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Migrant Worker Killed in Kerala Mob Attack, 5 Arrested

A 31-year-old migrant from Chhattisgarh was killed in Palakkad on false theft suspicion. This rising mob violence in Kerala highlights the urgent need for legal safeguards and social integration for interstate workers.

Modi, Shah, Nadda to visit West Bengal in January

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP's JP Nadda are scheduled for key visits to West Bengal this month, focusing on booth-level strengthening ahead of elections. Get the latest political updates.

Kolkata Gig Workers' Strike: Limited Impact on Dec 31

A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.

Bengaluru Gig Workers' Strike Fails to Gain Momentum

A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.

Gehlot Pushes for National Gig Worker Welfare Law

Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.

Gig Workers Strike: Global Rights & India's Status

As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?

Shah: BJP to form Bengal govt after April 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.

Chowdhury meets PM, flags targeting of Bengal migrants

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury met PM Modi, raising concerns over violence against Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states and fears of the Matua community about voter list exclusion. Read more.

Bengal Vendor Beaten in Odisha, Branded Illegal Immigrant

A 35-year-old street vendor from West Bengal was brutally assaulted in Odisha's Bhadrak after being falsely accused of being a Bangladeshi immigrant. The incident has renewed fears among Bengali-speaking migrant workers across India.

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