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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian workforce

Topic: Indian workforce

SubscriberWrites: The global factory in waiting—what India must fix to win the supply chain race

India may be the world’s next factory, but to win the supply chain race, it must fix infrastructure, skills, policy, and self-reliance gaps—promise alone won’t suffice.

Israeli authorities rescue 10 Indian workers ‘lured’ to and held captive in West Bank

Workers were allegedly conned by Palestinians seeking entry into Israel. Rescue comes amid Israel's continued efforts to recruit Indians to tackle labour shortages in construction sector.

Indian economy showing solid growth, but these must be new govt’s top 5 priorities to sustain momentum

The outcome of the general elections has taken a surprising turn, differing from both exit poll predictions and market expectations. However, the agenda for...

India has a workplace creche problem. See how Karnataka, Assam, Odisha are taking action

Based on the NSSO's data, a man spent an average of 74 minutes a day on childcare whereas a female spent a disproportionate length of 134 minutes a day on the same.

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India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.