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Uttarakhand bypolls: With victories in Badrinath and Manglaur, Congress gets fresh chance to boost morale of its workers
Congress secures victories in Badrinath and Manglaur assembly by-polls in Uttarakhand, maintaining its stronghold in the region. The win in Badrinath is seen as a strategic move to retain the seat and counter the BJP's candidate. With a significant margin, Congress's nominee Lakhpat Singh Butola emerges as the clear winner. In Manglaur, Congress's narrow victory indicates a competitive race in the constituency. Despite BJP's efforts, the results favor Congress, showcasing a balanced political landscape in the state. The outcomes of these by-polls reflect the ongoing political dynamics in Uttarakhand.
BJP workers stage protests against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over rise in power tariffs
The protest, led by BJP Lok Sabha member from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, took place in front of a 220 KV grid sub-station. Workers were also seen protesting against the Delhi government in the Chandni Chowk area.
Third Eye: Not at all surprised, Celebration in the muck, Next course of action
Disgruntled Congress faces MLAs crossvoting in Maharashtra Legislative Council election. Loyalists of Ashok Chavan, Baba Siddiqui expected to quit. Jayant Patil of Peasants and Workers Party lost; rival Mahendra Dalvi celebrated rowdily. UGC faces NET cancellation, CUET delay issues. Some MLAs stay in Congress to retain House membership. Upcoming commission meeting awaited.
Canada intensifies $48 million plan to protect temporary foreign workers from scams
The Canadian government has imposed $2.1 million in penalties on employers violating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program rules. Efforts to ensure compliance include increased inspections, penalties for violations, and a tip line for reporting abuse.
Karnataka aims to ensure proposed gig workers bill is ‘win-win for all’
The Karnataka government is planning to extend social security benefits to platform-based gig workers in Bengaluru. Tech firms have raised concerns, leading to a wider consultation. The proposed bill may include a fee on online transactions to fund welfare expenditure. The initiative follows discussions with various platforms and aims to protect workers' rights.
Wanted in UK: A miracle worker on migration
The incoming Labour government's first move in addressing the illegal landings, which have come to represent Britain's inability to control its borders, is the search for a border security commander.
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Karnataka’s proposed law for gig workers to impact business: IAMAI
IAMAI warns Karnataka Gig Workers Bill, 2024 impacts business ease. They urge 30-60 days consultation. Overlaps with central codes raise costs. Issues: health insurance, retirement funds, service costs, demand dips, termination notice, data sharing, dispute resolutions. Minister Santosh Lad included offline businesses, director liability in non-compliance scenarios.
India needs national legal, social security architecture for gig workers: Congress
Congress is advocating for a national legal and social security framework for gig workers in India, highlighting Karnataka's proposed Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 as a milestone legislation. The bill aims to establish formal rights and social security for platform-based gig workers, including setting up a welfare fund and board, ensuring worker protection and payment regulations. Congress urges the Union Budget to address the growing gig worker population and provide justice through legislation.
Retail inflation for industrial workers eases to 3.86 pc in May
In May 2024, retail inflation for industrial workers in India eased to 3.86%, down from 4.42% a year earlier. The Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) rose by 0.5 points to 139.9 points, compared to 139.4 points in April 2024. The food and beverages group increased to 145.2 points from 143.4 points in April, while the fuel & light segment decreased to 149.5 points from 152.8 points. The Labour Bureau compiles these indices based on retail prices collected across 317 markets in 88 industrially significant centers nationwide.
Amazon workers in India endure intense pressure, unsafe working conditions: UNI Global Union
Amazon warehouse and delivery workers in India are facing intense pressure and unsafe working conditions while dealing with insufficient pay, according to a report by the UNI Global Union. The report, published on Wednesday, is based on a survey of 1,838 Amazon employees in India.
ET Explainer: Why are South Korean Samsung workers protesting?
The National Samsung Electronic Union (NSEU) which represents thousands of Samsung Electronics workers expressed dissatisfaction with the annual leave, wages, and current bonus calculations. Despite Samsung proposing flexible terms regarding pay and leave, they do not meet the union's demands for increased compensation and improved benefits.
BJP's UP leaders, workers discuss poor coordination, anti-incumbency against MPs
BL Santosh visited Lucknow on July 6 to review BJP's Lok Sabha election performance. The party lost 33 seats from 2019. Issues included anti-incumbency, poor coordination, infighting. Non-Yadav OBC, non-Jatav Dalit votes shifted to the Opposition INDIA bloc. Santosh met Dalit MLAs; discussed bureaucratic negligence, outsiders joining the party, and feedback from district-level leaders.
Get ready for Assembly polls: JP Nadda to J&K workers
During a party function in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP's national president J P Nadda urged party workers to ensure victory in upcoming assembly elections. He emphasised the need for a strong showing by the party's cadre base. Nadda also paid tribute to party ideologue Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina called for unity among workers to secure the UT's first BJP chief minister and majority in the next elections.
Will defeat Modi and BJP in Gujarat just like we defeated them in Ayodhya: Rahul Gandhi to Congress workers
Rahul Gandhi asserted today that Congress will defeat the ruling BJP in Gujarat, addressing party workers in Ahmedabad. He also highlighted the INDI alliance's role in countering the Ram Mandir movement in Ayodhya initiated by Lal Krishna Advani, criticizing the exclusion of locals from the temple inauguration. Gandhi's visit to Gujarat follows clashes between BJP and Congress supporters over his remarks, resulting in FIRs and the arrest of five Congress members.
Will ensure hardworking labourers get full rights, respect: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defended the future of India's labourers, describing them as "builders of India" under the Narendra Modi government. He stated that these workers face severe hardships, including daily wage workers running their households for four days with a single day's earnings, without savings, and living off the burden of paying interest.
Rahul Gandhi to be on Gujarat visit; to address party workers and meet Rajkot fire victims' kin
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday to address party workers and meet families affected by recent tragedies, including the Rajkot game zone fire, boat capsize in Vadodara, and Morbi bridge collapse. His visit comes amidst tensions following clashes between BJP and Congress workers over alleged remarks by Gandhi. Complaints and FIRs have been filed, leading to the arrest of five Congress workers. Gandhi will also meet the families of these arrested workers during his visit to the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee office in Paldi.
Rahul Gandhi to visit Gujarat on July 6; to address party workers and meet Rajkot fire victims' kin
Rahul Gandhi visits Ahmedabad, addressing Congress workers and meeting victims' families. His visit follows the July 2 BJP-Congress clash over anti-Hindu remarks in Lok Sabha, injuring an Assistant Commissioner of Police. Ellisbridge police filed twin FIRs leading to arrests. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil confirmed Gandhi’s visit to the GPCC office, where stone pelting occurred, and detainees are under remand.
Lalu Prasad Yadav predicts fall of Modi government by August, urges party workers to prepare for elections
Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has called on his party workers to gear up for possible early elections, predicting the fall of the Modi government by August. Yadav stated that the current government in Delhi is very weak and could collapse soon.
Congress workers block Union Minister George Kurian during visit to Muthalapozhi harbour
Congress workers blocked Union Minister George Kurian's visit to Muthalapozhi to study the rising deaths of fishermen in the harbor channel. The protesters called the construction of the channel "unscientific" and sparked a confrontation with the minister. The protesters argued that Kurian would react after studying the matter and that Kurian should take action against the lives lost.
Trinamool Congress booth leader attacked
A Trinamool Congress booth level leader was allegedly attacked with rods and sticks by BJP miscreants in East Midnapore's Bhupatinagar in a post-poll violence incident. The BJP denied the allegations, attributing the attack to a fall-out of Trinamool's internal feud. Recently, BJP leader Sashanka Maity's father Gourihari Maity was allegedly beaten to death by Trinamool miscreants.
Karnataka BJP protests fuel price hike with cycle jatha, party workers detained
Karnataka BJP has staged a 'cycle jatha' in various locations across the state to protest the state government's hike in fuel rates. Workers in Bengaluru were detained midway, calling the detention unconstitutional. The party accused the government of suppressing protests and urged the people to revolt against the government.
BJP stages protest over Delhi water crisis, slams AAP govt
Delhi BJP leaders and workers took out protest marches on Wednesday across the national capital over the water crisis in the city, and slammed the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva took part in the protest at Andrews Ganj, where he was accompanied by New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj. He attacked the AAP government, saying its free water scheme has proved to be a "sham".
BJP task force to study debacle in Uttar Pradesh, take candidates' feedback
Non-cooperation from state government employees to the sitting MPs, party workers working against them, and the false narrative that the Constitution would be changed were among the prominent reasons cited by the BJP's Lok Sabha candidates of Uttar Pradesh for the party's poor performance in their respective seats, sources said.
AAP leader Atishi accuses BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, supporters of vandalising Delhi Jal Board office amid water crisis
While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Atishi said, "Delhi is currently facing severe heat. Even in this difficult time, the BJP has left no stone unturned, troubling the people of Delhi. The BJP is hatching a conspiracy against the people of Delhi. This conspiracy has three parts. The first part of this is to stop the water supply to Delhi from the BJP government of Haryana. Due to this not even a drop of water is left at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant."
Kuwait fire: Shashi Tharoor demands bill to ensure decent work conditions for Indian migrant workers
In the wake of the Kuwait fire tragedy, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday called on the government to draft a bill in consultation with all the stakeholders to ensure decent conditions of work and security for the Indian migrant workers.
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