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Monday, April 6, 2026
TopicUnion labour ministry

Topic: Union labour ministry

Even as Centre dithers on notifying labour codes, most states amend labour laws to attract investments

Parliament had passed codes that consolidated 29 central labour laws between 2019 & 2020 but are yet to notify them. Meanwhile, even non-BJP ruled states have eased labour laws.

Labour ministry to discuss reforms in e-Shram portal

Issues of discussion will include the harmonisation of rules made by the states under the Labour Codes, the use of the e-Shram portal as a one-stop solution for accessing social security benefits.

With Bengal, TN & Delhi yet to frame draft rules under 4 labour codes, rollout likely to take time

Union labour secretary chaired a meeting to assess states & UTs' preparedness in finalising draft rules. The 4 codes are aimed at economic reforms & welfare of unorganised sector workers.

Govt firm’s ‘incompetence’ delaying migrant workers & employment surveys, says expert panel head

Professor S.P. Mukherjee, chairman of panel constituted by Modi govt, says BECIL, a Miniratna public sector enterprise tasked with key pan-India surveys, has shown 'lack of experience'.

Employment in 9 sectors rose by 2 lakh in July-Sept 2021, more women workers too: Govt report

Percentage of female workers increased from 29.3 per cent of those employed in April-June to 32.1 per cent in July-September, shows labour ministry's Quarterly Employment Survey.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.