
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
New Labour Codes Transform Worker Rights & Pay Structure
India replaces 29 labour laws with 4 new codes ensuring minimum wages, pay parity, and stronger social security. Learn how this affects your salary, gratuity, and financial planning.
Vadodara workers seize garbage vans over unpaid wages
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
40 Masked Men Attack Student in Ahmedabad Hostel
Jammu student at LD College of Engineering assaulted by 40 masked individuals in hostel. Police investigating WhatsApp group argument that triggered the attack. Read full details.
Indian Unions Protest Against Gig Worker Policies
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
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