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4 Labour Codes Effective: Minimum Wage Guaranteed

Four transformative labour codes take effect from July 1, 2025, ensuring minimum wage for all workers and simplifying compliance for businesses. Learn how this impacts India's workforce.

Karnataka Domestic Workers Bill Flawed: Experts

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.

Drones Threaten India's Gig Economy Jobs

India's 12 million gig workers face uncertainty as drone delivery technology threatens bike-based jobs. Learn how automation could impact youth employment.

NZ Supreme Court Rules Uber Drivers Are Employees

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!

Saints, Pujaris move SC supporting anti-conversion laws

In a significant development, religious leaders and temple priests have approached the Supreme Court supporting anti-conversion laws. This legal intervention comes amid ongoing debates about religious freedom and conversion regulations across India.

Karnataka's Rental Crisis: Why Tenants Need Rights Now

Millions of Karnataka tenants face insecure housing as outdated rental laws create power imbalance. Discover how the Model Tenancy Act could revolutionize rental rights and bring justice to both landlords and tenants.

1.3M Children in Labour in Pakistan's Sindh: Survey

A groundbreaking government survey exposes alarming child labour crisis in Sindh, with agriculture sector employing majority of young workers. Disturbing findings reveal education deprivation and hazardous working conditions.

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.

Labour Elects Angela Rayner as Deputy Leader

Angela Rayner elected as Labour's deputy leader, championing socialist values and grassroots movements to reshape Britain's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.

Saudi Ends Kafala System: Big Win for Indian Workers

Saudi Arabia abolishes controversial Kafala sponsorship system, granting unprecedented rights to migrant workers. Discover how this landmark reform benefits over 1.34 crore foreign workers, including millions of Indians.

Bihar children escape brutal Jaipur bangle factory

In a harrowing tale of child labour exploitation, seven children from Bihar managed to escape a Jaipur bangle factory where they faced 18-hour workdays and physical abuse, eventually hiding in a graveyard for safety.

SC's Landmark Road Safety Ruling Saves Lives

India's Supreme Court delivers a momentous verdict on road safety, demanding strict enforcement of laws and accountability for the alarming 1.68 lakh annual road fatalities.

India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Abused, Silenced

Behind the promise of flexible work lies a harsh reality of scams, verbal abuse, and algorithmic punishment that India's gig workers face daily but cannot speak about openly.

11 Odisha Workers Rescued From Bonded Labour

In a major anti-trafficking operation, 11 workers from Koraput district were freed from modern-day slavery at a Telangana brick kiln. Discover how authorities intervened to end their ordeal.

India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Shamed & Silenced

Exclusive investigation reveals how delivery executives and cab drivers across India face systematic exploitation, verbal abuse, and financial scams while platform companies look the other way.

Uber adopts Indian model for US driver earnings

Uber introduces flexible earning opportunities for US drivers inspired by India's successful 'sachet' strategy, allowing drivers to accept extra rides for guaranteed bonuses.

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