Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Bengaluru's MNC techie with 6-figure salary turns weekend Rapido rider, sparks viral debate on the city's cost of livingA software developer from Bengaluru has gone viral for working as a Rapido rider on weekends. Despite a well-paying job at a multinational ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
I fired my star employee for a private hobby she kept off the clock; now my whole team says I'm the problemA small business owner fired her star employee after discovering her adult furry art online, despite admitting customers would likely never...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested near India-Nepal border in north Bengal on 'extortion' charges after days on the runTrinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan was apprehended by West Bengal Police's Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. Khan had be...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
FIFA World Cup workers vow strike before $2,000-a-ticket game between US & ParaguayWorkers at SoFi Stadium in California have voted to strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener. Contract talks with the food service provide...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Ola Electric raises Rs 780 crore via QIP amid market share, cash burn pressureOla Electric Mobility has secured approximately Rs 780 crore through a qualified institutional placement, aiming to bolster its recovery ef...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
South Korea launches new team to protect foreign workers' rightsSouth Korea's Ministry of Justice has launched a new team within the Korea Immigration Service to protect foreign workers' rights and preve...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Will appeal to govt for a nationwide gig workers' law, like those in Karnataka, Telangana: Uday Bhanu ChibThe Indian Youth Congress held a conclave for gig workers. They highlighted the challenges faced by millions of delivery workers. These wor...
31 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
The world is becoming training data for AI, for which everyone is unprotectedPronto, a home services startup, is facing criticism for using body-camera footage from workers inside customers’ homes to train AI and rob...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...
28 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST