May 22, 2026

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US CDC layoff: Hundreds reinstated as ‘incorrect notification’ fired them, after Donadl Trump’s vow to ‘fire Democrats-aligned workers’

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CDC (left), Donald Trump (agencies) Hundreds of employees at the US centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) who were laid off on Friday night have been reinstated, after officials said the terminations were triggered by an “incorrect notification,” reported CNN.According to the American federation of government employees (AFGE), around 1,300 CDC staff received layoff…

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All work and no pay: US govt shutdown hits federal workers; forced to apply for loans to meet daily needs

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US federal workers have begun to feel the heat of government shutdown as it enters its second week, as many have resorted to even taking loans to cover everyday expenses. Since October 1, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, while others deemed essential, including some military personnel, must work without pay.All work…

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Coal workers welfare: Government plans new law for social security; 1948 Act set to be replaced

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The government has initiated the process of overhauling the legal framework governing social security and pension benefits for coal workers, with the coal ministry proposing a new law to replace the 77-year-old Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948.According to the ministry, the proposed Coal Mines Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill,…

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Bhutan thanks Indian Army: Helicopters deployed after flash floods; stranded workers airlifted | India News

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Picture source: X/Eastern Command NEW DELHI: The Royal Government of Bhutan has expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for its prompt response following sudden floods along the Amochu River in the early hours of Sunday.“The Royal Government of Bhutan extends its heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to the Indian Army for their timely and life-saving…

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Cash and jewellery looted: 2 Indian tourists arrested for robbing sex workers in Singapore hotel; sentenced to 5 years prison

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Representative Image (AI-generated) Two Indian men were arrested for assaulting and robbing two sex workers in hotel rooms while on holiday in Singapore. The men were identified as Arokkiyasami Daison, 23 and Rajendran Mayilarasan, 27.On Friday, they were each sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane.The…

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‘NPS platform workers model’: HDFC joins Zomato to roll out retirement saving schemes for delivery workers

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Food delivery giant Zomato has joined hands with HDFC Pension to introduce the ‘NPS Platform Workers Model’, a retirement savings scheme for the platform’s delivery partners. The initiative was launched by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a PFRDA event on October 1.According to Zomato, over 30,000 delivery partners have already received their PRANs (Permanent Retirement…

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US H-1B visa processing frozen: How US government shutdown risks legal status for Indian and other international tech workers in America

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The US government shutdown that began October 1 has brought H-1B visa processing to a standstill, dealing a severe blow to Indian professionals who represent over 71% of H-1B beneficiaries. The Department of Labor, which issues critical Labour Condition Applications (LCAs) required before any H-1B petition can proceed, has stopped operations due to the funding…

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FM seeks to broaden NPS coverage: Move to rope in gig workers; consultations on | India News

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: While pitching National Pension System as an attractive investment option, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday sought broadening its coverage, with a special focus on gig and platform workers & women, and suggested that its best get subscribers when they are young so that the full impact…

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America’s immigration crossroads: H-1B crackdown, big tech layoffs, and career challenges for immigrant workers

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In 2025, immigrants in the United States, especially those on H-1B visas, face one of the most challenging periods in recent history. A convergence of policy shifts, large-scale tech layoffs, shrinking healthcare access, and rising anti-immigrant rhetoric has created unprecedented uncertainty. For the country’s highly skilled workforce, the consequences extend beyond legal status, affecting career…

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