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Mexico Fire Kills 20 at Migrant Facility

A devastating fire at a migrant processing centre in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico has resulted in 20 fatalities and multiple injuries, raising urgent questions about facility safety standards.

Bengaluru Garment Workers' Health Crisis Exposed

A groundbreaking study exposes severe health and nutritional gaps among Bengaluru's garment workers, revealing alarming rates of anemia, poor diet, and challenging workplace conditions affecting thousands of women in India's fashion capital.

Assam tea workers protest land transfer to oil company

Hundreds of tea plantation workers in Assam's Dibrugarh district stage massive protest against handing over 57 bighas of tea garden land to Oil India Limited, fearing livelihood loss and environmental damage.

Kerala ASHA Workers Call Off Strike After Govt Deal

After prolonged protests, Kerala's ASHA workers have reached a landmark agreement with the state government, securing better wages and benefits. The breakthrough comes as a relief to the state's rural healthcare system.

Bihar's Chanpatia Startup Zone: Broken Promises?

The ambitious Chanpatia startup zone, launched during 2020 lockdown to bring migrant workers back to Bihar, remains largely non-functional, raising questions about implementation and political promises ahead of 2025 elections.

US Ends Automatic Work Permit Renewals for Migrants

The Biden administration ends automatic work permit extensions for certain migrants, creating uncertainty for thousands. Discover how this 'common sense' rule affects H-1B, L-1 visa holders and others awaiting green cards.

India's New Bill Protects Overseas Workers

India's groundbreaking proposed legislation aims to transform migrant worker rights, ensuring comprehensive protection and support for citizens working abroad. Learn how this bill could revolutionize overseas employment.

Bihar Migrants Return With Questions and Voting Power

As Bihar's migrant laborers return from urban centers, they bring back not just savings but critical questions about employment, development, and political accountability that could reshape the state's political landscape.

Houthis detain UN workers, allege Israeli spy ring

Houthi forces in Yemen have arrested several UN workers, accusing them of being part of an Israeli intelligence operation using humanitarian cover. The shocking allegations threaten to complicate international aid efforts in the war-torn nation.

Karnataka Gig Workers Act: Rules Soon, CESS Undecided

Karnataka is set to implement groundbreaking legislation for gig workers with new rules expected soon, though the crucial CESS amount remains undecided. Learn how this will impact platform workers across the state.

Assam Workers: 'We're Indian, Not Bangladeshi'

Migrant workers from Assam defend their citizenship after BJP MP labels them Bangladeshi. Exclusive interviews reveal their documents and determination to prove Indian identity.

Chhath Puja: Bihar's Great Migration Home

As Chhath Puja approaches, migrant workers from Bihar embark on emotional train journeys home, carrying dreams, struggles, and the weight of being Bihari in India's workforce.

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