Gig Workforce Needs Urgent Policy Framework
As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.
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Guest worker dies in Coimbatore terrace fall
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
New Reskilling Fund for Retrenched Workers in India
India's draft Industrial Relations Code rules mandate a reskilling fund for retrenched employees. Get 15 days' wages within 45 days to aid career transition. Read the full details.
Two held for murder of guest worker in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police arrest auto driver and friend for murdering a West Bengal guest worker after a road altercation. Victim succumbs to injuries at CMCH. Read the full details.
TN Govt Acts on Tiruttani Assault, Urges No Video Share
Tamil Nadu government urges public not to circulate video of Odisha worker assault in Tiruttani, citing public order concerns. Four minors apprehended, safety measures enhanced for guest workers.
Odisha Migrant Worker Hacked in Tamil Nadu, Video Viral
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was brutally hacked by four youths in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The attackers filmed the gory incident, which has now gone viral. Read the shocking details.
4 TN Teens Attack Migrant Worker, Post Video on Instagram
Four teenagers in Tamil Nadu brutally assaulted a migrant worker from Odisha with machetes and posted the video on Instagram. The incident has sparked political outrage and a debate on law and order. Read more.
Migrant Worker from Bengal Killed in Odisha Mob Attack
A 20-year-old mason from Murshidabad was killed in Sambalpur. Family says mob targeted him as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Two others critically injured.
Bengali Worker Lynched in Sambalpur, Six Arrested
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
AI Job Losses: A Leadership Failure, Says Expert
Ravi Venkatesan argues AI-driven job cuts stem from poor leadership, not technology. Learn how companies like IKEA & DBS use AI to empower, not replace, workers.
Bangladesh Condemns Factory Worker Killing, Promises Justice
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
Bengal Worker Mistaken for Bangladeshi, Detained 8 Months
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
Rajkot: Migrant worker killed after witnessing fight
A 26-year-old migrant worker in Rajkot was murdered after witnessing a violent altercation over an alleged extra-marital affair. Police have arrested six suspects. Read the full investigation details.
Indian delivery worker dies in UAE wall collapse
An Indian delivery worker, Abdul Gafoor, died in Sharjah after a wall collapsed on him during heavy rain. The incident highlights risks for migrant workers in extreme weather. Read more.
Migrant worker lynched in Kerala, five arrested
A 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was beaten to death in Palakkad, Kerala, after being wrongly suspected of theft. Police have arrested five locals for murder.
Odisha man rescued from Sudan captivity after 1.5 months
Adarsh Behera from Jagatsinghpur, trapped in Sudan's civil war, was rescued by Indian authorities after being held captive by paramilitary forces. Read his harrowing survival story.
Coursera Buys Rival Udemy in $2.5 Billion EdTech Deal
Coursera acquires Udemy in a $2.5 billion all-stock deal, creating an EdTech giant focused on corporate AI training and reskilling. Read the full analysis.
Hyderabad Gig Workers Lack Protection, Union Study Reveals
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.
Indian Worker Humiliated in Malaysia: Viral Video
Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu faced brutal treatment in Kuala Lumpur while homeless. His story exposes migrant worker exploitation. Read how help arrived.
Brick Kiln Worker Dies by Suicide in Hoshiarpur
A 25-year-old brick kiln worker from Bihar died by suicide in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. Police investigation underway amid family concerns.
Migrant Worker Killed in Elephant Attack in Nilambur
A 50-year-old migrant laborer from West Bengal was tragically killed by a wild elephant in Kerala's Nilambur forest region. The incident highlights growing human-animal conflicts in the area.
Panchkula Sanitation Workers Get 2017-23 Arrears
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal announces ₹8 crore arrears for 620 sanitation workers from 2017-2023. Distribution event on Nov 26 with scholarships for workers' children.
India's Labour Codes: Balancing Worker Welfare & Growth
India's new labour codes aim to transform workforce dynamics by simplifying compliance while expanding social security. The reforms promise to boost manufacturing and create equitable labour markets.
Worker Dies in Hyderabad Hospital Lift Collapse
A 24-year-old construction worker died and four others injured when a temporary lift collapsed at ESIC Hospital in Hyderabad. Overloading cited as cause. Read full details.
Trade Unions Protest New Labour Codes as Anti-Worker
Left-affiliated trade unions condemn India's four new labour codes, calling them pro-capitalist and vowing nationwide protests. Learn how these codes impact workers' rights and protections.
Brain Dead Odisha Worker Saves 3 Lives via Organ Donation
Panchu Pradhan, a migrant worker from Ganjam declared brain dead in Surat, gives new life to three patients through organ donation. His family's noble decision brings hope amid tragedy.
New Labour Codes Transform Worker Protection in India
India's four new labour codes promise enhanced worker protection, simplified compliance, and universal social security. Discover how these reforms will reshape employment.
Kerala man kills sex worker, sleeps while disposing body
Shocking crime in Kerala: A man murders a sex worker over payment dispute, then falls asleep while trying to dispose of her body. Read the full investigation details.
Oman Establishes Expat Worker Recruitment Association
Oman creates new industry body to regulate foreign worker hiring, ensuring ethical practices and transparency. Major labor market reform underway.
India's 4 New Labour Codes: A Landmark Reform
India implements 4 new labour codes, replacing 29 old laws to simplify compliance, boost manufacturing, and protect workers. A major step for the economy.
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