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
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Trump orders tighter banking scrutiny of undocumented migrants, warns of account seizuresPresident Trump announced an executive order to shut down and seize funds from bank accounts supporting illegal immigration or holding welf...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM 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
World Bank, ADB delegations review infrastructure works in AmaravatiA delegation from the World Bank and the ADB was in Amaravati this Monday to take stock of the city’s ambitious development projects. Their...
11 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Tata Motors rolls out VRS after union push; around 300 employees opt inTata Motors recently offered a voluntary retirement scheme to its employees. This initiative was a response to demands from worker unions. ...
08 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Inside AI-led digital storefronts; Lalit Keshre’s big ET Awards winHappy Monday! Digital platforms and brands are building their own AI storefronts. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM 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
You may be contributing to State Labour Welfare Fund from your salary: What is it, and how it helps employeesThe Labour Welfare Fund is used to finance activities that promote the welfare of labour in the state. It also helps to utilize unpaid accu...
07 Jun, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh gives industry flexibility to hire &fire employeesSources told ET that the state government is keen to give various concessions to the industries in the next one thousand days to help them ...
06 May, 2020, 11.30 PM IST
K'taka to lay roadmap for use of Rs 8,500 cr corpusThe state government has started efforts to create a roadmap to use Rs 8,500 crore accumulated with the Board over the past few years.
30 Jan, 2020, 11.30 AM IST
Cheap bus passes await garment, building workersThe proposal, which is in the final stages of approval, has not gone down well with a labour union.
22 Nov, 2017, 10.33 AM IST
UNDP praises Delhi Metro for timely payment to contractorsCase study by UNDP & IIM-A says that DMRC's practice of releasing 80% of payments within 48 hrs assures their long-term commitment to the p...
07 Mar, 2012, 12.03 PM IST
- Central, state labour welfare funds on cards
The draft Unorganised Sector Workers' Act, '03, to be introduced in the budget session of Parliament, has provided for the establishment of...
04 Feb, 2003, 04.33 AM IST