Migrant Labourer Electrocuted at Technopark in Kerala
Kajol Hussain, a 21-year-old from Assam, died after a water jet hit a high-voltage line at Technopark. Police are investigating the fatal workplace accident. Read the full report.
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Gig Workforce Needs Urgent Policy Framework
As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.
Guest worker dies in Coimbatore terrace fall
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Group's Public Safety Debate Gains Traction
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
Gig Workers Demand Ban on 10-Minute Deliveries in India
A heated debate erupts over gig workers' demand to ban 10-minute deliveries in India. Unions cite safety risks, while platforms argue for consumer choice. What's the future of quick commerce?
Tunnel Collision Injures 70 at Uttarakhand Hydropower Site
A collision between two loco trains inside a tunnel at the THDC Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Chamoli injured 70 workers. Four remain hospitalized. Chief Minister Dhami monitors the situation.
Zomato hikes delivery incentives for December 31
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
Odia Migrant Attacked in Chennai Train, CM Majhi Assures Action
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pledges support for migrant worker assaulted in Chennai. Four juveniles arrested. State sends officer for probe. Details on the shocking incident and government response.
Odisha CM Acts on Chennai Attack Against Odia Labourer
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pledges support for assaulted migrant worker in Tamil Nadu. Four teens detained. Read about the government's response and investigation.
Two held for murder of guest worker in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police arrest auto driver and friend for murdering a West Bengal guest worker after a road altercation. Victim succumbs to injuries at CMCH. Read the full details.
Three dead, five ill in Sangli septic tank accident
Three workers suffocated in a septic tank at a Sangli textile company. Five rescuers also fell ill. Police are investigating the incident. Read the full report.
TN Govt Acts on Tiruttani Assault, Urges No Video Share
Tamil Nadu government urges public not to circulate video of Odisha worker assault in Tiruttani, citing public order concerns. Four minors apprehended, safety measures enhanced for guest workers.
Crane Overturn Kills Two in Una Industrial Accident
Two labourers died and three were critically injured after a crane overturned at a steel bar unit in Una's Gagret industrial area. Police investigation underway. Read for details.
Odisha Migrant Worker Hacked in Tamil Nadu, Video Viral
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was brutally hacked by four youths in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The attackers filmed the gory incident, which has now gone viral. Read the shocking details.
4 TN Teens Attack Migrant Worker, Post Video on Instagram
Four teenagers in Tamil Nadu brutally assaulted a migrant worker from Odisha with machetes and posted the video on Instagram. The incident has sparked political outrage and a debate on law and order. 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.
Goa NGO Warns of Fire Risk in Cuncolim Industrial Estate
Green Goa Foundation demands immediate government action against illegal worker housing in Cuncolim industrial estate, warning of potential tragedies similar to the Arpora fire that killed 25.
Chhattisgarh migrant lynched in Kerala days after arrival
Ramnarayan Baghel left his village in Chhattisgarh for work in Kerala to fund his sons' education and complete his PMAY home. Days later, he was lynched by a mob. Read his tragic story.
Over half a dozen dead in Chhattisgarh road accidents
A series of fatal road accidents across Chhattisgarh claims over six lives in 24 hours. Congress youth worker among victims. Police cite speed, intoxication as key factors.
Migrant Worker from Bengal Killed in Odisha Mob Attack
A 20-year-old mason from Murshidabad was killed in Sambalpur. Family says mob targeted him as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Two others critically injured.
Bengali Worker Lynched in Sambalpur, Six Arrested
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
NZ FTA Offers 5,000 Visas for Indians, Faces Political Hurdle
New Zealand's FTA with India grants 5,000 annual work visas for skilled professionals, but faces opposition over immigration concerns. Details on STEM, yoga, and chef visas inside.
Bangladesh Govt to Support Family of Slain Hindu Worker
Bangladesh PM's adviser pledges government responsibility for family of slain Hindu worker in Tripura. Details on compensation, investigation, and bilateral assurances.
Bangladesh Condemns Factory Worker Killing, Promises Justice
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
Bengal Worker Mistaken for Bangladeshi, Detained 8 Months
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
Two construction workers electrocuted in Chennai
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
Baby Born in Feeder Ambulance in Andhra's Remote Area
A 28-year-old tribal woman gave birth in a feeder ambulance in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. EMT Ravi and ASHA worker Lakshmi assisted the successful delivery. Read the inspiring story of healthcare in remote India.
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.
CAG flags gaps in Maharashtra construction worker welfare
A CAG audit reveals poor registration, safety lapses, and massive fund under-utilisation for Maharashtra's construction workers from 2017-22. Read the key findings and official response.
Hazaribag: 2 workers dead, 1 hurt in CCL colliery wall collapse
Two workers died and one critically injured after a wall collapsed at CCL's Barka Siyal colliery in Hazaribag. Kin received Rs 40 lakh compensation each and jobs. Read the full report.
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