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.
A major scam involving forged work slips has been uncovered in Haryana's Labour Department, implicating officials and causing significant financial loss. Read the full investigation details.
India's labour ministry releases draft rules for new labour codes, redefining wages and gratuity calculation. Over 400 million workers impacted. Key compliance changes explained.
Ministry of Labour pre-publishes draft rules under new labour codes. Public consultation open for 45 days. Key changes in wage definition, PF, gratuity calculation explained.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij reveals shocking details of a Rs 1,500 crore work-slip scam. Reports from 13 districts show massive irregularities in worker verification. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij reveals shocking findings in a Rs 1,500 crore work-slip scam. Probe shows massive fake verifications, siphoning welfare benefits meant for genuine labourers. Read the full investigation details.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab's MGNREGA workers protest rule changes, question AAP's letter collection. Special Assembly session debates VB-G-RAM-G Act replacement. Read the full story.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
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.
A Microsoft engineer clarifies his team's AI and Rust project is research, not a plan to rewrite Windows. Get the full story on Microsoft's actual Rust adoption.
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.
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.
108 ambulance staff in Punjab protest for salary hike, 8-hour shifts & insurance. They warn of service disruption if demands are ignored. Details on their 8-point charter inside.
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.
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.
Famed astrologer Jai Madaan's viral 4-digit astro code ritual for 2025 promises luck and success. Learn the steps, dates, and significance behind this trending spiritual practice.
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.
India's new labour codes aim to formalise the vast informal sector, offering social security. But do gig workers truly benefit? We analyse the gaps between legal recognition and real protection.
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.
India's 2026 salary increments projected at 8.5-9.5%, similar to 2025. Learn how labour codes, inflation, and margin pressures are shaping the employer's market. #SalaryHike #Appraisal
Eternal Ltd, parent of Zomato & Blinkit, shares fell 5.3% to ₹282.65, marking worst intraday drop since July. Heavy volumes & new labour codes weigh. Read full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.