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Eight labourers, mostly from Bihar, killed as rock collapses at stone quarry in BengaluruA devastating rock collapse at a Bengaluru stone quarry claimed the lives of eight daily-wage labourers, primarily from Bihar. The incident...
Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold slips as Treasury yields and rate hike expectations increaseGold and silver prices declined as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher and expectations of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike increas...
Bollywood's hidden crisis: Why hundreds behind the camera are fighting to surviveBollywood may be enjoying strong box office numbers in recent times, driven by films like Dhurandhar, Saiyaara and Chhaava. But many people...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
ETtech Q&A | We don't intend to get into last-mile quick commerce delivery: Delhivery CEO Sahil BaruaGurugram-based Delhivery, which went public in May 2022, had been the bellwether for the performance of India’s ecommerce industry until th...
Director who left over 400 Indian, Bangladeshi migrants unpaid returns to Singapore: MinisterAn Indian-origin permanent resident, accused of abandoning over 400 migrant workers without pay, has returned to Singapore. His passport ha...
Rs 23,000 a month and a 6-day work week: Frustrated Hyderabad engineer says "ready to accept less pay but..."Hyderabad engineer 6 day work week: A Hyderabad civil engineer's candid Reddit post detailing the toll of a six-day work week has ignited n...
Singapore labour body to launch job placement for abandoned Indian, Bangladeshi workersOver 400 Indian and Bangladeshi workers, allegedly abandoned by their employer, will soon find new jobs in Singapore. The National Trades U...
For 21 years, this 77-year-old ‘Water Baba’ has been handing out free cold water to thirsty highway travellers in Rajasthan’s 45°C scorching desert heatIn Rajasthan's scorching Barmer-Batadu heat, 77-year-old Thana Ram Kadwasara has become a beacon of hope for travelers. For two decades, he...
Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star once earned just Rs 100 daily, selling cotton. Today Panchayat’s Binod is bringing home lakhs. Who is Ashok Pathak?Ashok Pathak, the actor behind the viral 'Binod' character from Panchayat, has achieved national recognition after a challenging journey. O...
What makes Toyota a low-risk bet in the pre-owned SUV segment?Indian buyers are increasingly opting for pre-owned SUVs, with the Toyota Fortuner emerging as a top choice for its exceptional durability ...
Premium family SUVs that offer comfort without luxury pricingIndian families are increasingly opting for SUVs, with a growing 'premium plus' segment offering luxury features without the hefty price ta...
Singapore government to help abandoned workers from IndiaHundreds of migrant workers from India and Bangladesh, unpaid for months, are receiving SGD 200 in cash and vouchers from Singapore's labou...
DMRC begins work on Central Vista metro corridor at Central Secretariat stationConstruction has begun on the Central Secretariat metro station, a key part of the new Central Vista corridor. This nearly 10-km undergroun...
Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figuresThe Congress party has accused the Modi government of artificially inflating rural wage growth figures. According to Congress general secre...
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuationsUkraine launched a massive drone assault on Moscow, causing fires and evacuations. The attack targeted the capital and its surrounding regi...
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK?Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politi...
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
'Burning classrooms' track schools in sun-scorched SpainChildren in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat are struggling with unbearable classroom heat exceeding 29C, prompting a grassroots project to monito...