The US has replaced the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system from March 2026. This major policy shift favors experienced, higher-paid professionals, impacting Indian applicants' strategies. Learn what it means for you.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission. While salary hikes are expected from 2026, the commission's recommendations are pending. Get all key facts and expert insights here.
The US is set to replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system. Learn how the new rules work, their legal challenges, and what it means for Indian professionals.
A 34-year-old daily wage labourer was found dead in his Maloya house in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating as no suicide note was found. Read for details.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty directs a draft notification for revised minimum wages in private hospitals to be published within 30 days, citing stalled talks. A 60% hike from 2013 levels is proposed.
Bicholim police arrest Ramesh Teli for allegedly killing Lakshmi Shirodkar. The victim's body was found in a parked vehicle near the market. Details inside.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
The renaming of MGNREGA sparks debate: Does it tackle rural distress or shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework? Experts weigh in on the implications.
Nasscom warns Trump's new wage-based H-1B visa system could severely impact Indian IT firms' workforce planning and entry-level hiring in the US. Learn the full implications.
The Trump administration will resume aggressive collection on defaulted federal student loans, including wage garnishment, starting January 2024, ending pandemic-era protections. Millions of borrowers are affected.
Nasscom warns the US move to a wage-weighted H-1B visa system poses legal and economic risks, threatens Indian talent flow, and could weaken US innovation. Learn the full impact.
India's four Labour Codes, set in motion after a 5-year wait, will be fully operational in 2026, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security. EPFO 3.0 aims for speedy PF withdrawals. Read more.
Nasscom warns the US shift to a wage-level-based H-1B visa lottery raises legal and economic issues for India's IT sector. Learn the potential impact and industry response.
New H-1B rules replace lottery with wage-based selection, but a proposed $100,000 filing fee could deter employers, shrinking application pools and skewing outcomes. Expert analysis inside.
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection, prioritizing higher-paid foreign workers. New fees and wage hikes add to the challenge for companies and entry-level Indian applicants.
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection system from 2026, impacting Indian professionals and US companies. Learn the key changes and implications.
The US plans to replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, favoring higher salaries. However, experts warn it prioritizes seniority over high-skill roles. Learn the details and potential impact.
The Trump administration will restart wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans from January 7, 2025, ending the pandemic-era pause. Millions remain in default.
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
Over 500 families, mostly daily-wage workers, are left homeless after demolition of sheds on BSWML land in north Bengaluru's Yelahanka. They now face loan repayment crises. Read the full report.
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
Saudi Arabia mandates all employers to pay domestic workers via official channels from Jan 1, 2026, ensuring transparency and timely payments. Learn how this protects workers' rights.
The US Department of Labor has submitted a rule to raise prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM workers, potentially doubling costs. Learn the impact on Indian tech professionals and employers.
US plans to raise H-1B visa minimum wages and impose a $100,000 fee, significantly increasing costs for hiring foreign professionals, many from India. Learn the details and potential impact.
Pune Rural Police arrest two daily wage workers for the murder of Raju Borade in Saswad. One suspect also involved in a previous murder in Ahilyanagar. Full details inside.
Sundargarh SP seeks call records to trace three associates of a contractor who allegedly murdered a plumber over a wage dispute in Rourkela. Police have arrested the prime accused.
Telangana Human Rights Commission investigates alleged denial of equal pay to outsourced messengers in mandal education offices, citing violation of dignity. Report due Jan 5.
A 48-year-old labourer was stabbed to death in Vijayawada's Kothapeta after a quarrel over Rs 10 for liquor. The 18-year-old accused has been arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.