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New Labour Code Opens A Door To 4-Day Work Week, But Conditions Apply
Code on Wages (Central) Rules: Under the new provision, the condensed work week typically could mean 12-hour workdays for four days.
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Heatwave May Melt 4% Of GDP, Raise Medical Bills, Dent Productivity
Extreme heat has already accounted for around $159 billion in lost productivity, roughly 5.4 per cent of India's income.
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After 'Unfair Practice', India, US Trade Partners Face 'Forced Labour' Probe
The US has launched a second round of Section 301 investigations against India and 59 other trading partners - this time over the alleged use of forced labour to produce goods imported by Washington - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
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India-US Trade Deal Likely To Offer Tariff Relief On Exported Medicines
India's pharmaceutical industry has welcomed the interim trade agreement framework between India and the US, which offers tariff relief on medicines and several other Indian exports.
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No More 10-Minute Delivery Promise: Labour Ministry To Blinkit, Swiggy
Blinkit Stops 10-Minute Deliveries Feature In Relief For Gig Workers: Sources
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Integration Of AI Will Boost Productivity, Quality Of Work: Economic Survey
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into India's labour market will improve workforce quality, increase productivity, and generate jobs, said the Economic Survey tabled in the parliament on Friday.
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Opinion | Can India Create 8 Million Jobs A Year? Here's What The Numbers Indicate
For India to benefit from its demographic dividend, it needs to generate productive employment for 7-8 million youths who will join the labour force each year. If not, this dividend could be lost. Can the budget push to achieve these job creation goa
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Pharma Firm Asked To Stop Production After 11 Workers Die In Maharashtra Plant Fire
Pharmaceutical firm Blue Jet Healthcare has been ordered to stop production and remove inflammable chemical goods from its premises after a fire in its factory in Raigad district killed 11 labourers this month.
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5 Killed In Madhya Pradesh After Inhaling Poisonous Gas Leak At Factory
The incident took place at the Sakshi Food Products factory in the Dhanela area of the district.
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Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report
Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.
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Stricter Safety Rules Better Than Lockdowns, 93% CEOs Say In CII Survey
Strict enforcement of Covid safety rules is better than partial lockdowns, which may impact the movement of labour as well as goods, and affect production, most CEOs have said in a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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Toyota India's Employee Union Calls Off Labour Strike At Bidadi Plant After Four Months
Toyota had resumed production in January 2021 after a majority of members from a total of 3,350 employees voluntarily expressed their intention to work with discipline.
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COVID-19 Causes Stir In Global Tea Markets, China, India Hit
The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the beverage known for its immunity-boosting properties.
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COVID-19 Lockdown: Centre Asks States To Enforce Tough Law Against Hoarding, Black Marketing With Jail Up To 7 Years
The Centre has asked the states and the union territories to invoke a stringent law to punish those indulging in hoarding and black marketing of essential commodities, saying such acts can't be ruled out due to the loss of production and labour crisis in the wake of the nationwide lockdown.
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Apple Won't Make Flagship iPhone Models in India Anytime Soon: Report
Apple is not keen on setting up new factories for its flagship iPhones in India despite considering "plans" in the past. A report published on Monday suggests that the production of iPhone 11 will not come to country to due to the unavailability of skilled labour and robust infrastructure.
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New Labour Code Opens A Door To 4-Day Work Week, But Conditions Apply
Code on Wages (Central) Rules: Under the new provision, the condensed work week typically could mean 12-hour workdays for four days.
-
Heatwave May Melt 4% Of GDP, Raise Medical Bills, Dent Productivity
Extreme heat has already accounted for around $159 billion in lost productivity, roughly 5.4 per cent of India's income.
-
After 'Unfair Practice', India, US Trade Partners Face 'Forced Labour' Probe
The US has launched a second round of Section 301 investigations against India and 59 other trading partners - this time over the alleged use of forced labour to produce goods imported by Washington - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
-
India-US Trade Deal Likely To Offer Tariff Relief On Exported Medicines
India's pharmaceutical industry has welcomed the interim trade agreement framework between India and the US, which offers tariff relief on medicines and several other Indian exports.
-
No More 10-Minute Delivery Promise: Labour Ministry To Blinkit, Swiggy
Blinkit Stops 10-Minute Deliveries Feature In Relief For Gig Workers: Sources
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Integration Of AI Will Boost Productivity, Quality Of Work: Economic Survey
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into India's labour market will improve workforce quality, increase productivity, and generate jobs, said the Economic Survey tabled in the parliament on Friday.
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Opinion | Can India Create 8 Million Jobs A Year? Here's What The Numbers Indicate
For India to benefit from its demographic dividend, it needs to generate productive employment for 7-8 million youths who will join the labour force each year. If not, this dividend could be lost. Can the budget push to achieve these job creation goa
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Pharma Firm Asked To Stop Production After 11 Workers Die In Maharashtra Plant Fire
Pharmaceutical firm Blue Jet Healthcare has been ordered to stop production and remove inflammable chemical goods from its premises after a fire in its factory in Raigad district killed 11 labourers this month.
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5 Killed In Madhya Pradesh After Inhaling Poisonous Gas Leak At Factory
The incident took place at the Sakshi Food Products factory in the Dhanela area of the district.
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Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report
Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.
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Stricter Safety Rules Better Than Lockdowns, 93% CEOs Say In CII Survey
Strict enforcement of Covid safety rules is better than partial lockdowns, which may impact the movement of labour as well as goods, and affect production, most CEOs have said in a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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Toyota India's Employee Union Calls Off Labour Strike At Bidadi Plant After Four Months
Toyota had resumed production in January 2021 after a majority of members from a total of 3,350 employees voluntarily expressed their intention to work with discipline.
-
COVID-19 Causes Stir In Global Tea Markets, China, India Hit
The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the beverage known for its immunity-boosting properties.
-
COVID-19 Lockdown: Centre Asks States To Enforce Tough Law Against Hoarding, Black Marketing With Jail Up To 7 Years
The Centre has asked the states and the union territories to invoke a stringent law to punish those indulging in hoarding and black marketing of essential commodities, saying such acts can't be ruled out due to the loss of production and labour crisis in the wake of the nationwide lockdown.
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Apple Won't Make Flagship iPhone Models in India Anytime Soon: Report
Apple is not keen on setting up new factories for its flagship iPhones in India despite considering "plans" in the past. A report published on Monday suggests that the production of iPhone 11 will not come to country to due to the unavailability of skilled labour and robust infrastructure.
