New Delhi | February 24, 2026: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of reports that at least six Indian workers from Odisha’s Kendrapara district have allegedly been held in captivity by their employer in Thailand for nearly six months. According to media reports, the…
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NHRC Steps In Over Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Dubai
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting the plight of Indian migrant workers from Jharkhand who have allegedly been stranded in Dubai under distressing circumstances. The reported incidents involve serious allegations of passport seizure, unpaid wages, and denial of basic…
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Kolkata Fire: Wow! Momo Managers Held, 25 Dead
Kolkata Police have arrested two senior officials of food chain Wow! Momo following a devastating fire at a warehouse complex in the Anandapur area on the outskirts of the city, which claimed the lives of at least 25 workers. The arrests come amid mounting questions over safety compliance and accountability…
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Labour Codes Reshape BOCW Protections Nationwide
The consolidation of labour laws into four Labour Codes has reshaped protections for Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW). By unifying wage rules, occupational safety, industrial relations and social security, the reforms deliver clearer entitlements and stronger enforcement across construction sites nationwide. Key changes include universal minimum wages, a government-set…