Gig Workers Call Five-Hour Shutdown

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2026

National

App-based gig workers across India called a five-hour nationwide shutdown on Saturday to protest the recent petrol and diesel price hike and low payment rates on platform-based services. Gig Workers Protest Fuel Price Hike The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union called on app-based cab

State News

Vedanta Plant Blast Kills 14 In Chhattisgarh

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

At least 14 people were killed and 19 others were injured after a boiler tube blast at Vedanta’s thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on April 14. The explosion released superheated steam that struck workers at the site, turning an ordinary afternoon into a major industrial disaster. Vedanta Power Plant Blast In Chhattisgarh The […]

North India State News

Noida Violence Probe Widens As 350 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

Police in Noida have arrested around 350 people after labour protests turned violent across several industrial areas, with the Uttar Pradesh government describing the unrest as a possible planned conspiracy. The violence followed worker demonstrations over wages and labour conditions, but officials are also examining whether outside elements helped escalate the situation.

International

Russia Plans to Hire More Indian Workers Amid Labour Shortage

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Russia is looking to recruit a larger number of Indian workers to address acute labour shortages across several sectors of its economy. Officials familiar with the process said thousands of additional Indian workers are expected to be hired in the coming months, adding to the existing Indian workforce already present in Russia. Sectors Driving Demand […]

International

White House Warns of Layoffs Amid Shutdown Impasse

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The White House has warned that massive federal layoffs may begin if ongoing shutdown negotiations with Congress fail to make progress. Officials say they are preparing for cuts, while still hoping a deal can be reached to avoid job losses. Layoff Threat If Talks Stall Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said President […]

National

Anbumani Ramadoss Seeks Relief for TN Workers Hit by Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has urged both the Tamil Nadu and Central governments to intervene after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He warned that export-driven sectors in districts such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Vellore—particularly textiles, leather, and shrimp—are facing massive job losses that could lead to social and economic instability. Call

International

Russian Industries to Recruit Up to 1 Million Indian Workers

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Russian companies are increasingly hiring Indian workers to address workforce shortages in industries like construction, machinery, and electronics. India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, confirmed that recruitment is being conducted under Russian labor laws and quotas. Industrial Shortages Drive Vision The Sverdlovsk region, home to major heavy engineering and defense