Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) at one of its major fulfillment centres in the United Kingdom, triggering sharp reactions from trade unions and renewed debate over workplace safety in large logistics hubs. The cases were detected at the company’s Coventry warehouse, which employs nearly 3,000 workers. The…
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CCPA Cracks Down on Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales Online
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched a major crackdown on the illegal online sale of walkie-talkies, taking suo motu action against multiple e-commerce platforms for hosting and promoting non-compliant radio communication devices. The enforcement drive has resulted in penalties against leading platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta,…
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Gig Workers Announce Nationwide Strike on Dec 25, 31
New Delhi: Delivery workers across India have announced a nationwide strike on December 25 and December 31, 2025, demanding fair pay, improved safety measures, and social security protections. The coordinated protest is expected to disrupt operations across food delivery, quick commerce, and e-commerce platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon,…
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Growth Fears
Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visas has drawn sharp criticism from economists, businesses, and global governments. Analysts warn that the move could undermine US economic growth and disrupt industries that depend on skilled foreign workers, especially the technology sector. The new fee, signed into…