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Workers Cry for Justice!
The latest issue (dated April 25, 2026) of the popular magazine ‘Frontline’ has an incisive article entitled, ‘What Noida’s worker strikes tell us about the Labour Codes’ broken promise’....
SC suggests release of prisoners on parole, states yet to respond
While Delhi has led the way, Haryana has followed, however, other states are yet to follow through
As work from home clogs bandwidth, OTT platforms dial down video quality and remove ads
Expecting a 20% surge in usage, OTTs have been asked to switch video quality from HD to standard definition
Indian churches put anti-Covid measures in place, some move services online
Top clergymen issue directives and guidelines to help prevent infection and transmission, yet maintain compassion for the underprivileged
Tailors in Odisha face unprecedented demand for burqas amid Covid-19
Burqas are now being sold at prices ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,500 in the state
Kerala HC leads the way, only inevitable arrests to be made in the state
The court made it clear though that police are at liberty to act in respect of heinous crimes
Covid-19: Ventilator, PPE shortages put India’s frontline healthcare staff at risk
Reports of shortages of essential equipment from all over the country have surfaced showing the vulnerability of the country in battling the pandemic
Working People’s Charter demands provisions for the informal sector to fight Covid-19
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West Bengal announces “one-time assistance” of Rs. 1,000 for informal workers hit by Covid-19
The scheme is set to cover at least 60 lakh workers from the unorganized sector
Covid-19 forces RSS to shut shakhas, practice social distancing
The organization says its relief efforts are on, but it is following all safety norms laid down by the Centre
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