537 workers remain missing as Nepal races to reach flood-hit hydropower tunnelsRescue efforts intensify for hundreds of workers missing in Nepal's flood-hit hydropower projects. Mud and debris are blocking tunnel entra...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Indian tunnel rescue experts join effort to reach trapped workers in Nepal's hydropower projectsAn Indian team arrived in Nepal to assist with rescue operations. Rescuers are working to clear debris from flooded hydropower tunnels. Man...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Rising fuel prices push gig workers towards fixed-pay, lower-cost jobsGig workers are now more selective about jobs due to rising operating costs. Many are shifting to roles offering predictable earnings or lo...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
5 BLOs suspended after BJP worker caught photocopying 3,404 SIR forms in Navi MumbaiFive booth-level officers faced suspension after a BJP worker was apprehended with voter details. The worker was caught photocopying over 3...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
US White House review clears proposal to end 60-day H-1B grace periodThe White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depar...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Families of South Koreans missing in Nepal floods seek urgent helicopter accessNine South Koreans remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal. Families are urging authorities to secure helicopter access fo...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Canada seeks skilled workers in healthcare, STEM, trades via Express EntryCanada seeks skilled professionals through its Express Entry immigration system. The nation aims to boost its economy and address labor sho...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Vietnam to fine employers for foreign worker reporting violations from September 10Vietnam will implement new fines for employers regarding labour violations starting September 10, 2026. These penalties will cover mandator...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
2.7 lakh Delhi construction workers to get 24x7 healthcare, cashless treatment, Rs 2 lakh coverAround 2.7 lakh Delhi construction workers will soon receive free healthcare services. This new scheme offers 24x7 medical assistance and a...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Uber, Eternal, Porter quit Karnataka gig and platform workers welfare boardThe state government has approached other platforms to fill the vacancies. Delhivery, Namma Yatri and Yulu have responded positively and ag...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Worker took a part time job after 6 months of searching, then coworkers started quitting, their hours crossed 35 and reported kitchen conditions had them rethinking the jobA Reddit user shared their difficult experience after finding a new job. The restaurant was chaotic and understaffed, leading to rapid empl...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India-based GCCs: Former UN advisor Santosh MehrotraThe proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could accelerate the movement of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres, econo...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Canada is not just challenging the US on trade – it wants its immigrants tooCanada is fighting Donald Trump on two fronts: retaliating against US tariffs while courting skilled workers affected by his immigration cr...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Global Market: SK Hynix workers reject pay deal amid bonus disputeSK Hynix workers narrowly rejected a wage agreement by just 25 votes, with 50.08% opposing the proposed 6.3% pay hike and revised bonus str...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Canada revises rules for small employers hiring low-wage temporary foreign workersCanadian employers with small work locations can now hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers. New federal rules permit businesses with...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST