IFJ: 128 Journalists Killed Worldwide in 2025
The IFJ reports 128 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, with the Middle East being the deadliest region. Press freedom faces a global crisis.
The IFJ reports 128 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, with the Middle East being the deadliest region. Press freedom faces a global crisis.
French President Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 from September 2026. The plan includes age verification and parental consent. Learn the details and global implications.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
The Indian Army relaxes its blanket ban on social media, permitting over 11.5 lakh soldiers limited use of apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Signal under strict guidelines. Learn about the new policy's key rules.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
The Indian Army has issued a new policy for personnel's use of social media apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and X. Key rules include view-only access on some platforms and strict messaging guidelines. Read the full details here.
The Mid-Day Meal Workers Federation in Jalandhar distributed 150 blankets to its members on December 24, providing relief from the winter chill. Read about this act of support for essential school staff.
Haryana's higher education department mandates all colleges and universities to monitor their social media handles to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with UGC guidelines. Learn the new directives.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Punjab Police book Moga youth for posting videos with illegal weapons on social media. Case filed under Arms Act. Read details of the police action.
Five migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh tragically died in a Kurukshetra resort from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after lighting a makeshift heater. Police investigate the incident. Read for details.
Five migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died of suspected asphyxia in a Kurukshetra resort after inhaling fumes from a coal brazier. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
Working nights disrupts your body clock. Discover 5 research-backed strategies to protect your health, boost energy, and improve your quality of life if you work night shifts.
Delivery workers in Delhi demand 'pollution surcharge' and protective gear from e-commerce companies during hazardous air quality days. Their call for fair compensation highlights health risks faced by platform workers.
A water tank collapse at a Nagpur solar plant killed six migrant workers from Bihar. Grieving families demand promised compensation before accepting bodies. Details inside.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, urging action on a Madras HC order to regularise over 1,000 contract workers at BHEL Trichy. The long-pending issue seeks justice for workers.
Australia's landmark ban on social media for users under 16 sparks global debate. We examine its feasibility in India, the massive challenges, and potential alternatives to an outright ban. Explore the future of online safety for minors.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law to create a unified National Media Authority, replacing three existing bodies. This aims to centralise governance, strengthen standards, and boost the nation's global media reputation.
Karnataka's new gig worker legislation, active from November 2025, is rooted in the lifelong work of Baba Adhav, who began organizing informal workers in the 1950s. Explore the journey to secure rights for India's unorganized workforce.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the Centre to double its pay contribution for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, citing overwork and low wages. She also highlighted 3 lakh ICDS vacancies.
Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government for overworked, underpaid ASHA and Anganwadi workers in Rajya Sabha. Urges wage hikes, timely pay, and filling vacancies for India's development.
Govt data reveals over 25,000 Punjabis work in Gulf nations, facing exploitation like unpaid salaries & passport retention. Learn about the risks and official redressal mechanisms.
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt slams 20 Democrat-led states suing to block Trump's H-1B visa crackdown, alleging systematic replacement of American workers. Read the full exposé.
New York Attorney General sues UPS for allegedly stealing $45 million from seasonal workers' wages. Lawsuit claims forced off-the-clock work and illegal pay deductions. Read the full story.