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High drama in Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee joins TMC workers in protest against attack on Abhishek's home

1 Killed, Several Feared Trapped As Slab Of House Collapses In Ghaziabad

Five workers were rescued and rushed to a hospital.

‘Great damage to India in 12 years’: Sonia Gandhi’s dig at govt ahead of book launch

Sonia Gandhi alleged that Congress workers and leaders "have faced persecution of all kinds".

Assam OIL facility fire death toll rises to two

Five other workers injured in the incident are undergoing treatment

Delhi Building Collapse Death Count Rises To 3 As Rescue Ops Enter Day 3

Delhi Building Collapse Death Count Rises To 3 As Rescue Ops Enter Day 3 NDTVEfforts to rescue trapped workers enter Day 2 The New Indian ExpressDelhi: Three contractors arrested in connection with Chawri Bazar building collapse Scroll.inMCD claims it ‘acted’ on complaints, but building construction continued ET InfraHT Exclusive: Contractors ignored workers’ warnings about weak structure, says FIR on Chawri Bazar collapse Hindustan Times

Late-night clashes outside Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence as party workers celebrate his birthday

The clashes allegedly occurred between MAITC workers preparing for Abhishek Banerjee's 39th birthday and BJP supporters, although police did not name any party.

US adds 165,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate dips to 4.1%

The U.S. job market likely improved after a weak September, with layoffs low and workers enjoying job security.

HT Exclusive: Contractors ignored workers’ warnings about weak structure, says FIR on Chawri Bazar collapse

Construction worker Firoz alleged that the contractors insisted that the work continue, saying that making the changes would increase construction costs.

Women who scored higher on cognitive tests were rated as more hostile by teammates and got less help from them, in studies of 432 US business students and 394 Chinese finance workers, a pattern that did not hold for men

France's mega protests: 448 arrested as students, workers march across the country | In pics

Students, workers and union members marched across France, demanding fair wages and supporting protests over the education system.

Explosion at Oil India's tank farm leaves five workers critically injured in Assam's Dibrugarh

According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred in the facility's crude oil storage section while workers were operating a valve.

Months of Work, Days Of Travel: Emotional Economics Of Going Home In Festivals

Thousands of migrant workers queue up at railway station to go home during festive season.

France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'

The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron

Social media campaigns, ground mobilisation: How BJP is countering Oppn narrative, amplifying political messaging

BJP's ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ campaign reflects the evolving approach, with leaders and workers taking the political contest beyond online platforms.

Steve Jobs bought a 30-room California mansion in 1984; when it was torn down in 2011, workers saved its pipe organ and other fixtures

After Steve Jobs’s 2011 demolition of the historic Jackling House, its pipe organ, architectural details and other relics were salvaged.

Election Commission of India to launch major voter enrolment drive in UP on Nov 12

ASHA workers, anganwadi staff and educational institutions will help identify eligible women and young people missing from the electoral rolls.

Judge approves $650,000 settlement for 100 workers after alleged $1.3M retirement savings loss

Bangladesh agrees new garment pay scale from December amid protests

Workers are demanding the monthly minimum wage be raised to 30,000 taka ($242) from 12,500 taka, saying rising food, housing and transport costs have eroded their purchasing power

‘Garment workers unrest narrows Tarique Rahman’s window for India visit’

In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, a highly-placed source says Mr. Rahman is being “misguided by his own people” on the India policy

Bangladesh deploys additional paramilitary forces as garment workers’ protests continue

Bangladesh deploys additional paramilitary forces as garment workers’ protests continue