Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
19 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
H-1B visa: Indian diaspora group backs Trump’s scrutiny, warns against hurting US innovationThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies supports H-1B visa program scrutiny. They caution that this should not impede American...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrageJapan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed ...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
AI lowering entry barriers for small contractors, reshaping blue-collar services: ReportArtificial intelligence (AI) is lowering some of the traditional barriers for skilled workers looking to start or expand small businesses b...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu claims attack on his cavalcade near Punjab's BatalaBJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged AAP workers attacked his cavalcade near Batala. Over one hundred workers reportedly hurled eggs and ...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
AITUC calls for periodic revision of wage ceiling under EPFOA day after the government announced a revision in wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per mo...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25000 per month; over 10 million formal sector workers to benefitThe enhanced wage ceiling, approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, will put additional financial burden on employees and the government while...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Amazon raises minimum hourly pay by $1 to $20 for US operations workersThe e-commerce and cloud giant also unveiled a new benefit called "Day 1 Financial," giving qualified employees and their families lifetime...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Canada invites 2,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in latest Express Entry draw, CRS cut-off falls to 519Canada invited 2,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residency. This latest Express Entry draw had a CRS cut-off score of 519. The s...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance defended changes to the H-1B visa program. He stated the administration seeks highly skilled workers, not displa...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Flipkart plans to hire 250,000 workers to meet festive blitzFlipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers for the upcoming festive season. This significant recruitment drive will increase last-mile del...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Delhi government doubles monthly incentive for ASHA workers to Rs 6,000The Delhi government has made a significant decision by approving an increase in monthly incentives for ASHA workers, raising their payment...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
UK’s new settlement plan sparks backlash from unionsUK trade unions are pushing the government to rethink plans that could make many low-paid migrants wait 15 years for permanent settlement. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Trump administration formally proposes scrapping 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B workersThe Trump administration has proposed scrapping the 60-day grace period that gives H-1B and several other foreign workers time to find a ne...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Indian Workers' Association in UK celebrates 70th anniversaryThe Indian Workers' Association Southall marked its 70th anniversary on Thursday. This organization has campaigned for labour rights and so...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Trump proposes to end 60-day H-1B grace period: What that means for Indian tech workersThe Trump administration has put forward a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period previously established for foreign workers. Under ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath announces payout hike for Anganwadi workers; monthly honorarium raised to Rs 12,000, Rs 5 lakh health cover & 3 sareesUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an increase in the monthly honorariums of Anganwadi workers and helpers. Workers wil...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST