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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.

Two construction workers electrocuted in Chennai

Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.

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.

Worker killed in Hyderabad steel plant furnace blast

A fatal accident at Agarwal Steel Industries in Rangaipally, Hyderabad, claimed one life and left another worker critically injured after a high-temperature furnace failure. Police are investigating potential negligence.

India-Russia Pacts for 70K Jobs, Safer Migration

India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.

Maharashtra's German Job Scheme Fails to Take Off

Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.

Labour Codes Shift Focus to Quality of Work in India

India's new Labour Codes redefine work metrics, focusing on wages, security, safety, and worker voice. Experts Samar Verma & Annapoorna Ravichander discuss the future-ready framework. Read more.

HC questions slow probe in Sigachi blast killing 54

Telangana High Court expresses strong displeasure over slow investigation into Sigachi Industries blast that killed 54 workers. Court demands answers on delayed SIT formation and compensation.

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