Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
India makes significant HIV awareness gains in rural areas, but social stigma remains major barrier to testing and treatment. Learn how health workers fight misconceptions.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Nine Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal detained by Odisha police for verification of Bangladeshi links despite having valid ID documents. Bhadrak SP confirms investigation ongoing.
Donald Trump declares support for foreign workers, acknowledging MAGA won't like it. The policy shift aims to address US labor shortages in chip manufacturing. Read the full analysis.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Jaipur sanitation workers suspended their 4-day hunger strike due to health concerns but announced complete work boycott starting Tuesday. Read about their demands and protest escalation.
In Delhi's Karawal Nagar, women crack almonds in hazardous conditions, earning barely ₹3/kg. Despite a 2024 protest, their plight continues. Discover their untold story.
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
India's new labour codes bring timely wages, equal pay, health checkups and social security for gig workers. Learn how these reforms impact employees and employers across sectors.
India's 7.7 million gig workers finally receive formal social security benefits including insurance, pensions, and accident coverage through new government initiatives.
Indian government consolidates 29 labour laws into 4 codes, bringing sweeping changes for fixed-term, gig, women workers and more. Learn how this impacts employees across sectors.
India launches a social security fund for gig workers, requiring platforms like Amazon and Zomato to contribute. Workers gain health, accident insurance & portable benefits. A landmark move for 2.35 crore workers.
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Karnataka Development Authority urges government to publish domestic workers bill draft in Kannada. Workers' unions welcome the initiative but highlight significant gaps in the proposed legislation.
Karnataka's new domestic workers' legislation faces criticism for missing voices and weak compliance mechanisms. Learn how this impacts workers' rights and what needs improvement.
Jharkhand government increases honorarium for Sahiya workers by Rs 2,000, benefiting over 42,000 health workers. Learn how this investment strengthens grassroots healthcare.
Nifty Rural Index revenue growth plunges to 2.8% as farm income pressure and credit slump hit demand. Auto, FMCG show resilience amid uneven recovery. Key analysis for investors.
New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. This landmark decision paves the way for collective bargaining and full employment rights. Read more!
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
Karnataka's new domestic workers legislation faces union backlash over social security exclusions, inadequate grievance mechanisms, and registration concerns. Learn what needs fixing.
A 2024 Karnataka study reveals MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed employment days amid budget cuts. Discover how rural families face progress reversal after two decades of the scheme.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill seeks to eliminate H-1B visas, affecting thousands of Indian professionals. Learn about the changes and potential consequences for foreign workers in America.