Russia is emerging as a major destination for India's skilled workers like welders and tailors. Hiring has surged 60% in 4 years, driven by a new labour pact and Russia's demographic crisis. Explore the opportunities and challenges.
Nearly 10,000 Indian workers registered in Moscow, driven by a new Labour Mobility Agreement. This strategic move addresses Russia's severe workforce crisis while opening a major new migration corridor for India. Explore the risks and rewards.
Palau agrees to host 75 third-country deportees from the US in exchange for a $7.5 million grant. The deal aims to address local labour shortages while strengthening US-Pacific ties. Read the full story.
TFPPS organized a crucial meeting in Sivaganga to educate goat herders on bonded and child labour laws. Officials discussed ongoing cases, highlighting payment irregularities. Read the full story.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission Act. It aims to solve peak-season farm labour shortages and boost incomes. Learn how it impacts farmers and labourers.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, launches a novel music therapy program in labour rooms to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being during childbirth. Learn about this innovative approach.
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.
India's labour market grapples with deep-rooted gender disparities, the most persistent challenge according to experts. Explore the causes and potential solutions for inclusive growth.
Labour officials held an awareness programme at IOCL's Jharsuguda LPG plant on the four new labour codes. Learn how these reforms aim to simplify compliance and boost worker welfare.
A group of 17 Indian workers, from diverse backgrounds including software development, are now cleaning streets in St. Petersburg, Russia, amid a labour crisis. Read their unique story.
A group of 17 Indian migrant workers, including a former software developer, are cleaning streets in St. Petersburg, Russia, earning about ₹1.1 lakh monthly amid a labour crunch. Read their unique story.
Facing a severe shortage of skilled technicians, Walmart revamps training to create an in-house workforce. Learn how the retail giant is tackling the crisis and offering lucrative careers.
Kerala govt forms 3-member legal panel to study Centre's labour codes, calls them anti-worker. Panel to submit report in a month. State vows constitutional fight.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day pause in rural works during peak farming seasons. We analyse if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages, examining wage data and rising female workforce participation. Read the facts.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
GMR Group and Mansas Trust sign MoU for India's first Aviation EduCity in Visakhapatnam. The 136-acre project near Bhogapuram airport aims to address the skilled pilot and crew shortage, creating thousands of jobs. #Aviation #AndhraPradesh #Development
HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
Ludhiana's famed sewing machine manufacturing hub is battling a severe skilled labour shortage and intense competition from cheap Chinese imports. Industry leaders demand government intervention for survival.
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
Visakhapatnam's construction surge faces a major hurdle as a severe shortage of skilled masons, electricians, and finishing workers delays projects and inflates costs. Industry leaders warn of stalled growth without urgent workforce training.
India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.
PM Modi urges President Putin to build a new economic partnership, positioning India as the world's emerging skilled capital. Roadmap includes trade, tech & manufacturing.
Major European companies, including automaker Stellantis, are actively recruiting skilled workers from Karnataka. Ministers Patil and Sudhakar explored job opportunities in Slovakia ahead of the 2026 Bangalore Job Fair.
Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
EAM S Jaishankar cautions Western nations they will be 'net losers' if they curb skilled immigration. He highlights India's role in global talent and the need for mobility. Read more.
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues India's new labour codes are not transformative. Their success hinges on effective execution, with deeper reforms for workers and entrepreneurs still pending. Read the analysis.