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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya marks first anniversary of 'Fit India Sun
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya marked the first anniversary of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday.
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Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil criticises VB-G-RAM-G Bill, calls it an Insu
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Senthil said, "Name change is not a big issue. It is, of course, an insult to the father of the nation. But what they have done is they have murdered the dignity of the rural agricultural labourers. They have brought everybody back to the old feudal system."
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Growing ease of resources, facilities without physical exertion giving ris
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised that the lack of "physical labour" due to the convenience of resources can create unforeseen challenges for human bodies, encouraging citizens to engage in a more active lifestyle.
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"Descendants of Nathuram Godse": Congress MP Aujla slams VB G RAM-G bill,
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He argued that the legislation does not adequately serve the interests of labourers and questioned the decision to rename the MGNREGA Act. Aujla also alleged that the Centre has claimed lineage from Nathuram Godse.
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Study flags widespread labour rights violations in Karachi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A recent study has shown that labour rights violations are widespread in major textile factories in Karachi and Faisalabad, which produce healthcare exports for Europe
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"Those opposing are enemies of labourers": Union Minister Giriraj Singh on
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh slams the TMC MP for their 12-hour sit-in protest on parliament premises over the passing of Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Bill. He states that it is a political play and not intended to benefit labourers.
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Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha to introduce key bills on final day
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha is scheduled to reconvene at 11 am on Friday. The House was adjourned earlier following disruptions after the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
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Opposition MPs Surjewala, Singhvi slam Centre over VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, w
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the BJP-led government of rushing the legislation and weakening protections for labourers and the rural poor. Several opposition MPs said the Bill undermines the spirit of MNREGA and was pus
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EPFO urges employers to enroll left out employees, gives special complianc
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ministry of Labour & Employment highlighted the recently launched Employees' Enrolment Scheme (EES)-2025 giving a special compliance window of six months starting from November 2025 enabling employers to voluntarily enroll eligible employees who were left out of the EPF scheme.
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Labour Codes aim to balance growth and dignity of work: Justice Manmohan a
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The four new labour codes are an attempt to modernise India's labour framework while balancing ease of doing business with worker protection, Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan said while addressing the "Decoding the Codes" conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (C
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Delhi Govt announces Rs. 10,000 compensation for construction workers affe
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Under GRAP-3, when construction work was completely halted in Delhi, workers were the worst affected. In view of this, the Delhi Labour Ministry has decided that all registered and verified construction labourers will be given Rs. 10,000 each as GRAP-3 compensation through direct benefit
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Labour Force Participation Rate rose to 55.8% in November, 7-month high si
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 55.8 per cent in November 2025, the highest level recorded since April 2025, showing a steady improvement in the labour market, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
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