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Gig Workforce Needs Urgent Policy Framework

As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.

Guest worker dies in Coimbatore terrace fall

A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.

Maruti's Bharat NCAP 2025 Ratings: 5 Models, 4-5 Stars

Bharat NCAP's 2025 crash tests reveal safety ratings for five Maruti Suzuki models, including the Dzire, e Vitara & Victoris. Discover which cars scored top marks for adult & child occupant protection.

SC's 2026 Docket: Religion, Citizenship, Liberty Cases

The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.

India imposes 3-year safeguard duty on steel imports

India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.

Hisar: Man kills wife, commits suicide in Bhatla village

A domestic dispute turned fatal in Hisar's Bhatla village as Rakesh (30) allegedly killed wife Seema (28) before hanging himself. The couple, married since 2019, leaves behind two daughters. Police investigation ongoing.

Bengali Worker Lynched in Sambalpur, Six Arrested

A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.

Bengal Worker Mistaken for Bangladeshi, Detained 8 Months

Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.

AI for DPDPA Compliance Grows, Citizen Tools Lag

India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.

Court Rejects Zero FIR Pleas Against Thane Judges

A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.

Gorakhpur: Wife Beaten Over Caste, Dowry Demands

A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.

Rajkot: Migrant worker killed after witnessing fight

A 26-year-old migrant worker in Rajkot was murdered after witnessing a violent altercation over an alleged extra-marital affair. Police have arrested six suspects. Read the full investigation details.

Indian delivery worker dies in UAE wall collapse

An Indian delivery worker, Abdul Gafoor, died in Sharjah after a wall collapsed on him during heavy rain. The incident highlights risks for migrant workers in extreme weather. Read more.

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