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BluSmart Workers Protest: ‘Call Us by Our Name’

BluSmart Workers Protest: ‘Call Us by Our Name’

BluSmart Mobility, once viewed as India’s green ride-hailing alternative, ceased operations in April 2025 leaving nearly 10,000 drivers unemployed without notice. The abrupt shutdown followed a regulatory action by SEBI which barred BluSmart’s main investor

India-UK Trade Deal to Save Indian Workers 20% in UK, Draws Criticism Over Fairness

India-UK Trade Deal to Save Indian Workers 20% in UK, Draws Criticism Over Fairness

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), recently learnt, has attracted some attention for one of its benefits enabling Indian workers on temporary assignments in the UK to avoid paying approximately 20% of their salaries while

Kerala Launches ‘Jyoti’ Scheme to Bring Migrant Workers’ Children from Streets to Schools 

Kerala Launches ‘Jyoti’ Scheme to Bring Migrant Workers’ Children from Streets to Schools 

In a notable step toward inclusive education, the Kerala government has launched the 'Jyothi' scheme to mainstream the children of migrant workers into its formal education system. With the launch date of May 7, 2015,

US Lawmakers Warns UK as Apple Backdoor Could Help Cybercriminals

US Lawmakers Warns UK as Apple Backdoor Could Help Cybercriminals

In December 2024, the UK government issued a Technical Capability Notice (TCN) to Apple, requiring the firm to create a mechanism for law enforcement access to its end-to-end encrypted iCloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP)

CrowdStrike to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook

CrowdStrike to Lay Off 5% of Workforce, Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc, an Austin, Texas-based cybersecurity company has announced it will lay off about 500 employees around the world, 5% of its workforce overall due in part to continued scaling of its business. The

Samsung India Workers Union to Launch Protests Starting May 13 – Know Why

Samsung India Workers Union to Launch Protests Starting May 13 – Know Why

The union representing the Samsung India Workers' Union (SIWU), which is affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), has declared a series of protests which will begin on May 13. The union condemns

New Worker Protection Laws Take Effect in Florida

New Worker Protection Laws Take Effect in Florida

There has been a dramatic change in Florida's workers compensation landscape. Recent legal reforms to improve access to care and provide uniform labor protections across the state are finally beginning to address issues employees have

Columbia University Lays Off 180 Staff After Trump Administration Revokes $400M in Grants

Columbia University Lays Off 180 Staff After Trump Administration Revokes $400M in Grants

In a major blow to university research, Columbia University announced on Tuesday it is laying off 180 staff whose jobs were financed by federal grants which were similarly pulled by the Trump administration. The cuts

U.S. Considers Deporting Migrants to Libya via Military Flights, Sources Reveal

U.S. Considers Deporting Migrants to Libya via Military Flights, Sources Reveal

In a controversial plan, The Trump administration is considering deporting migrants to Libya by U.S. military flights, three U.S. officials told reporters earlier this week by reuters. If this is done, it is the first

Court Clash: Meta Wins $168 Million Case Against Spyware Firm NSO

Court Clash: Meta Wins $168 Million Case Against Spyware Firm NSO

In a landmark legal victory, Meta Platforms has won a settlement against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for $168 million marking an end of a six year court battle over the company’s illegal surveillance activities.