Dense fog continues to cripple rail services in Chandigarh for the 8th consecutive day, causing major delays to Shatabdi, Vande Bharat & long-distance trains. Check latest updates before you travel.
The Centre has unveiled draft rules for implementing four new labour codes, detailing minimum wage calculation, 48-hour work week, and social security for gig workers. Public feedback invited within 30-45 days.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
BJP's Ashwani Sharma accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide 100 days of MGNREGA work. He questions missing social audits in 6095 panchayats and inaction on 10,653 corruption cases. Read the full expose.
The government has released draft rules for four labour codes, proposing a 48-hour work week and a social security board for gig workers. Public can submit feedback within 45 days. Read the key changes.
UAE mandates a Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emirati private sector employees from Jan 2026. Non-compliance will block work permits and affect Emiratisation quotas. Read details.
A 24-hour strike by 2000+ contract workers at PGI Chandigarh disrupted surgeries, sanitation & catering. Workers protest unpaid arrears. Details on impact & warnings of indefinite hunger strike.
After 46 days of peaceful protest, 4,500 PGI contract workers in Chandigarh will begin a 24-hour mass hunger strike demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid wages and revised DA. Read about their core demands and the deadlock.
Dense fog and bad weather severely disrupted Delhi-Patna rail services, with Tejas Rajdhani delayed by 16 hours. Read the full report on the widespread passenger inconvenience.
The US has replaced the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system from March 2026. This major policy shift favors experienced, higher-paid professionals, impacting Indian applicants' strategies. Learn what it means for you.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission. While salary hikes are expected from 2026, the commission's recommendations are pending. Get all key facts and expert insights here.
The US is set to replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system. Learn how the new rules work, their legal challenges, and what it means for Indian professionals.
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.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.
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.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
The renaming of MGNREGA sparks debate: Does it tackle rural distress or shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework? Experts weigh in on the implications.
Nasscom warns Trump's new wage-based H-1B visa system could severely impact Indian IT firms' workforce planning and entry-level hiring in the US. Learn the full implications.
The Trump administration will resume aggressive collection on defaulted federal student loans, including wage garnishment, starting January 2024, ending pandemic-era protections. Millions of borrowers are affected.
Nasscom warns the US move to a wage-weighted H-1B visa system poses legal and economic risks, threatens Indian talent flow, and could weaken US innovation. Learn the full impact.
India's four Labour Codes, set in motion after a 5-year wait, will be fully operational in 2026, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security. EPFO 3.0 aims for speedy PF withdrawals. Read more.
Nasscom warns the US shift to a wage-level-based H-1B visa lottery raises legal and economic issues for India's IT sector. Learn the potential impact and industry response.
New H-1B rules replace lottery with wage-based selection, but a proposed $100,000 filing fee could deter employers, shrinking application pools and skewing outcomes. Expert analysis inside.
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection, prioritizing higher-paid foreign workers. New fees and wage hikes add to the challenge for companies and entry-level Indian applicants.
Women from SC & ST categories remain primary MGNREGA beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh despite falling budgets. Officials warn new VB-G RAM G scheme's norms could slash workdays & funds. Read more.
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection system from 2026, impacting Indian professionals and US companies. Learn the key changes and implications.
The US plans to replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, favoring higher salaries. However, experts warn it prioritizes seniority over high-skill roles. Learn the details and potential impact.
The Trump administration will restart wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans from January 7, 2025, ending the pandemic-era pause. Millions remain in default.
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
Over 500 families, mostly daily-wage workers, are left homeless after demolition of sheds on BSWML land in north Bengaluru's Yelahanka. They now face loan repayment crises. Read the full report.