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Delhi CM announces welfare push for labourers, launches skill drive and fee waiver
May 01, 2026 5:23 pm
On International Labour Day, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said safety kits were distributed to 1,000 construction workers, while education kits were provided to 100 children.
For, Gen Z — the most affected by changing nature of work — it's time to reclaim labour politics
May 01, 2026 1:27 pm
May Day cannot remain confined to its industrial past. For Gen Z, it must become a lens through which to understand the present and anticipate the future. The lesson of the Haymarket struggle was not just the demand for an eight-hour workday; it was the principle that workers, when organised, can reshape the conditions of their lives
MHA asks states to stay alert ahead of May Day protests
May 01, 2026 2:40 am
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation amid expectations of large turnouts on International Labour Day on Friday.
International Labour Day 2025: Know the date, origin, theme, significance, and more about May Day
May 01, 2025 10:22 am
International Workers' Day 2025: Also known as May Day, it is celebrated on May 1 every year, honouring workers' contributions and advocating for their rights worldwide.
Riot police, protesters clash in Paris during May Day protests
May 02, 2024 1:31 am
Police put the number of protesters in the French capital at about 18,000, though the hard-left CGT union put the figure at around 50,000.
Turkish police detain 217 May Day protesters in Istanbul, minister says
May 02, 2024 1:25 am
President Tayyip Erdogan said on the eve of May Day that the annual protests would not be allowed to take place on Taksim Square, which was cordoned off by police.
May Day: Why May 1 is observed as Labour Day
January 01, 2025 11:35 am
Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers, and has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement.
Why do we observe Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day on May 1? Here's all you need to know
May 01, 2024 9:54 am
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day are observed on May 1 annually; this day marks the foundation of these states. It also coincides with International Labour Day.
Happy Labour Day 2024: Best wishes, images, and greetings to share with your colleagues and friends
May 01, 2024 9:12 am
International Labour Day 2024 Wishes and Images: As we mark the occasion of International Labour's Day today, here's a list of messages,images, wishes, and more that pne can share with their colleagues and friends to express gratitude and appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
International Labour Day 2024: Know the date, origin, and significance behind May Day
May 01, 2024 9:12 am
International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is commemorated annually on May 1st to advocate for the rights and welfare of the working class; Here's all you need to know.
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Everything you need to know about International Workers' Day
May 01, 2026 12:02 pm
May 1st is celebrated as International Workers' Day to honour the contributions and rights of the working class. Here is everything you need to know about its history.
May Day 2019: No respite for daily wagers on Labour Day
May 01, 2019 10:25 am
May 1 is also marked as ‘Maharashtra Day’ and ‘Gujarat Day’ to mark the date in 1960 when the two western states attained statehood after the erstwhile Bombay state was divided into linguistic lines.
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