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...
18 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Ladakh LG raises daily wagers’ pay to up to Rs 575 per day; Apex Body demands regularisation of servicesLadakh's daily wage earners will see a substantial pay increase. Skilled workers will now earn Rs 575 daily, and unskilled workers Rs 450 d...
18 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
LG Vinai Saxena approves major wage rationalisation reforms for daily wagers in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor has approved a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers. Skilled worke...
17 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
8th Pay Commission pension update: Fearing losses, why this employee body wants assured pension in New Pension System (NPS)Central government employees are concerned about their NPS retirement corpus due to market fluctuations. The All India NPS Employees Federa...
11 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Govt can allow establishments to hire up to 25% apprentices but with riders: Skills secretary Debashree MukherjeeLarge industries can be allowed to take up to 25% apprentices provided they have reached the 15% limit in the last three years, will pay at...
11 May, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Labour reforms: Govt fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rulesIndia's central government has fully implemented four new labour codes. These codes, effective November 21, 2025, consolidate 29 laws. They...
09 May, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Indian truck driver’s account exposes tough work conditions in Europe, ignites debate on life abroadA Reddit user detailed the arduous reality of trucking and warehouse jobs in Europe, emphasizing continuous physical strain and minimal res...
02 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Punjab hikes minimum wages by 15%, first revision since 2013Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a significant 15% increase in daily wages for workers. This move, the first since 2013, a...
01 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
U.S. minimum wage increase 2026: Why do some states pay $17.95 while others stay at $7.25 and who benefits most in May?The U.S. minimum wage increase 2026 reveals a stark reality. Pay varies sharply by state. The federal rate still stands at $7.25. That numb...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
What happened at Surat Railway Station? Why are migrant workers leaving the industrial town in a rush?Surat Railway Station News: Thousands of migrant workers crowded Surat's Udhna railway station, creating chaos and long queues as they rush...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Life on Rs 11,000 a month in Noida: How workers survive on minimal salaries amid rising LPG prices and high rentIn Noida’s industrial belt, thousands of factory workers are struggling to survive on monthly wages of around Rs 11,000–Rs 14,000, pushing ...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why NC-JCM wants minimum basic pay to rise from Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,0008th Pay Commission pay hike: Employee unions calculate the minimum pay for an employee based on the rates of a food basket for a month. The...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Rahul backs Rs 20K wage demand; Left flags low wagesIndian National Congress and Left parties have backed a workers’ protest in Noida demanding higher minimum wages and better conditions, cit...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh government hikes interim minimum wages by up to 21% from April 1, 2026 after Noida worker protests; check list for all districtsThe Uttar Pradesh government has announced an interim pay hike for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, effective April 1, 2026. W...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Haryana revises minimum wages from April 1, 2026: Unskilled workers to get at least Rs 15,221 per monthHaryana has revised minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers, effective April 1, 2026. The new rates,...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.51 PM IST