A coalition of 20 US states, led by California, files a lawsuit against the Trump administration's drastic H-1B visa fee increase to $100,000, calling it illegal and destructive for key sectors. Read the full analysis.
Ludhiana's famed sewing machine manufacturing hub is battling a severe skilled labour shortage and intense competition from cheap Chinese imports. Industry leaders demand government intervention for survival.
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
Visakhapatnam's construction surge faces a major hurdle as a severe shortage of skilled masons, electricians, and finishing workers delays projects and inflates costs. Industry leaders warn of stalled growth without urgent workforce training.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, cancelled over 800 flights on Saturday due to a severe crew shortage. The disruption affected thousands of passengers nationwide. Read for details and airline response.
IndiGo cancels flights across India due to crew shortage and bad weather, causing major passenger disruption. Get the full explanation and airline response here.
India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.
PM Modi urges President Putin to build a new economic partnership, positioning India as the world's emerging skilled capital. Roadmap includes trade, tech & manufacturing.
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations strand passengers, spike fares 8-10x. Harsh Goenka's viral 'ItDidn'tGo' meme captures the frustration. Read about the pilot shortage crisis and government action.
IndiGo cancels nearly 300 flights, leaving thousands stranded. The crisis stems from a pilot shortage due to new crew rest rules. Passengers face chaos, lost baggage, and ruined plans. Details inside.
As Putin visits India, Sberbank urges mass labour migration from India to fill a 3 million worker gap. Trade shifts beyond oil to IT, pharma, and machinery. Read more.
Major European companies, including automaker Stellantis, are actively recruiting skilled workers from Karnataka. Ministers Patil and Sudhakar explored job opportunities in Slovakia ahead of the 2026 Bangalore Job Fair.
IndiGo faces major operational crisis with over 200 flights cancelled Wednesday. DGCA launches probe, airline cites crew shortage & tech glitches. Full details inside.
Massive disruptions at IndiGo, India's largest airline, leave lakhs stranded. Over 200 flights cancelled, delays up to 10 hours. Read about the chaos and airline's response.
Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.
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.
EAM S Jaishankar cautions Western nations they will be 'net losers' if they curb skilled immigration. He highlights India's role in global talent and the need for mobility. Read more.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, faces massive disruptions with only 35% on-time flights. Over 200 cancellations reported due to severe crew shortage post new FDTL norms. Passengers face 7-8 hour delays.
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues India's new labour codes are not transformative. Their success hinges on effective execution, with deeper reforms for workers and entrepreneurs still pending. Read the analysis.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.
The AI investment boom is creating massive demand for data center construction workers, with salaries reaching $200,000+ and unprecedented job security in the skilled trades sector.
Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns new labour code may dismantle worker protections, extend work hours, and weaken unions. Urgent review demanded.
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty demands immediate withdrawal of 4 labour codes, warning they weaken workers' rights and social justice. Read the full story.
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran highlights how labour codes and GST rationalization are driving India's economic growth and efficiency. Learn about the reforms shaping India's future.
Dennis Nixon, CEO of International Bank of Commerce, defends the H-1B visa program, arguing the proposed $100,000 fee would cripple small businesses while benefiting tech giants like Amazon and Apple.
CII Northern Region praises India's simplified labour codes, highlighting benefits for industry and workers. Learn how these reforms boost ease of doing business.
India implements four landmark labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws. Learn how this affects wages, social security, working conditions and industrial relations for millions of workers.
Kerala government announces it will not implement Central Labour Codes, maintaining state's pro-worker stance. Minister Sivankutty confirms state's position at Union Labour Ministry meeting.