A 29-year-old Chinese national was questioned by police in Budgam for travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission. He cited watching 'The Kashmir Files' as inspiration. Read the full details.
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.
A 27-year-old engineer from Vizag was detained in Bikaner's Khajuwala sector while trying to cross into Pakistan to meet a woman. Security agencies are investigating his motives.
A 29-year-old Chinese national, Hu Congtai, was detained in Jammu and Kashmir after entering restricted areas on a tourist visa. Security agencies are questioning him after finding searches about CRPF deployment and Article 370 on his phone. Read the full
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Nagenthran was among 300 party workers detained on Dec 4 after a protest over 'Deepa Jyothi' lighting. He questioned, 'What's wrong if we become like Ayodhya?' Read the full story.
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.
Federal immigration raids in New Orleans spark fear and protests. US citizens reportedly detained, prompting allegations of racial profiling. Read about the community impact.
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly files plea in Delhi High Court for brother's rescue from UAE detention. Court directs MEA to facilitate communication. Next hearing on Dec 23.
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.
Coastal security police detain 13 Bangladeshi fishermen near Srikakulam coast after they accidentally crossed the maritime border. Read the full story for details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
Tragic shooting at Patrick Henry Mall leaves one man dead. Suspect detained, police confirm isolated incident. Mall closed for investigation. Read latest updates.
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.
UAE expands Golden Visa to include humanitarian workers, volunteers, and philanthropists. Get 5-10 year residency for charitable work. Apply now for long-term UAE stay.
Police detain minor boy attempting to enter Balasore shelter home to meet adopted girl from US. Investigation ongoing regarding extortion allegations and minor's age verification.
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.
Police detain minor boy attempting to enter Balasore shelter home to meet adopted girl from US. Investigation ongoing regarding extortion claims and proper counseling for both children.
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.
Chandigarh Police detain four juveniles involved in multiple snatching incidents across sectors. The minors confessed to seven crimes targeting women. Read about police investigation details.
Nine Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal detained by Odisha police for verification of Bangladeshi links despite having valid ID documents. Bhadrak SP confirms investigation ongoing.
Donald Trump declares support for foreign workers, acknowledging MAGA won't like it. The policy shift aims to address US labor shortages in chip manufacturing. Read the full analysis.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Jaipur sanitation workers suspended their 4-day hunger strike due to health concerns but announced complete work boycott starting Tuesday. Read about their demands and protest escalation.