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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.

Fire guts Kozhikode plastic plant, Rs 50 lakh loss

A major fire destroyed a plastic waste processing unit in Thamarassery, Kozhikode. No injuries reported as 75 workers were off-site. Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours. Read the full report.

Delivery Strike on NYE Gets Mixed Response

App-based delivery workers staged a New Year's Eve strike over low pay. Platforms countered with festive bonuses, causing delays. Read about the protest's impact and worker demands.

Gig Workers Strike: Global Rights & India's Status

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?

15 Injured in Stabbing at Yokohama Factory, Japan

A violent stabbing incident at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture left at least 15 people injured. Police have apprehended a suspect. Get the latest details on this shocking attack.

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.

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.

BJP Worker Self-Immolates in Kalaburagi, Case Filed

A BJP party worker died after setting himself on fire outside a realtor's residence in Karnataka's Kalaburagi. Police have filed a case and are investigating the motive behind the extreme protest.

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.

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