News for 'migrant workers'

Newly-wed couple donates 50 beds to Covid centre

Newly-wed couple donates 50 beds to Covid centre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'We decided to pare down on the money we will spend on the wedding and instead contribute to the covid care centre'

Review: Masala Republic is a shabby film

Review: Masala Republic is a shabby film

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Masala Republic is one of the tackiest films made in recent times.

Mumbai staring at massive labour shortage

Mumbai staring at massive labour shortage

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Several on-site labourers in the city want to take special trains being run to transport workers back home. The rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city has caused anxiety among them.

Uttam's Take: Ignorance is bliss

Uttam's Take: Ignorance is bliss

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Uttam Ghosh compares the two events -- the labour ministry's ignorance and a young intellectual's incarceration -- and is mystified as many Indians are by what occurred.

BJP spreading virus of communal hatred: Sonia

BJP spreading virus of communal hatred: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Addressing a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, Gandhi said it should worry every Indian and her party will have to work hard to repair this damage.

Why this police officer got a US award

Why this police officer got a US award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat has thrice been honoured by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for his unusual efforts in community policing and welfare. The only Indian police officer to be honoured thus.

Forum criticises UK's decision to raise visa fee

Forum criticises UK's decision to raise visa fee

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

In a statement, Amit Kapadia, executive director of the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Forum said the changes effected from Tuesday were unfair. "The three-fold increase in the fees for settlement visas of dependent relatives is unjustified and very unfair," he said.

Delhi curfew, oxygen shortage takes a toll on Noida industrial belt

Delhi curfew, oxygen shortage takes a toll on Noida industrial belt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

From trucks lined up and waiting in the area to local vendors, the scenes tell a story of livelihoods stalled.

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It has invested billions of dollars in preparing for the 2022 soccer World Cup. However, human rights groups have criticised the treatment of migrant workers.

No plan to extend 21-day lockdown: Govt

No plan to extend 21-day lockdown: Govt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The 21-day lockdown is aimed at checking the spread of the coronavirus.

Railways to operate 2,600 Shramik trains in next 10 days

Railways to operate 2,600 Shramik trains in next 10 days

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The Railways has drawn up a schedule to operate 2,600 Shramik Special trains over the next 10 days across the country to ferry around 36 lakh migrant workers, stranded due to the COVID-19 lockdown, to their home states, Chairman of the Railway Board V K Yadav said on Saturday.

1,000 evacuated from Misurata amid pitched battle

1,000 evacuated from Misurata amid pitched battle

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Amid fierce battles between Gaddafi's troops and rebels on the eastern frontline of Ajdabiyah on Monday, nearly 1,000 foreign workers and wounded Libyans were evacuated from the besieged western city of Misurata that was pounded by the government forces.

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Terrorists kill trader, migrant labourer in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Three terrorists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

'This government prefers only ease of doing business, they are not interested in ease of living'

'This government prefers only ease of doing business, they are not interested in ease of living'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'We are worried for the workers because in the private sector, jobs are not secure, there is no decent work condition and there is no social security.' 'That's why we are opposing the economic policies of this government.'

Lockdown will result in a catastrophic loss of life: Rahul to PM

Lockdown will result in a catastrophic loss of life: Rahul to PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'We will be required to take different steps than other large countries who are following a total lockdown strategy'

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Meet the Brave Bicycle Girl of Bihar

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'There were times when my courage and confidence would fail and I was close to giving up,' says Jyoti Kumari who wanted to bring her father home safely. So she began the cycle ride of her life.

5 migrant labourers killed by terrorists in Kashmir

5 migrant labourers killed by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

All the victims hailed from Murshidabad district of West Bengal, the police said.

4 Big Movies Coming To OTT In December

4 Big Movies Coming To OTT In December

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

December is set to be special because four original films see a straight-to-digital release.

Hiding from police, migrants try to walk home in heat

Hiding from police, migrants try to walk home in heat

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'They treat us like garbage. We are not humans for them'

India tops remittances table with $125 bn inflows: World Bank report

India tops remittances table with $125 bn inflows: World Bank report

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India is expected to be the top recipient of remittances in 2023 as inflows increase 12.4 per cent to $125 billion, said a World Bank report on Tuesday. Mexico will come next by receiving $67 billion and China will follow it at $50 billion. The key drivers for remittance growth in 2023 are a tight labour market in the United States, high employment growth in Europe reflecting extensive leveraging of worker retention programs, and a dampening of inflation in high-income countries. India's growth in remittances is expected to halve to 12.4 per cent in 2023 from a historic peak of 24.4 per cent in 2022.

14 Indians jailed for clashing with people in Singapore

14 Indians jailed for clashing with people in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Fourteen Indians were on Thursday jailed for clashing with a group of people in Singapore's Little India, a precinct of South Asian businesses where the country's worst riot in 40 years broke out last year.

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in Delhi,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

Bombay HC asks Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai Police on Wed

Bombay HC asks Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai Police on Wed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The SC on May 19 refused to quash the FIRs lodged in Maharashtra and said he could approach the Bombay high court for relief.

Entire country heard cries of migrants but not govt: Sonia

Entire country heard cries of migrants but not govt: Sonia

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In a video message posted as part of the Congress' 'Speak Up India' campaign, which was launched on Thursday, she also demanded that the government provide Rs 7,500 to each needy family for the next six months and Rs 10,000 as immediate cash to them.

Worker from Bihar killed in Pulwama grenade attack, 2 hurt

Worker from Bihar killed in Pulwama grenade attack, 2 hurt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The terrorists lobbed a grenade at a tent housing labourers at Gadoora village in Pulwama, a police spokesman said.

UK: Indians largest group of professionals

UK: Indians largest group of professionals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

The report titled 'Towards a Global Labour Market' by the Work Foundation said that the UK will need to attract more highly skilled workers from abroad in order to secure the future of high technology, knowledge intensive industries in an increasingly global world. Policymakers must do more to ensure that the UK remains an attractive place for highly skilled migrants who want to come to the UK, the foundation said.

Youth knows Modi, Nitish looted Bihar: Rahul

Youth knows Modi, Nitish looted Bihar: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Addressing a poll rally in Katihar, the former Congress president criticised the NDA government over demonetisation, migrant crisis, GST, handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the three new farm laws.

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Met department blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe.

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Ridwaan Goolam Hoosen, an avid South African soccer fan, is used to having to leave the grounds to find a prayer space, including at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Reject elite understanding of democratic process: CJI

Reject elite understanding of democratic process: CJI

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

...educated people are better decision-makers must be rejected, the CJI said.

COVID-19: Indian women's hockey team raises Rs 20 lakh

COVID-19: Indian women's hockey team raises Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The funds will be used to provide basic necessities for patients at various locations, migrant workers and slum dwellers.

How a new tax law has stumped Tata Trusts and top corporate donors

How a new tax law has stumped Tata Trusts and top corporate donors

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Indian charitable trusts, including Tata Trusts and top corporate donors, are stumped by a new tax law proposed in the Budget, which reduces tax breaks for the donor organisations. The Finance Bill proposes that if a charitable organisation donates to another charity, then only 85 per cent of the donation will be considered as application of income for the donor organisation. Trust officials say this is a major setback for the donor organisations, including corporate foundations and intermediary organisations, which work with various implementing agencies at the grassroots level.

90% states publish draft rules on 4 labour codes, implementation imminent

90% states publish draft rules on 4 labour codes, implementation imminent

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav has exuded confidence that four labour codes, which would bring another wave of reforms, will soon be implemented as around 90 per cent of states have already come out with draft rules. In 2019 and 2020, 29 central labour laws were amalgamated, rationalised and simplified into four labour codes, viz, the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020, noted the Survey. During an interaction, Yadav told reporters that around 90 per cent of the states have already published draft rules on four labour codes and he expects the four legislations would become operational soon.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

Bihar ministers to campaign in Gujarat for Modi

Bihar ministers to campaign in Gujarat for Modi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

State Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh and Health Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey -- both known Modi supporters -- said they would campaign in Gujarat after Durga Puja festivities are over

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Representatives of Citizen and Society Development Welfare, who have given the slogan of Dharavi Banao Andolan, met Srinivas and submitted a memorandum seeking expedition of the survey being conducted in Dharavi.