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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Topic: Migrant workers

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh accuses Centre of failing to help states amid Covid-19 crisis

The Punjab chief minister said currently all the steps to restart economic activity in the state have been taken by the state govt.

Why migrant workers are starting to return to cities & how this can revive economy faster

Resumption of economic activity can lead to a larger number of people falling ill than during the lockdown, and govt needs to make policy based on Indian data.

Only one state, 2 UTs have taken foodgrains meant for migrants under PM Atmanirbhar scheme

Modi govt had announced free foodgrains for an estimated 8 crore migrant workers for May and June at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore.

AAP’s Sanjay Singh to send migrants home with flight tickets from MP’s quota

AAP leader’s decision to send migrants home with tickets entitled to an MP annually was praised by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Hindutva pill for post-Covid India: Why Modi-Shah will return to what they know best

When all else fails — economy to health to welfare — what is a bigger cushion for the BJP than its brazen Hindutva face?

As workers reach home, Modi govt gets a second chance to redeem itself on migrant fiasco

Homecoming of migrant workers and their families will constitute a massive shock to states' local labour markets, healthcare infrastructure, and PDS.

UP govt to sign MoUs to provide employment to over 9 lakh migrant workers

Additional Chief Secretary Home Awanish Kumar Awasthi said that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has invited investors while emphasising on the production of indigenous goods.

Bengaluru law school alumni charters flight for 160 migrants, 5 children to reach Jharkhand

The flight from Mumbai was leased by National Law School alumni association in a first such charter operation by Air Asia since passenger services resumed in the country.

‘Lost’ trains, dead passengers — Railways blames ‘extraordinary times’ for Shramik train mess

Three passengers died Wednesday on two Shramik special trains, but Railways said they had histories of medical illnesses.

Stray trains: Poor planning by Indian Railways or overwhelming load on some routes?

The Indian Railways reacted to the controversy over ‘stray trains’ by calling it “route rationalisation” of Shramik Specials, which are meant to ferry migrant workers back home.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.