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Noida labour unrest aftermath shows normalcy returning to industrial pockets weeks after violent protests, with workers now waiting to see if revised minimum wages announced by the Uttar Pradesh government are implemented.

Noida industrial pocket that saw violence a fortnight ago remained calm on Labour Day

May 02, 2026 11:36 am

As payday approaches in Noida’s factory hub, workers wait for the higher wages Govt fixed.

From bicycle to Moon: Flaying authorities, Supreme Court orders regularisation of ISRO workers behind India’s space legacy

May 01, 2026 8:56 am

In celebrating the glory of India’s scientific fraternity, we must not overlook the indispensable contributions of every individual who formed part of that larger enterprise, the Supreme Court emphasised.

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Supreme Court slams MSRTC for ‘unequal bargaining’ as cleaner wins 30-year legal battle for back wages

April 22, 2026 9:43 am

While criticising the MSRTC for stretching the litigation for three decades, the Supreme Court noted that if this is not the use of unequal bargaining power, then we do not know what it is.

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Noida workers' protest | ‘Govt shouldn’t be under pressure’: Industry body questions wage hike timing

April 17, 2026 2:45 pm

While sources said the government is in the process of forming the new wage board, there are concerns in industry about the timing of the interim hike, which came soon after protests.

Punjab and Haryana High Court raps Haryana for ‘unfair labour practice’, orders regularisation of long-term daily wagers

January 01, 2026 2:24 pm

Punjab and Haryana High Court says Haryana govt was “shrugging off its responsibility” after using petitioners’ labour for over 25 years, directs regularisation under 1996 policy with arrears, interest, and retirement dues.

28-year-old labourer found dead in Howrah, family says ‘was terrified of SIR’

November 05, 2025 4:02 am

No suicide note has been recovered, say police

Man arrested in Gurgaon for beating 6-year-old son to death over refusal to bring water

May 12, 2025 10:44 am

Satyam’s mother lodged a complaint with the Gurgaon police stating that on reaching their rented house in Shakti Nagar, she found the boy unconscious.

His wish fulfilled, labourer from Haryana who walked barefoot for 14 yrs puts on shoes gifted by PM

April 15, 2025 2:08 am

Haryana man had vowed not put on footwear till Modi becomes PM, meets him

Despite growth, why Indian workers need to worry

December 26, 2023 10:15 am

It should be a matter of concern that this seemingly healthy economic momentum has, so far, not translated into a commensurate increase in more productive employment opportunities for the millions entering the labour force every year.