Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth has reached 923 girls per 1000 boys, nearing the national average. A sustained campaign involving strict law enforcement, inter-state raids, and innovative tracking systems drove this turnaround.
Five Indian women from Punjab, trapped in Oman, were successfully repatriated with the intervention of environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal. Read their harrowing journey to freedom.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has trapped several workers. Rescue teams are on site. Details on casualties and cause awaited.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth climbs to 923 girls per 1000 boys in 2025, marking a crucial turnaround. Officials credit crackdowns on illegal sex-selective abortions. Read the full district-wise analysis.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth climbs to 923 girls per 1000 boys in 2025, marking a crucial turnaround. Discover how crackdowns on illegal abortions fueled this positive change.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 24-year-old sailor off Goa, rescued 4 fishermen from Sri Lanka, and detained 35 poachers in Bangladeshi boats. Read about their lifesaving missions.
A French tourist sustained grievous leg injuries in Hampi, Karnataka, and was rescued after two days. Local farmers found him in a banana plantation. Read the full story of survival.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Thane police rescue a 7-day-old baby from traffickers demanding Rs 6 lakh. Five arrested in Badlapur after a decoy operation. Read the shocking details.
A major fire erupted in a 23-storey Mumbai building in Andheri West. Over 40 people, including filmmaker Sandeep Singh, were rescued. Read the full details of the incident and rescue operation.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
Forest field staff in Coimbatore rescued an abandoned black leopard cub near Maruthamalai. Officials aim to reunite the healthy cub with its mother in the nearby reserve forest. Read more.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.