A Delhi court convicted Sona Lal for attempted murder and robbery in a 2018 case where a migrant labourer was stabbed. The judge rejected defence arguments about weapon recovery and witness discrepancies.
Nearly 95% women, many from rural and tribal areas, launch indefinite protest in Chhattisgarh, demanding better wages for mid-day meal cooks who survive on Rs 66 a day.
Midday meal cooks in Chhattisgarh protest for 21 days, demanding wage hike from Rs 66 to Rs 340 daily. They reveal working through personal tragedies and financial hardships.
A textile labourer was allegedly murdered by two fellow workers at an industrial unit in Surat's Kapodra area late Saturday night. Police have arrested both accused.
A labourer from Assam tragically died after an illegal coal mine collapsed in Meghalaya, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in unregulated mining operations.
A Delhi court has discharged former Assam MP Kirip Chaliha in a 2020 labourer death case, ruling no evidence linked him to the renovation work. The contractor faces charges for negligence.
Saidullah Sheikh, a 38-year-old migrant worker from Singur, was allegedly attacked and killed in Uttar Pradesh on January 13. His family demands a thorough investigation into the incident.
A 45-year-old labourer from West Bengal died in a hit-and-run accident near a liquor shop in Gurgaon's Sector 66 late Thursday night. Police have registered an FIR and formed teams to trace the vehicle.
A 28-year-old contract labourer from West Bengal died after electrocution while repairing power lines for KSEB in Pallamthuruth. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
A 50-year-old migrant labourer from Odisha's Nuapada district was allegedly abducted, given electric shocks and set ablaze by brick kiln agents in Andhra Pradesh after he tried to flee from work.
A 50-year-old migrant labourer from Odisha's Nuapada district was abducted, given electric shocks and set ablaze by brick kiln agents in Andhra Pradesh after attempting to escape. The victim filed a police complaint after hospital discharge.
A 38-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh died after a banned Chinese manja kite string slit his throat while riding a motorcycle in Sangareddy district.
Kavoor police in Mangaluru arrested a fourth suspect, Mohan, 37, for assaulting Diljan Ansari, a migrant labourer from Jharkhand, mistaken for a Bangladeshi national.
Mangaluru police have arrested Mohan, a 37-year-old resident of Kuloor, in connection with the assault on a migrant labourer from Jharkhand. Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H confirmed the arrest.
Nagpur's municipal elections created unexpected employment opportunities for daily wage workers, with political parties paying for rally attendance and providing meals in economically weaker areas.
Daily wage workers in Nagpur found temporary employment during civic polls, receiving cash and meals for attending rallies and campaign activities.
A labourer sustained minor injuries when a boundary wall collapsed during foundation digging at a residential plot in Noida's Mamura village on Monday evening. Police responded quickly and the worker is stable.
A 34-year-old labourer in Ghaziabad allegedly killed his girlfriend during a drunken argument, slept next to her corpse, then called police the next morning. The victim suffered brutal internal injuries.
A migrant labourer from Jharkhand was brutally assaulted in Mangaluru after four men falsely accused him of being a Bangladeshi national. The victim suffered head injuries and was forced to chant religious slogans.
A migrant labourer, Girija Ansari, was assaulted in Mangaluru on suspicion of being Bangladeshi. The victim has worked in the city for over a decade. Police investigation is ongoing.
A 19-year-old daily wage worker in Pune died after a drinking dare. His friend, instead of seeking help, hid the body. Police have made an arrest under the new BNS.
A 17-year-old migrant worker from Rajasthan died after a soil mound fell on him in an AMC trench in Ahmedabad. Police cite severe safety lapses, including lack of barricades and child labour use. Read the full investigation.
Tea workers in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley halted operations in a one-hour strike, demanding a wage hike from Rs 250 to Rs 351. The ACMS warns of a total shutdown if demands are ignored. Read more.
A tragic accident in Namakkal's Periyasoorampalayam claims a labourer's life after a truck loaded with quarry dust fell into a 400-foot-deep pit. Driver seriously injured. Police investigation ongoing.
In January 2026, 19 US states increased their minimum wage, benefiting over 8 million workers. Hawaii and Washington lead with $16 and $17+ hourly rates, while the federal wage remains stagnant at $7.25. Explore the impact on workers and the economy.
Punjab & Haryana High Court invokes Rajdharma and Bhagavad Gita to order state to regularise long-serving daily wage workers, emphasising justice and non-cruelty as state's duty. Read the landmark judgment details.
A 31-year-old man, struggling with mental distress and setbacks, died by suicide inside Karur Govt Medical College Hospital. Police investigation is ongoing. If you need help, call TN health helpline 104.
Months after a daily-wage worker died in a balcony collapse in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden, an FIR was registered against the house owner following a court order. The victim's wife alleges police inaction and threats from the accused.
Amit Mer's mother died from contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. The crisis has killed 10, sickened 3000+, and devastated daily wage workers. Read the full story.
A 32-year-old daily wage worker from Uttar Pradesh was killed in a hit-and-run on Sanand's Rupavati-Bol road. Police are scanning CCTV to find the vehicle. Read the full story.