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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...
He left school after class 7, arrived in Mumbai at 15, with Rs 24 in his pocket. Today, he earns Rs 25 LPA per annum. Who is Munna Thaakur?From Akola with just Rs 24, Munna Thakur's journey to becoming a celebrated celebrity photographer is a testament to grit. He overcame imme...
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
SC sets Rs 30,000 monthly income for housewives, calls them 'nation builders'The Supreme Court has declared homemakers as nation builders. Their domestic care work will now be recognized as a separate category for co...
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
Mini Mathur says goodbye to her 'alpha mom' era as daughter Sairah graduates with IB Diploma. Actress shares what is next for both of themTelevision host Mini Mathur is celebrating her daughter Sairah Khan's International Baccalaureate diploma. The proud mother shared glimpses...
Samsung minority union challenges bonus deal in courtA labour union representing several thousand Samsung Electronics employees asked a court on Tuesday to nullify a bonus agreement between th...
Mumbai maid asked 'Rs 10,000 per month for two hours': Kirti Kulhari’s comment on rising domestic help costs face backlash. Bollywood actors reactActress Kirti Kulhari's recent remarks about the cost of domestic help in Mumbai have sparked widespread discussion. She expressed surprise...
3 steps private sector employees and managers can take if they disagree with disciplinary committee actionPrivate sector employees and managers facing disciplinary action can protect themselves. Understanding labour laws and principles of natura...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
War & AImpact: China's export-price jump fastest in 3 yearsChina's export prices surged 5% in April, the fastest in three years, driven by global energy costs and AI demand for commodities like oil,...
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
Samsung’s $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South KoreaSamsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in South Korea. Memory...
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boomSK Hynix has crossed the $1 trillion market value mark. This milestone follows similar achievements by rivals Samsung Electronics and Micro...
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
Handloom, handicraft sector key employer but faces challengesIndia's vital handloom and handicraft sector, employing millions, grapples with low wages and limited market reach. A recent study highligh...
More women, freshers migrating for better blue, grey-collar jobs: ReportJob-related migration is surging by 31.4 percent as more women and freshers seek better jobs and pay beyond their hometowns. This trend sig...
Govt eyes new employment blueprint after labour code rolloutThe central government has fully operationalised four new labour codes, consolidating 29 laws into a simplified framework designed to be bo...
Suicide trends in India: 31% cases among daily wage workers, this state reports highest numbers, shows NCRB 2024 dataDaily wage earners now represent the largest group of suicide victims in India, accounting for 31% of all deaths in 2024, a decade-high. Th...