Six Arrested in Sambalpur Murder Case
Six individuals arrested for the murder of a West Bengal worker in Sambalpur. Police cite monetary dispute, while workers allege they were targeted as 'Bangladeshis'. Read the full details.
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Food delivery workers strike in Maharashtra for fair wages
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Gig Workers Strike Dec 25, 31 for Fair Pay and Safety
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
Maharashtra Gig Workers Strike Dec 25 for Fair Wages
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Goa HRC Notice on Unpaid Compensation for 20 Dead Workers
Goa Human Rights Commission issues notice to labour commissioner for non-payment of compensation to 20 workers who died in Arpora nightclub fire. Hearing set for Jan 29, 2026.
Ulhasnagar orders demolition of faulty Rs 52 crore roads
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
HC Raps BMC, MPCB for Neglecting Construction Workers' Health
The Bombay High Court reprimanded BMC and MPCB for inaction on protecting construction workers from severe air pollution. The court demanded immediate solutions by Wednesday. Read more.
Madurai Workers Protest Labour Laws, Cite Corporate Bias
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
Delhi HC Acts to Stop Misuse of Rape Survivor Compensation
Delhi High Court mandates disclosure of compensation in settlement cases to safeguard public funds and protect genuine survivors of sexual violence. Read the full story.
Child Dies at Ahmedabad Construction Site, Safety Norms Questioned
An 8-year-old boy died after falling at a Sabarmati construction site, highlighting the absence of child safety facilities where labourers' families live. Read more about the investigation.
Supervisor arrested for negligence after worker's fatal fall in Pune
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
6 Bihar Migrant Workers Die in Nagpur Tank Collapse
A water tank collapse at a Nagpur solar plant killed six migrant workers from Bihar. Grieving families demand promised compensation before accepting bodies. Details inside.
Delhi mandates 50% WFH, Rs 10k aid for workers
Delhi govt orders 50% staff in offices to work from home, announces Rs 10,000 compensation for construction workers hit by pollution curbs. Non-compliance is punishable.
Chef gets Rs 49.54 lakh compensation for leg loss in truck accident
Panchkula MACT awards Rs 49.54 lakh compensation to chef Heera Singh after a truck accident led to leg amputation. The tribunal held driver, owner & insurer liable.
Bhullar Sets 2026 Deadline for 4,800 Pending Hit-and-Run Claims
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to clear 3,300 death & 1,500 injury hit-and-run claims by March 2026. Learn how victims' families can claim compensation.
Air Travel Rules: Your Guide to Passenger Rights & Compensation
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
Child dies in Bengaluru construction site accident
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
Jharkhand Gig Workers Welfare Bill Gets Governor's Nod
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Delhi's pollution curbs leave labourers jobless, relief inaccessible
As GRAP curbs halt construction in Delhi-NCR, daily wage workers gather at Labour Chowk in vain. Govt's Rs 10,000 relief fails to help unregistered labourers facing hunger and health crises. Read more.
Flawed compensation order by previous Karnataka govt: Minister
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reveals serious irregularities in a land compensation scheme, including land allotted to unborn children. The government is taking strict action.
SC modifies order on old vehicles, allows action against polluters
Supreme Court modifies its order on old vehicles in Delhi-NCR, allowing action against those not meeting BS-IV norms. Court directs action on toll plazas and aid for construction workers amid severe air quality crisis.
SC to Delhi: Provide Aid to Idle Construction Workers
Supreme Court asks Delhi government for a practical solution to aid construction workers affected by pollution curbs. Govt says 7,000 of 2.5 lakh workers verified for direct benefit transfer.
SC Increases Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation for parents of a 14-year-old road accident victim to Rs 8.65 lakh, citing 'pain and suffering'. The amount must be paid within two months.
SC Raises Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
Supreme Court increases compensation to Rs 8.65 lakh for parents of a 14-year-old killed in a road accident, citing 'pain and suffering'. Read the full legal analysis.
HP Construction Board Gives Rs 14.17 Cr Aid to Workers
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.
Delhi GRAP-IV Ban Pushes Construction Workers Into Debt
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.
Ex-Minister to March for Jaipur Metal Factory Workers' Justice
Former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas announces protest march in Jaipur, demanding Rs 15 lakh compensation for Metal Factory workers and threatens Supreme Court action. Read the full story.
Jaipur: Tilted Building in Malviya Nagar Evacuates Residents
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.
Jewar Building Collapse: Rs 1.3 Lakh Aid for 4 Families
Families of four unregistered construction workers who died in the Jewar building collapse received Rs 1.3 lakh each. Officials state registered workers would have been eligible for Rs 5 lakh. Read the full report.
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