Care economy in India: EAC-PM working paper lays out a roadmapThe paper, Re-imagining the Care Economy: From Private Burden to Social and Economic Infrastructure and co-authored by Shamika Ravi, member...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Quick commerce firms face heat as riders stay off peak hoursQuick commerce firms are facing a shortage of delivery partners due to intense heatwaves. Companies are offering extra pay to keep riders w...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Delhi rolls out heatwave action plan; work breaks from 1–4 pm for outdoor labourers, ORS for students, water points across cityDelhi heatwave: Delhi is facing a severe heatwave. The government has launched a comprehensive plan to protect citizens. Labourers will get...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Heatwave alert: Centre issues advisory, work hours may shiftIndia's Union labour and health ministries have issued urgent heat-wave advisories. States and union territories must ensure adequate rest ...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Govt announces 70% allocation of commercial LPG with focus on priority industriesThe Indian government has boosted commercial LPG allocation to states and union territories to 70 percent. This move prioritizes key indust...
27 Mar, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Labour ministry issues guidelines for Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar YojanaThe scheme was announced in November to incentivise formal job creation in the country and subsequently approved by the Cabinet in early De...
31 Dec, 2020, 05.22 PM IST
ESIC issues comprehensive guidelines for employers, workers to prevent spread of Covid-19According to the statement, these guidelines are about the structural and administrative measures and human resource policies that can be u...
29 Sep, 2020, 08.06 PM IST
Swachh Bharat 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission to adjust to Covid timesSkilled labourers, especially migrant ones well-versed in construction and real estate jobs, could be engaged in various flagship missions,...
11 May, 2020, 08.37 AM IST
UP govt issues order regarding relaxations from MondayThe guidelines include the permission to increase working hours for factories having over 50 employees if both workers and owners agree, Ad...
03 May, 2020, 08.53 PM IST
States keen to hit the restart button on economic activitiesThe Centre has adopted a flexible approach in allowing states to take the call on how to restart the economic engine by following the guide...
17 Apr, 2020, 07.24 AM IST
Post April 20, focus is on return of young workforce: Labour MinistryA government official told ET that the directives will focus on ensuring return of young workers staying in the vicinity of the establishme...
15 Apr, 2020, 11.17 PM IST
Covid-19 cases ‘jump to 1,637 due to Jamaat’According to ministry data ET analysed, India had taken 10 days to add 500 cases when the numbers increased from 104 cases on March 14 to 6...
02 Apr, 2020, 07.38 AM IST
Keep small companies out of safety compliance: Indian Staffing Federation“It would be practically difficult for small establishments to get registered and comply with the code engaging additional administrative a...
03 Dec, 2019, 06.51 AM IST
EPFO issues guidelines to settle death claims in seven daysCPFC informed the Minister that on Prime Ministers' directions, EPFO has issued detailed guidelines on retirement and death cases.
01 Nov, 2016, 08.43 PM IST
Stop recruitment of daily wagers or face action: Government to departmentsThe move comes after it was observed that in spite of strict guidelines, various ministries continued to engage casual workers for work.
14 Jun, 2016, 06.43 PM IST
EPFO investment in equity may not fully accept Finance Ministry proposalLabour Ministry will soon come out with guidelines on new investment pattern for equity and equity related schemes but is unlikely to fully...
12 Mar, 2015, 07.29 PM IST
- DoD proposes stiffer labour norms for mining PSUs
The Disinvestment Department has proposed that PSUs involved in mining ores should qualify for 'natural asset' status while imposing additi...
03 Feb, 2003, 02.38 PM IST