Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Mahindra's SUV output dips up to 15% in June amid supply chain worker crunch; XUV 7XO, Thar production hitMahindra & Mahindra is experiencing a significant drop in SUV production. A shortage of contract workers is affecting key parts suppliers. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
'Our fight is for survival': Delhi Gymkhana Club management assures staff jobs are safeDelhi Gymkhana Club employees received assurances their jobs are secure. The club management stated it will not close immediately. This com...
25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firmsBangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and les...
24 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal statusSpain is launching a program to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented workers, aiming to boost economic growth by matchi...
22 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Employees often become silent gradually after feeling repeatedly ignored at workIn many workplaces, employee silence stems from a consistent pattern of ignoring their suggestions. This unnoticed change creates an atmosp...
15 May, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Workers should receive minimum wage of Rs 800, says Naveen Patnaik; slams BJP over welfare "neglect"Naveen Patnaik, BJD leader, celebrated International Labour Day. He demanded a minimum wage hike to Rs 800. Patnaik stated the BJP governme...
01 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
NCR workers' wage hike may push up living costs in gated societiesRising minimum wages and worker unrest in the NCR are poised to increase living costs in gated communities and inflate construction expense...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Delhi govt launches online portal for construction workersIn a statement, the state goverment said construction workers can register themselves at http://www.edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in. There is al...
15 May, 2020, 11.02 PM IST
Over 12 lakh construction workers in Maharashtra to get Rs 2,000 each"Given the situation, Rs 2,000 each will be deposited through direct benefit transfer in the bank accounts of workers who are registered wi...
18 Apr, 2020, 05.27 PM IST
Rs 3000 crore given to 2 crore registered construction workers: MHAIn 31 states/UTs, cash benefits of Rs 1000 to Rs 6000 have been announced for registered construction workers under Building&Other Construc...
09 Apr, 2020, 12.24 PM IST
'Shocked' SC hits out at govt for 'exploiting' the poorThe apex court expressed its displeasure when the government said it had set up a committee to fix a timeline to comply with directions on ...
01 May, 2018, 05.57 PM IST
Bring model scheme for construction workers in 6 months: Supreme CourtThe top court said that more than Rs 37,400 crore have been collected for the benefit of construction workers, but ostensibly only about Rs...
19 Mar, 2018, 09.34 PM IST
- Construction workers in Gujarat deprived of welfare, says CAG
The Gujarat govt failed to conduct any survey to identify or register construction workers which led to they being deprived of welfare sche...
27 Jul, 2014, 09.33 PM IST