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Telangana Auto Unions call statewide strike; seek hike in meter charges, d
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Telangana State Auto Union called for a statewide strike on Thursday, demanding that the Central and state government address their concerns. The auto drivers have stopped running autos on the main road in Himayath Nagar, Hyderabad, as part of the protest.
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Trade Unions unite to protest against various Central govt policies across
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Workers and farmers across India participated in a nationwide strike on Thursday, organised by several trade unions and parties to protest against the various central government policies, including labour codes, trade agreements, privatisation policies, and other policies perceived as ant
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"Satyamev Jayate. Together, we have won": AAP MP Raghav Chadha on "no more
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
This move comes after Chadha's advocacy for better working conditions and social security benefits for delivery workers. Taking it to a social media post on X, the AAP MP said, "Satyamev Jayate. Together, we have won."
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Himachal Pradesh: Protest erupts in Shimla after death of Aanganwadi worke
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Under the banner of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, affiliated with CITU, Anganwadi workers from the Chakkkar, New Shimla, and Sanjauli circles of the ICDS Project Shimla staged a strong protest outside the DPO office in Nigam Vihar, Shimla.
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"Called special session to protest against Centre's decision to end MGNREG
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said the state government will soon convene a special session of the Assembly to protest against the Centre's decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), asserting that the BJP-led governmen
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Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Centre over Labour Codes, says protection has
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the central government over the four new Labour Codes, alleging that the government has snatched away the rights that workers and new avenues for their exploitation have been opened.
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Centre exerting tremendous pressure: Kerala' Sivankutty on Labour codes
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Minister added that Kerala had notified the draft rules and sought feedback, but had decided not to implement them unilaterally.
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Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi slams Centre's new Labour Codes
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Speaking to the media in Thoothukudi, Karunanidhi criticised the Central Government for bringing into effect four new labour laws, claiming they undermine worker rights and strengthen employer control.
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"Eliminating complexities and benefiting both employers, employees": BMS G
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Arya expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Labour Minister, stating that the new codes would eliminate the complexities of outdated labour laws, benefiting both employers and employees.
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As SIR begins in Bengal, Sonagachi sex workers demand inclusion in voter l
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi area are urging the government to include their names in the voter list as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process begins in Bengal. Many sex workers fear being left out due to a lack of documentation, with some having no connection with their paren
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Bharat Bandh: Trade Unions accuse Centre of diluting worker rights; demand
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As scores of people walked the streets across the country with their trade union flags and slogans and presented their demands through a 17-point charter. The trade unions have accused the Centre of diluting worker rights, alleging that the central government is pushing economic reforms w
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Assam cabinet approves 24/7 shop operations in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silcha
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"Now shops can operate 24*7 in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar and with extended timings in other areas without compromising on worker rights and conveniences! P.S- This decision is not applicable for liquor shops and bars," read a post by the Assam CM.
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