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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicLabour Ministry

Topic: Labour Ministry

In trade pact talks with US, Delhi pushing for clause on social security contributions for Indians

If incorporated, professionals, who go from India to the US for short-term work of up to 3 years, as well as their employers, don’t have to pay double social security contributions.

Labour Secretary chairs 16th meeting of Building and Other Construction Workers monitoring committee

The ministry urged states and union territories to use the available cess fund for this purpose, noting that as of 30 September, 2024, about 57.3 million workers were registered with BoCW Welfare Boards nationwide.

Labour Ministry reviews field offices for faster dispute resolution

The hybrid meeting took place Monday under the office of Chief Labour Commissioner.

Labour Ministry launches Employment Generation Meeting in Delhi

The meeting was held with the objective to interact closely with States, identify gaps, address concerns and draw up the way forward in a collaborative manner.

Labour ministry takes note of Reuters investigation into Foxconn, asks for report from TN government

Foxconn explicitly does not hire married women, with job advertisements targeted solely at unmarried women, the Reuters investigation has revealed.

When Mallikarjun Kharge did his magic to stop my transfer from labour ministry—Anil Swarup

In 'Encounters With Politicians', Anil Swarup writes how Mallikarjun Kharge, a visionary leader par excellence, had led the effort to make Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana a success.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.