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.
Bhopal police arrest one in a meticulously planned theft at an advocate's home in Suraj Nagar. Cash & valuables worth lakhs stolen after dogs were fed sedated meat. Details inside.
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.
A gang, including a 12-year-old boy, executed a coordinated theft at Shri Laxmi Jewellers in Ahmedabad, stealing gold earrings worth over Rs 3.13 lakh. Police are investigating.
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.
A jewellery workshop employee in Rajkot's Sonibazar allegedly stole 320g of 22-carat gold ornaments. The accused, Ajay Malik, is absconding. Police investigation is underway.
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.
In a dramatic police operation, an accused in the Rs 1.08 crore Thawe Bhawani Temple theft was injured. The stolen crown was recovered. Read the full story of the digital heist.
Karnataka police arrest three women for allegedly stealing a 14-gram gold chain from a 67-year-old devotee at a Puttur temple. Details on the incident and investigation inside.
Karnataka police arrest three women for stealing a 14-gram gold chain from a 67-year-old devotee at a Puttur temple. Details on the incident and arrests 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.
Thieves stole 400m of costly copper wire from a solar-powered water tank under Har Ghar Jal Mission in Udaipur village, Lucknow, disrupting supply. Police probe underway.
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.
Delhi Police arrested two men in Dwarka for using GPS devices to track and steal cars from their own workshop. The accused installed trackers during repairs. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Thieves stole idols, ornaments worth ₹20 lakh from five temples in Kendrapada's Dhola & Nalapari villages. Police probe insider angle. Read for details & updates.
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.