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International Human Rights Groups Condemn Forced Labour of Indian Workers in Saudi Arabia

In a powerful joint statement, prominent human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have officially denounced the systemic forced labour of Indian workers within Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure sector. These agencies draw attention…

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New Workplace Safety Reports Highlight Risks for Outdoor Migrant Labour

The latest workplace safety reports for 2026 reveal a staggering increase in health hazards for outdoor migrant labour across global construction and agricultural corridors. The findings published by the International Labour Organization show that 71…

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Why 40,000 Indian Workers Are Headed To Russia In 2026

Russia’s plan to bring in tens of thousands of Indian workers in 2026 is being framed as a labour-market fix, not a headline stunt. Multiple reports say Russian employers are preparing to recruit at least…

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e-Shram Portal Expansion: How 2026 Budget Plans to Map 90% of India’s Informal Migrant Workforce

The Union Budget 2026 has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the e-Shram Portal Expansion, targeting the registration of 90% of India’s informal migrant workforce. Having upwards of 31 crore employees already on the books, the…

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New 2026 Mandate: Migrant Worker Compliance and Journey Allowances Now Enforceable for Indian Employers

With the entry of the 2026 fiscal cycle in India, the implementation of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code has brought about highly essential requirements of businesses. The time of transition is…

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Russia Triples Work Permits for Indian and Bangladeshi Citizens to Fill War-Time Labour Shortages

Russia has significantly increased the issuance of work permits to citizens from India and Bangladesh in 2025, driven by acute labor shortages resulting from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the official statistics provided…

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Thailand Launches “Zero Tolerance” Crackdown on Illegal Migrant Workers

Thai Ministry of labour through instructions of Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has embarked on a serious campaign to do away with unauthorized employment in the country. Spearheaded by the “Trai Thep Phithak” special task force, this…

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Modern Slavery Risk Flagged in New South Wales Labour Scheme

Modern slavery risks have been flagged in New South Wales’ labour schemes, particularly the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program. In a report by NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner Dr. James Cockayne (2024), evidence of forced labour,…

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Workers Demand Stronger Labour Protections as Job Pressure Rises in 2026

In the year 2026, workers in different parts of the world are experiencing increased job insecurity and exploitation, which will continue to drive the need to implement effective labour protection. The increased workloads, salaries not…

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Migrant Workers Power Economies but Remain Unprotected

Migrant workers keep key sectors running—from construction and agriculture to caregiving, logistics, and hospitality—yet many remain exposed to unsafe work, wage theft, and weak legal protections. Rights groups and labor economists note that while migrant…

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