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Indian National Jailed In Singapore For Job Scam Using Fake Documents
A 20-year-old Indian national has been charged with cheating and using forged documents to deceive a domestic worker into paying over SGD 2,000 for fake job offers for her relatives, The Straits Times reported.
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India Secures 3-Year Exemption From Social Security Contribution In UK
India has secured a three-year exemption from social security contributions for domestic workers who are temporarily in the UK and their employers under the Double Contribution Convention Agreement (DCCA).
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"Chores? Hardly know'em!": Australian Woman's Video On India's Domestic Help Culture Sparks Discussion
An Australian woman living in India has sparked a debate online after sharing her thoughts on the "least talked about cultural differences between India and the West" - household culture in the country.
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US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa, Will Benefit Thousands Of Indian Techies
In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H-1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years.
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India, Kuwait Sign Pact For Cooperation On Recruitment Of Indian Workers
India and Kuwait have signed an MoU that brings Indian domestic workers in the Gulf nation within the ambit of a legal framework that streamlines their recruitment and provides them with the protection of the law.
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World Bicycle Day: Discover India By Bicycle, Suggests This Start-Up
Two years ago, a bunch of fitness enthusiasts, cyclists, corporate workers and globetrotters from India and the United States came together to form the delightfully-titled Bike Street Boys. The start-up has since conducted five cycling tours: across Rajasthan, from Puducherry to Kochi and from Manali to Leh. And as the world marks the first officia...
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Indian Consul General's Family Held Hostage In Armed Robbery In South Africa
The family of India's Consul General in Durban was attacked by robbers and briefly held hostage at their official residence there, prompting India to raise the issue with South African authorities.
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Migrant Domestic Helps In Oman At Risk As India Scraps Rescue Scheme
India's decision to scrap a financial guarantee scheme for migrant domestic workers in Oman will make it harder for domestic helps who are abused or unpaid to get home, campaigners said on Tuesday.
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7 Lakh IT Jobs In India Under Threat, But It Is Not All Bad News
The number of low-skilled workers in domestic IT and BPO service sectors could fall from 24 lakh in 2016 to 17 lakh in 2022.
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After Scrapping 457 Visa, Australia Unveils Tighter Citizenship Laws
Announcing sweeping changes to Australia's citizenship laws, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today unveiled tighter requirements for new applicants, a move that follows the scrapping of the 457 visa program for foreign workers.
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Indian National Jailed In Singapore For Job Scam Using Fake Documents
A 20-year-old Indian national has been charged with cheating and using forged documents to deceive a domestic worker into paying over SGD 2,000 for fake job offers for her relatives, The Straits Times reported.
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India Secures 3-Year Exemption From Social Security Contribution In UK
India has secured a three-year exemption from social security contributions for domestic workers who are temporarily in the UK and their employers under the Double Contribution Convention Agreement (DCCA).
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"Chores? Hardly know'em!": Australian Woman's Video On India's Domestic Help Culture Sparks Discussion
An Australian woman living in India has sparked a debate online after sharing her thoughts on the "least talked about cultural differences between India and the West" - household culture in the country.
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US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa, Will Benefit Thousands Of Indian Techies
In a move that could benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers on H-1B and L1 visas, the US is planning to resume "domestic visa revalidation" in certain categories on a pilot basis with the goal of scaling it up in the next few years.
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India, Kuwait Sign Pact For Cooperation On Recruitment Of Indian Workers
India and Kuwait have signed an MoU that brings Indian domestic workers in the Gulf nation within the ambit of a legal framework that streamlines their recruitment and provides them with the protection of the law.
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World Bicycle Day: Discover India By Bicycle, Suggests This Start-Up
Two years ago, a bunch of fitness enthusiasts, cyclists, corporate workers and globetrotters from India and the United States came together to form the delightfully-titled Bike Street Boys. The start-up has since conducted five cycling tours: across Rajasthan, from Puducherry to Kochi and from Manali to Leh. And as the world marks the first officia...
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Indian Consul General's Family Held Hostage In Armed Robbery In South Africa
The family of India's Consul General in Durban was attacked by robbers and briefly held hostage at their official residence there, prompting India to raise the issue with South African authorities.
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Migrant Domestic Helps In Oman At Risk As India Scraps Rescue Scheme
India's decision to scrap a financial guarantee scheme for migrant domestic workers in Oman will make it harder for domestic helps who are abused or unpaid to get home, campaigners said on Tuesday.
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7 Lakh IT Jobs In India Under Threat, But It Is Not All Bad News
The number of low-skilled workers in domestic IT and BPO service sectors could fall from 24 lakh in 2016 to 17 lakh in 2022.
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After Scrapping 457 Visa, Australia Unveils Tighter Citizenship Laws
Announcing sweeping changes to Australia's citizenship laws, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today unveiled tighter requirements for new applicants, a move that follows the scrapping of the 457 visa program for foreign workers.
