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Suvendu urges migrant workers to return to Bengal, cites 125-day job guarantee scheme

Mr. Adhikari said that ₹34,500 per annum was guaranteed for each job card holder

When London Bridge was rebuilt in Arizona, workers numbered granite stones before dismantling it

Gig workers may get social security benefits through 2% transaction levy on businesses

The government is considering implementing a 2% transaction-based levy on aggregators to support social security for gig workers. This levy will fund benefits such as insurance, health, and maternity support for over 12 million workers. There is a consensus that this approach ensures fairness among different types of aggregators. The new scheme is expected to be launched in 2027, requiring gig workers to meet specific work criteria.

Vice President JD Vance highlights Trump administration batting for American workers, fighting visa fraud as nation votes in midterm elections

JD Vance highlights the Trump Administration's efforts to curb visa fraud and prioritize employment opportunities for US citizens as voting continues.

British wedding venue evacuated after workers uncover five World War II bombs while digging for solar panels; guests and residents forced to flee

Bengal BJP’s Debra MLA alleges assault by own party workers

This comes amid a series of incidents where multiple separate incidents and allegations have come to the fore about internal feuds between various BJP factions

Who protects those counting America's votes? US election workers face threats amid midterms

Suspected militants open fire, kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan

The drive-by shooting in Mohmand also left a third officer wounded

Why Rahul Gandhi Chose Sangrur To Launch Congress's Punjab Campaign

Why Rahul Gandhi Chose Sangrur To Launch Congress's Punjab Campaign NDTVPunjab Congress targets 1 lakh turnout at Rahul Gandhi’s Sangrur rally The New Indian ExpressPunjab contest is solely Cong vs AAP, says Pilot Hindustan TimesRahul Gandhi, Kharge to join 'Insaaf Rally', launch Punjab 2027 poll campaign India TodayParminder Kaur Chhina Mobilises Congress Workers for Sangrur Insaaf Rally on November 4 Babushahi.com

CPI(M) to launch indefinite sit-in protest over Adoor police station attack

Around 5,000 party workers will take part in the protest on the first day and the agitation will continue until action is taken, says CPI(M)

Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, defy call to end protests

Paramilitary forces have been deployed in Gazipur and Narayanganj as workers demanding a 30,000-taka minimum wage stay on the streets for a fourth day, with 58 police officers injured, the police said

Bengal BJP MLA who opposed extortion hospitalised after assault by party workers

The legislator has named six people in a handwritten complaint to the Debra police station, a West Midnapore district police officer said.

Tasmac workers shut shops in Namakkal, Salem

Tasmac workers shut shops in Namakkal, Salem

Bangladesh garment workers stage fourth day of wage protests

Bangladesh garment workers stage fourth day of wage protests Reuters‘Following situation’: MEA on protests by garment workers in Bangladesh The Hindu‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs Al JazeeraViolent garment protests disrupt Bangladesh factories for fourth day, govt blames Sheikh Hasina Telegraph IndiaWage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close BBC

Dispute over ‘spicey noodles’ turns violent at Bengaluru eatery; 4 held for assaulting Assamese workers

A group of men allegedly in an inebriated state confronted the Bengaluru eatery staff over the spice level of noodles, following which an argument broke out.

Wage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close

Wage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close BBC‘Following situation’: MEA on protests by garment workers in Bangladesh The Hindu‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs Al JazeeraBangladesh’s garment industry on edge as workers’ protest enters 3rd day; BNP alleges ‘Awami League hand’ ThePrintTear gas, grenades, stone-pelting: Bangladesh on the boil as workers wage protest turn violent WION

Bangladesh Garment Workers Clash With Police, Block Highways As Wage Protests Intensify; 670 Factories Shut

Bangladesh Garment Workers Clash With Police, Block Highways As Wage Protests Intensify; 670 Factories Shut

Tamil Nadu announces Deepavali bonus for 5,190 sugar mill workers

The festival payout will cover 18 sugar mills, with eligible workers receiving between 10 and 20 per cent in bonus and ex-gratia.

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers BBCShabana Mahmood scraps plan for migrant care workers to wait 15 years for settlement - live BBCMany U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul The HinduUK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence ReutersHome Secretary confirms major changes to indefinite leave to remain rules under ‘earned settlement’ reforms Electronic Immigration Network

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers BBCMany U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul The HinduNewspaper headlines: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war' BBCUK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence ReutersHome Secretary unveils new rules for migrants settling in the UK GOV.UK