Greater Chennai Corporation delays payments worth ₹770 crore to contractors, halting new infrastructure projects like roads and flyovers. Contractors plan legal action as funds remain stuck.
Pakistan's energy mismanagement deepens as gas utilities fail to recover PKR 1.5 trillion in dues, exacerbating the country's ongoing power and gas shortages.
A college student's decision to work part-time for Zepto instead of pursuing a corporate internship has sparked widespread discussion about unpaid internships and gig economy realities in India.
Power sector employees across Punjab escalate protests against state government's proposed sale of PSPCL land, with new demonstrations planned in Ludhiana and Jalandhar. High Court takes note of Rs 2,582 crore unpaid electricity bills owed by state depart
Mangaluru MLA D Vedavyas Kamath criticizes the government for not paying contract healthcare and ASHA workers for months. He inaugurated a renovated health centre in Padil.
India's quick-commerce platforms are stepping back from their 10-minute delivery promise due to government pressure over gig worker safety and stress concerns.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticizes the Haryana government for not regularizing a part-time sweeper after 40 years, calling it unfair and unconstitutional.
Devina Mehra examines how skills like cooking and coding become male-dominated once they offer income, highlighting systemic discrimination that holds back economic growth.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India highlights efforts to enhance trade, defense, and skilled labor mobility despite differences over Russia.
Government data reveals that a sharp decline in foreign-born workers during the Trump administration did not improve employment for US-born workers. Instead, unemployment rose and labor force participation fell.
Karnataka Bala Vikas Academy chairman Sangamesh Babaleshwar urges officials to monitor school dropouts closely, citing rising minor pregnancies and child labor in Mandya district.
Blinkit has removed its 10-minute delivery promise from all platforms following government concerns about gig worker safety. Other quick commerce firms may follow suit.
This week's UPSC Mains answer practice focuses on two critical GS-3 topics: structural barriers in renewable energy integration and limitations in regulating gig workers under existing labor laws.
Blinkit removes its 10-minute delivery promise following labor ministry talks. Swiggy and Zepto may follow to improve gig worker safety and conditions.
Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off the job at New York City's largest private hospitals, demanding better staffing ratios, wages, and workplace safety protections.
A viral video shows a painter working on high-rises earning ₹35,000 monthly plus farming income, challenging stereotypes about manual labor versus white-collar jobs.
72 postgraduate dental resident doctors at Nagpur's Govt Dental College and Hospital have gone on strike after not receiving their stipends for three months, causing financial hardship and disrupting patient services.
US job openings plummeted to historic lows in November 2025, with government sector hiring slowing dramatically. The overall labor market shows significant tightening across multiple industries.
Students from 28 government model schools in Tamil Nadu documented the lives of laborers, including an elderly mason and a beedi seller, through a photography exhibition that ended Sunday.
TCS and HCLTech delivered stronger-than-expected Q3 revenues, surprising analysts. However, new wage norms increased costs, squeezing margins for both IT giants.
The Sanyukta Karamchari Morcha will hold a protest at Masjid Ground on January 15, demanding regularization of temporary staff, equal pay, and repeal of new labor laws.
A Telugu film actress has filed a cheating complaint in Mumbai against a producer for unpaid dues of Rs 2.9 lakh. The Bangur Nagar Police have registered an FIR. Read the full story.
Nearly 2,100 MGNREGS staff in Punjab haven't received salaries for 3-6 months, with Rs 174 crore in worker wages also pending. Read about the crisis and political implications.
Frustrated TGSRTC retirees announce a sit-in protest at Bus Bhavan on Jan 21, demanding immediate clearance of long-pending retirement dues, including gratuity and arrears, citing severe financial distress.
US economy added just 584,000 jobs in 2025, slowest pace since 2020. Healthcare was the sole bright spot as manufacturing lost 68,000 jobs. Explore the full jobs report analysis.
The US labour market showed fragility as 2025 ended, adding a modest 50,000 jobs in December. Unemployment dipped to 4.4%, but growth was narrow and revisions revealed a weaker picture. Explore the full analysis.
US hiring remained subdued in December 2025, adding only 50,000 jobs, capping a year of weak employment gains despite economic growth. The unemployment rate fell to 4.4%. Read the full analysis.
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.
An Abu Dhabi Labour Court ordered a company to pay Dh159,800 to an employee for unpaid salary and gratuity. This ruling highlights the strong enforcement of UAE labour laws protecting workers' rights. Know your legal entitlements.
Over 100 labourers protested at Jalandhar DC office, blocking gates for 2 hours over unpaid wages. The demonstration caused major disruptions for visitors and officials.