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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.

Karnataka Passes India's First Anti-Hate Law

Karnataka's legislature passed the pioneering Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The Congress defends it as necessary, while the BJP calls it draconian. Read about the fierce debate.

Delivery Workers Strike on Christmas, New Year's Eve 2025

Delivery and gig workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, and others announce a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31, 2025. They demand fair pay, safety, and an end to the 10-minute delivery model. Read their full demands.

Maharashtra Gig Workers Strike Dec 25 for Fair Wages

Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.

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.

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.

Delivery Rider Saves ₹1.3 Crore Working 13-Hour Shifts

Zhang Xueqiang, a 25-year-old food delivery worker in China, saved 1.12 million yuan (₹1.3 crore) in five years by working gruelling 13-hour shifts, seven days a week. Discover his incredible journey from debt to financial freedom.

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.

Vande Mataram 150th Year Sparks Debate in Chhattisgarh House

Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed a heated debate on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary. Speaker Raman Singh called it the freedom movement's life-force, while the Opposition cautioned against distorting history. Read the full debate details.

Kerala CM Accepts Venugopal's Debate Challenge

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accepted AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal's challenge for a public debate. Read the full story on the latest political developments.

Ice Cube Debunks Viral Fake Quote on LeBron and MJ

A fabricated quote pitting Ice Cube against LeBron James in the Michael Jordan GOAT debate went viral. Discover how the rapper shut down the misinformation and what it reveals about online debates.

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