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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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.
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.
India-Russia Pacts for 70K Jobs, Safer Migration
India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.
Calcutta HC: Compassion cannot trump the Constitution
Calcutta High Court refuses to regularise panchayat worker, stating sentiment cannot substitute law. Justice Bandyopadhyay's ruling highlights rights of eligible candidates.
Why India's 12-Hour Workday Model Is Being Criticized
Bloomberg Opinion argues India's push for longer work hours is a misguided capitalist strategy. Discover why experts say this won't build 21st-century wealth. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra's German Job Scheme Fails to Take Off
Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.
Rs 622 Crore MGNREGS Funds for Karnataka Pending
The Union Ministry of Rural Development has yet to release Rs 622 crore in MGNREGS dues to Karnataka, including wages and material costs. Learn the details and implications.
Labour Codes Shift Focus to Quality of Work in India
India's new Labour Codes redefine work metrics, focusing on wages, security, safety, and worker voice. Experts Samar Verma & Annapoorna Ravichander discuss the future-ready framework. Read more.
Indian Worker Humiliated in Malaysia: Viral Video
Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu faced brutal treatment in Kuala Lumpur while homeless. His story exposes migrant worker exploitation. Read how help arrived.
Brick Kiln Worker Dies by Suicide in Hoshiarpur
A 25-year-old brick kiln worker from Bihar died by suicide in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. Police investigation underway amid family concerns.
Punjab villages challenge 30% panchayat income cut
Villages in Patiala's Nabha subdivision are rejecting the 30% deduction from panchayat income for secretary wages, calling it illegal. Multiple gram sabhas pass resolutions demanding revocation.
Odisha chaiwalla's decade of social service inspires many
Meet Shiba Shankar Jena, a Bhubaneswar tea seller who dedicates his New Year earnings and half of January income to help the underprivileged. Discover how his small stall makes a big difference in his community.
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.
HC questions slow probe in Sigachi blast killing 54
Telangana High Court expresses strong displeasure over slow investigation into Sigachi Industries blast that killed 54 workers. Court demands answers on delayed SIT formation and compensation.
Karnataka Plans Rs 2,120 Cr Welfare Fund via Fuel Cess
Karnataka labour department targets Rs 2,120 crore welfare fund through fuel cess for health, accident benefits, education and death compensation. Learn how this impacts workers.
Karnataka Bill for 2% Movie Ticket Cess Cleared
Karnataka Cabinet approves a 2% cess on multiplex tickets to fund welfare schemes for cine workers. A one-time settlement for BWSSB dues also cleared. Read for details.
Kerala Trade Unions Reject Centre's Labour Codes
Kerala's trade unions pass a resolution demanding the withdrawal of the four labour codes, calling them anti-worker. The state announces a labour conclave to debate the issue. Read more.
Migrant Worker Killed in Elephant Attack in Nilambur
A 50-year-old migrant laborer from West Bengal was tragically killed by a wild elephant in Kerala's Nilambur forest region. The incident highlights growing human-animal conflicts in the area.
New Labour Codes: Why Factory Reforms May Fall Short
India's new labour codes face hurdles in boosting factory hiring. Bureaucracy and retrenchment rules limit impact. Explore the analysis of these industrial relations reforms.
Panchkula Sanitation Workers Get 2017-23 Arrears
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal announces ₹8 crore arrears for 620 sanitation workers from 2017-2023. Distribution event on Nov 26 with scholarships for workers' children.
India's Labour Codes: Balancing Worker Welfare & Growth
India's new labour codes aim to transform workforce dynamics by simplifying compliance while expanding social security. The reforms promise to boost manufacturing and create equitable labour markets.
Worker Dies in Hyderabad Hospital Lift Collapse
A 24-year-old construction worker died and four others injured when a temporary lift collapsed at ESIC Hospital in Hyderabad. Overloading cited as cause. Read full details.
Trade Unions Protest New Labour Codes as Anti-Worker
Left-affiliated trade unions condemn India's four new labour codes, calling them pro-capitalist and vowing nationwide protests. Learn how these codes impact workers' rights and protections.
Brain Dead Odisha Worker Saves 3 Lives via Organ Donation
Panchu Pradhan, a migrant worker from Ganjam declared brain dead in Surat, gives new life to three patients through organ donation. His family's noble decision brings hope amid tragedy.
New Labour Codes Transform Worker Protection in India
India's four new labour codes promise enhanced worker protection, simplified compliance, and universal social security. Discover how these reforms will reshape employment.
Kerala man kills sex worker, sleeps while disposing body
Shocking crime in Kerala: A man murders a sex worker over payment dispute, then falls asleep while trying to dispose of her body. Read the full investigation details.
Oman Establishes Expat Worker Recruitment Association
Oman creates new industry body to regulate foreign worker hiring, ensuring ethical practices and transparency. Major labor market reform underway.
India's 4 New Labour Codes: A Landmark Reform
India implements 4 new labour codes, replacing 29 old laws to simplify compliance, boost manufacturing, and protect workers. A major step for the economy.
India Labour Reforms: Impact Analysis on Workers & Economy
Comprehensive analysis of India's labour reforms and their impact on workers' rights, economic growth, and the future of employment. Understand the changes shaping India's workforce.
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