Sonia Gandhi: Double Pay for ASHA, Anganwadi Workers
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the Centre to double its pay contribution for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, citing overwork and low wages. She also highlighted 3 lakh ICDS vacancies.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the Centre to double its pay contribution for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, citing overwork and low wages. She also highlighted 3 lakh ICDS vacancies.
Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government for overworked, underpaid ASHA and Anganwadi workers in Rajya Sabha. Urges wage hikes, timely pay, and filling vacancies for India's development.
Govt data reveals over 25,000 Punjabis work in Gulf nations, facing exploitation like unpaid salaries & passport retention. Learn about the risks and official redressal mechanisms.
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt slams 20 Democrat-led states suing to block Trump's H-1B visa crackdown, alleging systematic replacement of American workers. Read the full exposé.
New York Attorney General sues UPS for allegedly stealing $45 million from seasonal workers' wages. Lawsuit claims forced off-the-clock work and illegal pay deductions. Read the full story.
Six guest workers, including a minor, from Bihar arrested for murdering a 23-year-old co-worker in Coimbatore. Details on the drunken brawl and police action inside.
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
As GRAP-IV halts all construction in Delhi-NCR, daily-wage workers face unemployment and mounting debt. Read about their struggle and the gaps in welfare support.
Over 500 waste transport workers in Karnataka will march to Belagavi Suvarna Soudha on December 17, demanding permanent employment, equal pay, and better working conditions. Read their full list of demands.
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.
An ASHA worker in Gangavathi was cheated of Rs 16,000 by a private hospital under Ayushman Bharat. After a year-long struggle, the DC's intervention secured a refund. Read the full story.
Veteran actress Asha Parekh opens up about her deep friendship with Dharmendra, recalling iconic films, personal moments with the Deol family, and a hilarious on-set raid story. Discover the star's humility beyond the screen.
The official trailer for Marathi film 'Asha' starring Rinku M Rajguru is out. Directed by Deepak Patil, the movie also features Sainkeet Kamat and Usha Naik. Watch now!
Twelve labourers from Pilibhit, UP, are stranded and facing torture in Kyrgyzstan after being sent by local agents. Families plead for rescue as administration investigates. Read their harrowing ordeal.
Twelve migrant labourers from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, are stranded in Kyrgyzstan. The district administration has sent a detailed report to the UP Home Department for urgent intervention. Read more.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha raises the urgent need for a legal framework to protect India's gig workers, demanding fair pay, social security, and dignity. Read his full proposal.
India and Russia agree to intensify bilateral climate efforts, focusing on finance, tech transfer, and carbon markets under the Paris Agreement. Read the full details.
Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar urges the state government to provide financial relief to Anganwadi and mid-day meal workers. Learn about the demands and the ongoing struggle.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
Karnataka's Anganwadi, ASHA, and Akshara Dasoha workers call off protest after Union ministers agree to fulfill most demands. Details on the breakthrough.
Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
India makes significant HIV awareness gains in rural areas, but social stigma remains major barrier to testing and treatment. Learn how health workers fight misconceptions.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
India and Canada agree to restart negotiations for Early Progress Trade Agreement after diplomatic tensions ease. Bilateral trade talks resume with new momentum.
RCB coach Malolan Rangarajan reveals how leg-spinner Asha Sobhana became the team's integral weapon in their historic WPL 2024 championship victory. Discover the untold story!