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    SC Hears Arguments on 'Industry' Definition; Centre Denies Anti-Labour Stance

    New Delhi, March 19 The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it is "definitely not anti-labour" and will take all necessary steps to protect the interests of workers. This statement came after a nine-judge Constitution Bench reserved its verdict on the correctness of the 1978 ruling...
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    Thai Employer Accused of Torture: NHRC Facilitates Rescue of Indian Workers

    New Delhi, March 7 The NHRC said on Saturday that its intervention in a case involving six Indian workers who were allegedly "tortured while in captivity" by their employer in Thailand over the past several months has resulted in their rescue.The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had...
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    Tamil Nadu Transport Workers' Grievances Spark AIADMK Protest

    Chennai, March 7 – The AIADMK announced a protest against the DMK government on Saturday, accusing it of neglecting the demands of workers employed in Tamil Nadu's state-run transport corporations.AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, said on Saturday...
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    Leaders Condole Death of Freedom Fighter Nallakannu

    Chennai, February 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to CPI veteran and freedom fighter R Nallakannu, saying the latter would be remembered for his connection with ordinary people and his efforts to give a voice to the underprivileged, workers, and farmers.In a...
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    NHRC Investigates Alleged Captivity of Indian Workers in Thailand

    New Delhi, February 23 The NHRC said on Monday that it has taken cognizance of reports that at least six Indian workers were allegedly being held captive by their employer near Bangkok for the last six months, and has sought comments from the Ministry of External Affairs.The National Human...
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    Indian Workers in Thailand Seek Rescue After Six Months of Captivity

    New Delhi, February 23 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a media report that at least six Indian workers from Kendrapara district in Odisha have been held captive by their employer without pay and proper food for the past six months in Thailand.The incident...
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    Opposition Criticizes Industrial Relations Code Amendment

    New Delhi, February 12 The opposition on Thursday accused the government of favouring industrialists over workers while drafting the industrial relations code, even taking away their right to protest for demands.Initiating a discussion on the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill...
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