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Abused, Unpaid, Children Among 400 Workers 'Bonded' At Telangana Factories
One rescued labourer from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu alleged that he had been working at the kiln for nearly four years without receiving actual wages.
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Why Denmark Is Less Afraid Of AI-Linked Job Losses And Can India Follow
Denmark's 'flexicurity' model is helping workers fear AI disruption less. Can India replicate it?
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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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Average Appraisal In India Is 9%, Highest Among Major World Economies
According to an Aon report, sectors such as real estate, NBFCs, and automotive are likely to offer higher-than-average salary increases in 2026.
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Are Minimum Wage Laws Doing More Harm Than Good To Low-Income Workers?
Around 64% of Indian workers earn below the minimum wage. For almost half the workforce, hiring them would be illegal even after a 30% pay raise.
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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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Double Pay For Extra Work: All About Overtime Rules Under New Wage Code
India's New Labour Codes: A standard workweek is 48 hours. Work beyond that qualifies for overtime.
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Alleged Casteist Slurs, Loan App, And The Death Of A Dalit Student In Kerala
Nithin Raj, from a daily wage labourer's family in Thiruvananthapuram, had secured a BDS seat at Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur. On the afternoon of April 10, he fell from the fifth floor of his college building and died.
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Noida Factory Workers Throw Stones At Cops, Day After Violent Protests
Noida Wage Protest - Noida Factory Workers Throw Stones At Cops, Day After Violent Protests
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UP's 21% Pay Hike Amid Noida Workers Protest, And Rs 20,000 Clarification
The Uttar Pradesh government has said the process of revising the minimum wage is underway at the national level under the Labour Codes.
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Pay Hike Demand, 300 Arrests, Minister Alleges Pak Link: The Violent Noida Protest
Noida protests: Cops said that some "outsiders" attempted to incite the unrest in Noida after workers had dispersed peacefully.
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Gratuity After Just One Year? Here Is What The New Labour Codes Mean For Fixed-Term Workers
India's new Labour Codes, effective 21 November 2025, allow fixed-term employees to claim pro rata gratuity after just one year of service instead of the earlier five-year requirement.
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Daily Wage Labourer's Son Beats Odds, Tops Rajasthan Class 12 With 99.80%
RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026: Despite his stellar achievement, Sonu's ambitions extend far beyond. He aims to crack the UPSC exams and become an IAS officer to strengthen law and order in the state.
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Ahead Of Dhurandhar 2 Release, R Madhavan Posts Video Of Chennai Labourer's Son Clearing UPSC
Madhavan shared a video on social media highlighting the success story of a UPSC aspirant who cleared the examination on his first attempt
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Over 1,400 Postgraduates, 5 PhDs Applied At Delhi Labour Department
In 2024, Delhi's employment exchange registered 21,000 job seekers, with highest graduates from Arts and Science streams and rising unemployment rate at 2.1%.
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Abused, Unpaid, Children Among 400 Workers 'Bonded' At Telangana Factories
One rescued labourer from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu alleged that he had been working at the kiln for nearly four years without receiving actual wages.
-
Why Denmark Is Less Afraid Of AI-Linked Job Losses And Can India Follow
Denmark's 'flexicurity' model is helping workers fear AI disruption less. Can India replicate it?
-
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.
-
Average Appraisal In India Is 9%, Highest Among Major World Economies
According to an Aon report, sectors such as real estate, NBFCs, and automotive are likely to offer higher-than-average salary increases in 2026.
-
Are Minimum Wage Laws Doing More Harm Than Good To Low-Income Workers?
Around 64% of Indian workers earn below the minimum wage. For almost half the workforce, hiring them would be illegal even after a 30% pay raise.
-
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.
-
Double Pay For Extra Work: All About Overtime Rules Under New Wage Code
India's New Labour Codes: A standard workweek is 48 hours. Work beyond that qualifies for overtime.
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Alleged Casteist Slurs, Loan App, And The Death Of A Dalit Student In Kerala
Nithin Raj, from a daily wage labourer's family in Thiruvananthapuram, had secured a BDS seat at Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur. On the afternoon of April 10, he fell from the fifth floor of his college building and died.
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Noida Factory Workers Throw Stones At Cops, Day After Violent Protests
Noida Wage Protest - Noida Factory Workers Throw Stones At Cops, Day After Violent Protests
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UP's 21% Pay Hike Amid Noida Workers Protest, And Rs 20,000 Clarification
The Uttar Pradesh government has said the process of revising the minimum wage is underway at the national level under the Labour Codes.
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Pay Hike Demand, 300 Arrests, Minister Alleges Pak Link: The Violent Noida Protest
Noida protests: Cops said that some "outsiders" attempted to incite the unrest in Noida after workers had dispersed peacefully.
-
Gratuity After Just One Year? Here Is What The New Labour Codes Mean For Fixed-Term Workers
India's new Labour Codes, effective 21 November 2025, allow fixed-term employees to claim pro rata gratuity after just one year of service instead of the earlier five-year requirement.
-
Daily Wage Labourer's Son Beats Odds, Tops Rajasthan Class 12 With 99.80%
RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026: Despite his stellar achievement, Sonu's ambitions extend far beyond. He aims to crack the UPSC exams and become an IAS officer to strengthen law and order in the state.
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Ahead Of Dhurandhar 2 Release, R Madhavan Posts Video Of Chennai Labourer's Son Clearing UPSC
Madhavan shared a video on social media highlighting the success story of a UPSC aspirant who cleared the examination on his first attempt
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Over 1,400 Postgraduates, 5 PhDs Applied At Delhi Labour Department
In 2024, Delhi's employment exchange registered 21,000 job seekers, with highest graduates from Arts and Science streams and rising unemployment rate at 2.1%.
