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18 dead in Gujarat’s Banaskantha factory fire, 5 teams formed to nab the suspects

The explosion at the firecracker godown in Deesa area Tuesday morning, led to the collapse of the structure, trapping several workers inside. Rescue operations ongoing.

Power lines cut, factories and schools shut as Typhoon Doksuri reaches China

Doksuri is the second typhoon to make landfall in China in less than two weeks, and it will move north towards 10 provinces according to weather forecasts.

Indian economy seems ready to accelerate as vaccination pace picks up

Addressing a public meeting, Banerjee, criticised Centre for not allowing her to attend global peace meet in Rome and claimed that such attempts by BJP will not succeed in stopping her.

Big apparel brands need to ensure Bangladeshi factories remain safe for workers

After the Rana Plaza incident, global apparel brands entered into safety agreements with local factories, but one accord expired in 2018 and the other is expected to end on 31 May.

Overtime, no toilet breaks — Workers at Indian factories supplying M&S, Ralph Lauren tell BBC

Workers in Indian factories supplying M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ralph Lauren level charges of poor working conditions, including verbal abuse, in BBC report.

Brainwaves study can tell if a worker can handle crisis situation, IIT Madras research says

Study says researchers found that an EEG can assess the capability of a worker to respond to an emergency in real-time, which can help prevent accidents.

Asia’s factories remain in doldrums even as lockdowns ease

Purchasing managers indexes for South Korea, Japan, Taiwan fell, while readings for Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines improved but remained below 50.

Rajasthan govt reverts to 8-hour shifts in registered factories

In view of Covid-19 outbreak, an order issued on 24 April had increased working hours from 8 to 12 per day to reduce the requirement of workers in all the registered factories.

How Indian factories have begun to tip-toe back to work after lockdown was lifted partially

Following Monday’s partial lifting of the lockdown, Nomura Holdings estimates as much as 60% of India’s economy can now be open.

Phones seized, abused, hit: What women in Karnataka & Tamil Nadu’s garment factories endure

Kavita Krishnan writes in her book 'Fearless Freedom' about how 'culture’, ‘safety' & 'love jihad' are cited to justify women's harassment in these factories.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.