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What began as demands for a wage hike by factory workers escalated into violent clashes on Monday, exposing deep-rooted anger over pay disparities, working conditions and long-pending labour demands. As the workers’ strike continues to unfold, key questions are being raised about how the agitation spiralled into violence, the extent of its impact on commuters,…
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…
KOLKATA/KHANDAGHOSH: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee warned of “operations” starting Sunday night to arrest Trinamool workers ahead of assembly polls less than a fortnight away, urging them to be careful under an administration now under the EC. Mamata vowed to resist BJP’s attempt “to break Bengal through delimitation” that is slated to start following the…
US rep Brandon Gill is facing extreme heat online for his comment on hiring Indians at 7-Eleven stores in the US. In a video that is quickly gaining traction on X (formerly Twitter), Gill said the idea that America would bring a 7-Eleven worker from India or anywhere else on the globe to work at…
For those planning a trip to the United Kingdom, be ready to pay more for the UK visa. Not only travellers but as per recent update from UK government, even international students, and skilled workers will also have to shell more. As of April 8, 2026, the government has decided to increase visa fees across…
Representative image (PTI) HYDERABAD: Several residents of Hyderabad’s old city Tuesday contacted a booth-level officer (BLO) of the Election Commission to help them identify their names on the 2002 electoral rolls as part of the pre-SIR mapping exercise. To their shock, instead of someone who knew the rulebook, they were approached by a sanitation worker…
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday directed states and Union territories to double the daily supply of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders meant for migrant labourers, even as the Centre said the overall LPG supply situation in the country remains stable and under control.In a letter to all chief secretaries, petroleum…
The Centre took another step towards easing availability of fuel for migrant workers across the country, doubling the allocation of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders to states. In a notification issued late Monday, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas informed that the the move is based on the average daily supply to migrant…
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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections in Cooch Behar. (Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to party workers on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Foundation Day, lauding their dedication and reaffirming the party’s commitment to development and public welfare.In a…
