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Zero tariff puts farmers' future at risk, centre silent: Himachal Minister
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
He stated that if such commitments are made without extensive public consultation, parliamentary debate, or dialogue with farmers' representative bodies, it would constitute a direct betrayal of the interests of crores of Indian farmers, horticulturists, and agricultural labourers.
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Mega eviction drive to begin in Agartala to make city encroachment-free
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Terming it an "exclusive and first-of-its-kind" initiative, Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder said the drive would be carried out with unprecedented scale and coordination. A large team comprising AMC workers and officials, Public Works Department (PWD) staff, labourers and personnel from the
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India-US trade agreement triggers political face-off as Centre hails "futu
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The India-US trade agreement has triggered an intense political debate, with the Centre projecting it as a landmark, future-defining deal that will accelerate India's growth trajectory, while opposition parties have raised sharp questions about transparency, national interests, and the im
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US tariff relief opens USD 50 Billion export opportunity for India: CII Pr
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Memani noted that the United States, the world's largest economy, is also India's largest trading partner, with total Indian exports to the US estimated at around USD 80-90 billion annually. Of this, nearly 50-60 per cent, roughly USD 50 billion, comes from labour-intensive sectors such as g
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Uttarakhand CM launches Digital Training Management System to boost worker
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday launched the Training Management System (TMS) developed by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCW), Labour Department, Uttarakhand, said the release.
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"Misusing majority": Congress MP Amar Singh slams Centre's Budget; alleges
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
He also criticised the government, accusing it of ending the MGNREGA Act and describing it as a blow to labourers.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes key components to promote labour inten
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
For the labour-intensive textile sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an integrated programme with key components. The Minister emphasised that the first pillar of her plan, the National Fibre Scheme, is aimed at "achieving self-reliance in natural fibres like silk, wool,
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Parliament to attend Cabinet meeting ahea
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday arrived at the Parliament to attend the Cabinet meeting ahead of presenting the Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha.
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Union Budget 2026 to strengthen Viksit Bharat vision: Rajasthan DY CM Prem
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"The Budget has always been one which will take forward the vision of PM Narendra Modi for Viksit Bharat. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has always presented the Budget keeping interest of women, youth, labourers and farmers in mind. The Budget will be one which keeps in mind fulfill
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Himachal: Labour contractor, property dealer attacked during Namaz in Badd
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
A labour contractor and property dealer was allegedly attacked by three unidentified assailants in Bhudd village of the Baddi area in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Saturday afternoon, police said.
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JKSA seeks Amit Shah's intervention over brutual assault on Kashmiri shawl
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking urgent intervention over what it described as a "disturbing and sustained pattern of identity-based harassment and violence" against Kashmiri traders, shawl sellers, labourer
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Economic Survey 2025-26 flags labour market progress, poverty reduction an
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The survey notes that recent labour market indicators indicate improving employment conditions, driven by ongoing structural reforms. Monthly data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) show a largely stable labour market with seasonal variations, while quarterly averages indicate a
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