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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
TopicBihar migrant workers

Topic: Bihar migrant workers

76% of Chennai region’s migrant workers straddle poverty line, SC/STs work longer hrs—TN govt report

Among migrant workers in and around Chennai region, those from Scheduled Tribes community work longer hours, says report compiled by Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission.

Purvanchal’s migrant workers are desperate & poor. But they are determining India’s politics

Purvanchal's workers travel with hopes and hardships on ‘migrant trains’, leaving their families behind. Their labour fuels the economy and their vote shapes the political landscape.

SC dismisses YouTuber Manish Kashyap’s plea to club FIRs in Bihar migrants fake videos case

The SC also refused to quash charges invoked under the NSA against Kashyap and said it was not inclined to use its powers under Article 32 of the Constitution.

Fake videos of attacks on Bihar workers: YouTuber Manish Kashyap detained under NSA in Tamil Nadu

Court in Madurai Wednesday sent Kashyap to judicial custody till 19 April. Kashyap was facing several FIRs for allegedly spreading fake videos of migrants being attacked in Tamil Nadu.

4-member probe team to visit TN following alleged attacks on migrant workers, says Bihar CM Nitish

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Thursday raised concerns after a purported video of 'attacks' on Bihar-based migrant labourers working in Tamil Nadu surfaced on social media.

‘Old clips’: Tamil Nadu DGP flags 2 viral videos, says claim of migrant workers being attacked false

Bihar CM had tweeted that he read news of alleged attacks on workers from his state in Tamil Nadu. DGP Sylendra Babu clarifies old videos were being circulated to create confusion.

‘We pleaded with the owners’ — Grief & blame at Haryana brick kiln after 2 kids drown in pit

Labourers claim the owners of Ujala Kiln in Jhajjar district had dug an 8-10 feet deep pit to drain out accumulated rainwater. Police call it an accident and refuse to file an FIR.

‘Jobless migrants may do illegal activities’: Bihar Police letter puts Nitish govt in a spot

The Bihar Police withdrew the letter, claiming it was an error of judgement. However, the opposition is using the issue to question the Nitish Kumar govt on its promise of jobs.

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar offers free IIT-JEE coaching to ‘cycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari

Several political leaders, including Rabri Devi and Chirag Paswan, have offered to sponsor Jyoti Kumai's education expenses.

Hundreds of migrants in queue at Delhi’s Chhatarpur, all desperate for a ticket home

With a very limited number of seats available on Shramik Special trains, the crowd outside a screening centre in Chhatarpur is increasing, leading to chaos.

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China isn’t panicking about the US. It’s looking at new EV markets for world dominance

The EV industry serves as a key lever in China’s ambition to dominate not just the technological sphere, but also the geopolitical landscape.

Delhi Budget 2025-26: Infra boost & clean Yamuna push; education & healthcare see reduced allocations

In her 138-minute speech, CM Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the budget was a 'historic' one, marking the end of corruption & inefficiency in Delhi's governance.

GE delivers 1st engine for Tejas MK 1A, cites Covid-19 disruptions in restarting production line

The delays have directly affected the delivery of Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets to the IAF, which is eager to operationalise its new aircraft amid dwindling squadron strength.

One prime minister’s 19-month legacy is bigger than another’s Emergency

Shastri’s legacy is unfairly overshadowed by peace he made at Tashkent and a visit that also took his life. Among his contributions were Green Revolution and talent-hunting Dr Swaminathan.