HC permits statutory activities during poll code, quashes Maha circular

The Bombay high court has set aside a Maharashtra government circular suspending registration of construction workers under a law that governs their employment citing the model code of conduct in......

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Junior doctors in West Bengal resumed an indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday, escalating protests over the state government's "failure" to address key demands including enhanced hospital......

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

In a major announcement ahead of the Chhattisgarh assembly polls due this year-end, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said unemployed youth will be given a monthly allowance in the state......

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

The Kuwait fire tragedy that claimed the lives of at least 45 Indians, including 23 from Kerala and seven from Tamil Nadu, has left the two states reeling with grief as stories emerge of the......

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar’s story will sound familiar. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he......

Maha to levy cess on construction above Rs 10 lakh

In line with central legislation, Maharashtra government will soon levy a cess on all public and private construction in the state costing over Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) expecting to generate Rs......

Suggestions welcome on Workers' Bill: Fernandes

After three years of consultations, the ministry has come out with a Bill on unorganised sector workers' social security, which has got flak from all quarters, including trade unions, for being......

Rs 8.5 lakh cr to be pumped into Railways in 5 years

Laying emphasis on capacity expansion, decongestion of network and passenger safety, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday said a massive Rs 8.5 lakh crore would be pumped in over the next......