Delhi government initiates process to bring unorganised, gig, platform and construction workers under social security net. Welfare boards and schemes to be established for transparent benefit delivery.
MGNREGA workers in Ludhiana protest Central government's proposed amendments, fearing dilution of employment guarantee, reduced wages, and state funding crisis. Nationwide agitation planned for February.
Congress Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel announces party will fight 2027 assembly elections under collective leadership, not projecting any single face. He criticizes BJP's MGNREGA changes and AAP's governance in Punjab.
Former MLA Hardial Singh Kamboj vows support to Rajpura industrial workers facing job and wage issues. He demands government action and promises to escalate the matter. Read more.
Congress leader Arathi Krishna kicks off Punjab leg of nationwide 'Save MGNREGA' campaign in Amritsar, warning against new VB-GRAM G scheme. Read about the political battle for rural jobs.
Uttar Pradesh police used force against MGNREGA Bachao protesters in Lucknow. Congress condemns the Yogi Adityanath government for the brutal lathi-charge on demanding workers.
Bhupesh Baghel says Congress will fight Punjab polls under collective leadership. He slams AAP's law & order, debt crisis, and BJP's MGNREGA move. Read more.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
Bihar Congress launches a 45-day mass campaign to protest the replacement of MGNREGA, vowing to reach all 8,064 panchayats. The drive concludes with rallies on Feb 25.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces a 'Save MGNREGA' campaign starting January 26. The agitation will continue until the rural jobs scheme is restored. Read more.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and wage delays. Learn about their demands and the political battle over the rural jobs scheme.
The Punjab government has issued a major reshuffle, transferring 22 senior IPS officers to new roles following their promotions. Key appointments include new police chiefs for several districts. Get the full list of postings here.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and demand higher wages. The campaign includes protests at block and district levels.
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Raja Warring promise to restore MGNREGA in Punjab if voted to power in 2027. They accuse BJP of scrapping the scheme and AAP of failing its implementation.
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel vows a special MGNREGA provision for Punjab if the party wins the state polls, focusing on rural employment and farmer support. Read the full story.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
Crucial UPSC updates: US exits 66 international bodies, AI revolutionizes Indian courts, gig workers strike, MGNREGA overhaul, and Gadgil report legacy. Essential for Prelims & Mains.
Punjab's government announces a surge in global investments, promising better job opportunities and skill development for its youth. Discover how this economic push will transform the state's employment landscape.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a special legislature session to pass a resolution demanding the re-implementation of MGNREGA, following a Congress meeting on the 'Save MGNREGA' movement.
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.
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
MGNREGA workers in Karnataka fear mass exclusion and poor wages as central allocations override gram panchayat decisions. Learn about the scheme's critical changes.
Dalit activists protest at Amritsar DC office demanding MGNREGA wage payments and job cards. Officials assure action. Read the full report on the ongoing dharna.
The Congress party establishes an 11-member panel to coordinate the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, a nationwide protest against fund cuts and wage delays in the rural jobs scheme. Learn about the leaders and the planned agitation.
The Indian National Congress has formed a coordination committee led by Ajay Maken to oversee the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' agitation, starting with district press conferences on January 10. Read more about the planned protests.
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.