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Noida Workers Protest: Why Noida workers’ protests turned violent: Wage gap, rising anger and Manesar stir spillover | Noida News

Why Noida workers’ protests turned violent: Wage gap, rising anger and Manesar stir spillover NOIDA: Protests by factory workers demanding a wage hike turned violent in parts of Noida on Monday, exposing deep-rooted discontent over pay disparities, working conditions and long-pending labour demands. Incidents of arson, vandalism and stone-pelting were reported from Phase-2 and Sector…

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Sourcing LPG cylinders to become easier for students, migrant workers, daily wage earners: Here’s how

Getting LPG cylinders is set to become easier for migrant workers, students and daily wage earners! The government, on Sunday, allowed 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders to be sold without address proof, making it simpler for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners to access cooking fuel. All that is needed now is a valid ID…

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US proposes wage increase for H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visas; calls existing salary levels dramatically below market rates, because of which …

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that will make it more expensive to hire H-1B visa holders and sponsor employment-based immigrants by significantly increasing the required prevailing wages. According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), the proposed rule aims to raise the required minimum salaries by 21% to 33%, depending on a…

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Tulsi Gowda: “I had no money, only determination”: Tulsi Gowda’s journey from daily wage worker to Padma Shri awardee

Tulsi Gowda’s life never followed the script of easy beginnings. Born into a Halakki tribal family in Honnalli village in Karnataka, she grew up far from the language of privilege and far from the kind of opportunities that usually shape public success stories. What she did have was an intimate, almost instinctive relationship with the…

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H-1B Wage Rules: US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms after proposal clears federal review

The United States has moved a step closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers after a proposed regulation affecting the H-1B visa and employment-based green card process cleared federal review — a development that could eventually push up minimum wage requirements for sponsored workers.The proposal was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget…

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US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

The US has moved a step closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers after a proposed regulation affecting the H-1B visa and employment-based green card process cleared federal review – a development that could eventually push up minimum wage requirements for sponsored workers.The proposal was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…

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Ramadan 2026 overtime work rules in UAE explained: Get 25% above normal hourly wage, 50% extra for evening shifts

UAE Ramadan 2026: Reduced Work Hours Explained for Private Sector Employees As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across the UAE, workplaces nationwide are adjusting schedules to reflect both the spiritual rhythm of the month and legal labour requirements. Under Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022 implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021,…

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Govt considers raising EPFO monthly wage cap to Rs 25k-30k; current Rs 15k ceiling fixed in Sept 2014 | India News

NEW DELHI: In a move that could significantly enhance the coverage of Employees Provident Fund Organisation, a proposal to increase monthly wage ceiling beyond the current Rs 15,000 is back on the table amid suggestions that it should be raised to Rs 25,000-30,000 a month.The wage ceiling refers to the salary threshold up to which…

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Saudi Arabia rolls out new saudization rules with SAR 8,000 wage for engineers | World News

Saudi Arabia enforces new saudization rules, giving engineers SAR 8,000 wage and boosting procurement jobs/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to increase local workforce participation in specialized jobs. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has unveiled two major decisions that set higher saudization targets and introduce minimum wage standards, aiming to…

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UAE salaries 2025: What workers really earn without a minimum wage | World News

The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels As of 2025, the UAE has not enacted a formal nationwide minimum wage for all private-sector workers. The current labor framework, outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 33…

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