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.
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
A man from Punjab risked his life, hanging from a high-rise to save a trapped bird. The heart-stopping video has won millions of hearts online. Watch the incredible rescue!
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.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa initiates a suo motu case against 10 officials for negligence after a truck driver's death in an illegal Mandya quarry. Officials must appear on Feb 16. Read the full report.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an illegal stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal. The quarry's lease had expired and blasting clearance was suspended. Authorities have launched a probe.
Two workers died in an illegal mine blast at an unauthorised stone quarry in Dhenkanal, Odisha. Authorities fear more may be trapped. Rescue ops ongoing. #Odisha #MiningTragedy
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. Police investigation underway. Read about the safety lapses.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal has trapped several workers. ODRAF teams are leading rescue efforts. Latest updates here.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers dead. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read the latest updates.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has trapped several workers. Rescue teams are on site. Details on casualties and cause awaited.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers feared dead. Rescue teams are working tirelessly. Read for the latest updates and official reactions.
A massive explosion at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has claimed 11 lives and left many injured. Details on the rescue operation and ongoing investigation.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
A pregnant leopard and her two unborn cubs died near Bengaluru, likely from a quarrying blast. The Karnataka government has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragic incident.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders investigation into leopard's death in Kaggalipura, suspected link to quarry blasting. Carcass found in Soolivara village.
Sweety Bibi and her two sons, declared illegal infiltrators, remain confined in Bangladesh. Their hope rests on a Supreme Court hearing on January 6. Will they ever return home to West Bengal?
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?
NGT's Pune bench sets aside Gujarat SEIAA's order rejecting environmental clearances for 56 stone quarries, citing discrepancies in geographical data. The authority must now reassess.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
A tipper truck driver died after his vehicle fell into a deep, water-filled stone quarry in Nagamangala, Mandya. Rescue ops face challenges. Police investigate.
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.
Tabla player Mainak Biswas recounts 48 hours of intense anxiety in Dhaka after a concert cancellation, fearing for his safety as a Hindu Indian amid rising tensions. Read his chilling account.
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.