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'Global Workforce A Reality': Decoding S Jaishankar's Remark Amid H-1B Visa Row
In what seemed like a direct jab at US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa diktat, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar underscored the importance of a global workforce, stressing that local populations of many nations cannot meet their labour demands.
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Lack Of Replacement Options Keeps UK PM Keir Starmer Safe, For Now
Talk of replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party has spilled into the open, but the lack of a plausible replacement may keep the rebels at bay for now.
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"We Did It": Norway Ruling Labour Party Wins General Election
Norway's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store won Monday's legislative elections, which also saw a record surge in support for the anti-immigration Progress Party.
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UK Set For More Legal Challenges Over Migrant Hotels
Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.
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Rs 5,000 A Month, Job Cards: Mamata Banerjee's Scheme For Returning Migrant Labourers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a scheme for Bengali migrant workers who have been forced to return from other states. The "Shramasree project" will provide them with job cards through a web portal.
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Need To Assess Impact Of New Technologies On Society: RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday called for an assessment of the impact of emerging technologies on society and the labour market, saying it must be ensured that they do not impact work opportunities.
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EPFO Adds Over 20 Lakh Members In May, Highest Since Data Tracking Began
Year-on-year analysis revealed a 2.84 per cent growth in net payroll additions compared to May 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO's effective outreach initiatives.
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Senior AIADMK Leader Anwhar Raajhaa Joins DMK Ahead Of 2026 Polls
In a major political development ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior AIADMK leader and former Minister Anwhar Raajhaa formally joined the ruling DMK in the presence of Chief Minister and party president MK Stalin today.
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"Whoever Fires A Bullet Will Get Shot": Bihar Minister Warns Criminals
Amid concerns over the rise in incidents of crime in Bihar, Labour Resources Minister Santosh Singh on Monday issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that under the NDA government in the state, "whoever fires a bullet will get shot".
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
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India's Social Security Coverage Increased By 64% In 10 Years: Centre
India has achieved a milestone in social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. India's social security coverage has risen from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, a 45 percentage point surge in the last ten years.
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"Child Labour A Curse", Says Yogi Adityanath, Urges Collective Action
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on World Day against Child Labour called it as a "curse" and urged citizens to unite against the practice by ensuring that every child receives education, security and dignity.
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Delhi To Constitute Welfare Board For Gig Workers, Frame Schemes
Delhi labour minister Kapil Mishra on Friday said the government will constitute a welfare board for gig and platform workers and frame schemes for their welfare.
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Employees Can Now Generate EPFO UAN Through Face Authentication
Employees subscribing to social security schemes of the retirement fund body EPFO can now generate universal provident fund account number (UAN) and related services through face authentication, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday
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Statue Of Karl Marx To Be Installed In Chennai, Says MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced that a statue of German philosopher and socialist leader Karl Marx will be installed in Chennai - a city that has served as a hub for the labour movement for over a century.
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'Global Workforce A Reality': Decoding S Jaishankar's Remark Amid H-1B Visa Row
In what seemed like a direct jab at US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa diktat, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar underscored the importance of a global workforce, stressing that local populations of many nations cannot meet their labour demands.
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Lack Of Replacement Options Keeps UK PM Keir Starmer Safe, For Now
Talk of replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party has spilled into the open, but the lack of a plausible replacement may keep the rebels at bay for now.
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"We Did It": Norway Ruling Labour Party Wins General Election
Norway's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store won Monday's legislative elections, which also saw a record surge in support for the anti-immigration Progress Party.
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UK Set For More Legal Challenges Over Migrant Hotels
Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.
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Rs 5,000 A Month, Job Cards: Mamata Banerjee's Scheme For Returning Migrant Labourers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a scheme for Bengali migrant workers who have been forced to return from other states. The "Shramasree project" will provide them with job cards through a web portal.
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Need To Assess Impact Of New Technologies On Society: RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday called for an assessment of the impact of emerging technologies on society and the labour market, saying it must be ensured that they do not impact work opportunities.
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EPFO Adds Over 20 Lakh Members In May, Highest Since Data Tracking Began
Year-on-year analysis revealed a 2.84 per cent growth in net payroll additions compared to May 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO's effective outreach initiatives.
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Senior AIADMK Leader Anwhar Raajhaa Joins DMK Ahead Of 2026 Polls
In a major political development ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior AIADMK leader and former Minister Anwhar Raajhaa formally joined the ruling DMK in the presence of Chief Minister and party president MK Stalin today.
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"Whoever Fires A Bullet Will Get Shot": Bihar Minister Warns Criminals
Amid concerns over the rise in incidents of crime in Bihar, Labour Resources Minister Santosh Singh on Monday issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that under the NDA government in the state, "whoever fires a bullet will get shot".
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
-
India's Social Security Coverage Increased By 64% In 10 Years: Centre
India has achieved a milestone in social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. India's social security coverage has risen from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, a 45 percentage point surge in the last ten years.
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"Child Labour A Curse", Says Yogi Adityanath, Urges Collective Action
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on World Day against Child Labour called it as a "curse" and urged citizens to unite against the practice by ensuring that every child receives education, security and dignity.
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Delhi To Constitute Welfare Board For Gig Workers, Frame Schemes
Delhi labour minister Kapil Mishra on Friday said the government will constitute a welfare board for gig and platform workers and frame schemes for their welfare.
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Employees Can Now Generate EPFO UAN Through Face Authentication
Employees subscribing to social security schemes of the retirement fund body EPFO can now generate universal provident fund account number (UAN) and related services through face authentication, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday
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Statue Of Karl Marx To Be Installed In Chennai, Says MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced that a statue of German philosopher and socialist leader Karl Marx will be installed in Chennai - a city that has served as a hub for the labour movement for over a century.
