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India: SC asks Centre to bring strong law to protect domestic workers’ rights

India: SC asks Centre to bring strong law to protect domestic workers’ rights

The Indian Supreme Court has called on the government to enact a comprehensive law to safeguard the rights of millions of domestic workers across the country. The apex court further directed the Centre to set

India’s Human rights body orders probe into discriminatory hiring at Foxconn plant

India’s Human rights body orders probe into discriminatory hiring at Foxconn plant

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called out labor officials for failing to carry out a thorough investigation into allegations of employment discrimination at Foxconn's iPhone assembly plant in India.  The human rights watchdog

India planning to repatriate 18,000 undocumented immigrants in US

India planning to repatriate 18,000 undocumented immigrants in US

Indian and US authorities are collaborating to identify undocumented Indian immigrants in the US for deportation in order to demonstrate an interest in protecting legal immigration visas for scores of Indian citizens. US President Donald

India’s Internet Users Set to Cross 900 Million Milestone in 2025

India’s Internet Users Set to Cross 900 Million Milestone in 2025

The use of the internet in India is experiencing steady growth in a very short period with internet users estimated to reach 900 million by 2025, according to a study done by IAMAI and Kantar.

Blinkit ambulance raises concern about shortages of life support units in India

Blinkit ambulance raises concern about shortages of life support units in India

India's quick commerce platform Blinkit is making headlines for launching a 10-minute ambulance option. It comes as the company is looking to expand beyond groceries and other items. Blinkit has launched 5 ambulances in Gurugram.

The 10 Key Differences Observed by an IITian Couple After Moving Back to India from the US

The 10 Key Differences Observed by an IITian Couple After Moving Back to India from the US

An IITian couple, Nayrhit and Rishita Das, who returned to India after living in the US, speak of how the two countries are so different at so many levels. The couple, who had earlier gone

American Startup Founder Faces Harsh Words from Rejected Job Applicant in India

American Startup Founder Faces Harsh Words from Rejected Job Applicant in India

Tony Klor, an American who has engaged in setting up a firm known as Catoff Gaming is now based in Bengaluru, India. Recently, he had to say the following words, sorry, you can’t have a

Child Labour Regulations: Minimum Age to Get a Job in India

Child Labour Regulations: Minimum Age to Get a Job in India

Children working is still a serious issue in many nations, including India. Children generally operate in many different industries under challenging and dangerous conditions. Apart from depriving children of their childhood, this habit hampers their

Over 80 Migrant People Have Been Rescued Near Odisha-Andhra Border

Over 80 Migrant People Have Been Rescued Near Odisha-Andhra Border

More than 80 migrant workers were rescued near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border after trying to return domestic workers by taking walks throughout the coronavirus lockdown. The migrant workers from diverse districts in Odisha were on

India transport strike sparks clashes and heavy disruptions: Key details inside

India transport strike sparks clashes and heavy disruptions: Key details inside

Ongoing protests and strikes by several transport associations led by the All India Motor Transport Congress have triggered significant disruptions and sporadic violence in multiple states, including Bihar, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.