Chhattisgarh Mid-Day Meal Cooks Protest Over Rs 66 Daily Wage
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.
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Chhattisgarh Cooks Seek Rs 340 Daily Wage, Share Struggles
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.
Nagpur Polls Offer Short-Term Jobs for Daily Wagers
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.
Nagpur Polls Offer Temporary Relief for Daily Wage Workers
Daily wage workers in Nagpur found temporary employment during civic polls, receiving cash and meals for attending rallies and campaign activities.
Kanpur DM's Booth Inspection for Voter List Revision
Kanpur DM Jitendra Pratap Singh inspected booths, urging citizens to verify their names in the electoral roll draft published Jan 6. Use Form 6 for inclusions via voter.eci.gov.in.
Kanpur Holds Training for BLOs on SIR 2026 Voter List Revision
Kanpur's election office trained BLOs and officers for the notice & hearing phase of Special Intensive Revision 2026. ADM Vivek Chaturvedi stressed strict procedural compliance. Read key details.
West Bengal Exempts Key Groups from SIR Hearing Appearance
West Bengal's CEO office exempts students, NRIs, seniors & others from in-person SIR hearings. New rules aim for a hassle-free electoral roll verification. Know the details.
Pune: Liquor dare turns fatal, friend arrested for hiding body
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.
Gorakhpur Electoral Roll: 6.45 Lakh Voters Deleted
Gorakhpur's draft electoral roll sees a massive deletion of 6.45 lakh voter names. Find out why and how to check or restore your name before the final list is published.
Assam Tea Workers Stage Flash Strike Over Wages
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.
US Minimum Wage Rises in 19 States, Impacting 8M Workers
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.
HC uses Rajdharma, Bhagavad Gita to order regularisation of daily wagers
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.
Chennai Govt Schools Plan 3 Revision Tests for Board Students
Chennai's govt school students in Classes X and XII will take three revision tests from Jan 8. Officials aim to move beyond rote learning, but school heads flag scheduling challenges. Get the full details.
Daily Wage Labourer Dies by Suicide in Karur Hospital
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.
UP Draft Voter List Excludes 2.89 Crore Voters
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll excludes 2.89 crore voters due to deaths, migration, and duplicate entries. The state's voter list undergoes a major cleanup ahead of future elections. Read the full details.
UP Electoral Roll: 2.89 Crore Voters Removed in Draft
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll sees 2.89 crore names removed. CEO Navdeep Rinwa urges voters to verify details by March 6, 2026. Check your status now!
Noida, Ghaziabad Add 256 Polling Booths in Electoral Roll Revamp
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
Stars Stand in Queues for Bengal Voter Roll Revision
Kolkata's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls sees celebrities like MP Dev, cricketer Md Shami, and actor couple Laboni-Kaushik queuing up with citizens. No special treatment demanded. Read more.
FIR against owner after worker dies in Ghaziabad balcony collapse
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.
Indore Water Contamination Kills 10, Leaves 3000+ Ill
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.
Class 3 Student Drowns in Bengaluru's Bidaralli Lake
Tragedy strikes in North Bengaluru as 8-year-old Krishna Kumar drowns in Bidaralli lake. The Class III student's family had moved from Bihar. Read the full report.
BJP's Saraogi attacks opposition on electoral roll revision
Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi accuses opposition parties of backing 'infiltrators' amid SIR controversy. He claims the issue is being politicized to mislead voters. Read the full story.
Haryana HC Orders Regularisation of Long-Term Workers
The Punjab and Haryana High Court mandates the regularisation of workers with over 10 years of service in Haryana, citing 'Rajdharma' and fairness. Landmark ruling impacts thousands.
HC Orders Haryana to Regularise Forest Dept Daily Wagers
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to regularise long-term daily wage workers with arrears & interest, calling denial 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full verdict details.
West Bengal Starts Offline Voter Registration Drive
West Bengal's Election Commission launches offline voter list revision. Booth Level Officers available at polling stations for submissions and corrections until January 15, 2026. Ensure your vote is counted!
8th Pay Commission ToR: Key Guide for Central Govt Staff
A detailed guide on the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference (ToR), explaining its importance for 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners awaiting salary and pension revisions.
CEC's Odisha tour cut short due to father's accident
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar rushed back to Delhi after his father met with an accident. Key meeting with booth-level officers in Bhubaneswar postponed. He praised Odisha's heritage.
Man Found Dead in Chandigarh's Maloya, Suspected Suicide
A 34-year-old daily wage labourer was found dead in his Maloya house in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating as no suicide note was found. Read for details.
Man arrested for murder of woman in Bicholim vehicle
Bicholim police arrest Ramesh Teli for allegedly killing Lakshmi Shirodkar. The victim's body was found in a parked vehicle near the market. Details inside.
Goa Parties File 2,821 Voter Roll Claims for 2027 Polls
Political parties in Goa have submitted 2,821 claims and objections in the ongoing electoral roll revision. BJP leads with 1,574 claims, aiming to ensure an accurate voter list for the 2027 state assembly elections.
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