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domestic work news

Domestic workers, invisible rights

A horrific end to the life of Meena Halder
Published on Jun 22, 2026 11:59 am IST

Domestic worker in Singapore alleges employer made her sleep on yoga mat

A helper alleged a British Indian family in Singapore gave her a yoga mat to sleep.
Updated on Apr 26, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Get your domestic help verified, appeals Delhi Police

The murder of the 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer in South Delhi has raised serious concerns over safety in households.
Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Domestic helper in Singapore alleges limited food, forced to buy essentials

A Facebook user said a helper in Singapore was allegedly denied basic necessities and her passport was kept.
Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Man fractures wife’s nose after she refuses to sign property papers

The incident took place on Wednesday at around 8.45am at the couple’s residence on Paud Road. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 12:39 pm IST

Jharkhand: RPF foils trafficking bid, rescues two girls; one held

Jharkhand: RPF foils trafficking bid, rescues two girls; one held
Published on Feb 25, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Employer buy-in key to Karnataka’s Domestic Workers Welfare Bill

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Published on Oct 22, 2025 10:43 am IST

HC seeks Centre, BSF reply on plea alleging misuse of personnel

A bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela on Wednesday issued notice on a plea filed by Sanjay Yadav, serving deputy inspector general of BSF, and fixed the next hearing to January 7. (HT Archive)
Published on Sept 06, 2025 04:46 am IST

Gautam Budh Nagar police rescues 668 children from child labour

Police said rescued children’s families were also warned about the legal consequences of involving minors in labour in the future and regular counselling sessions are conducted for both the children and their parents. (Representational image)
Published on May 09, 2025 06:00 am IST

Give women leaders equitable access to resources

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Published on May 11, 2024 12:25 pm IST

Domestic workers survey flagged off, instruction manual unveiled

Shutika Dhwade, 40, a domestic help from Mumbai
Published on Nov 22, 2021 02:34 pm IST

‘Making daughter-in-law do house work not unusual’: Kerala High Court

The woman, in her plea, said that her mother-in-law used to ill treat her physically and mentally to the extent that she made her do all domestic work even during the convalescent period after a surgical operation. (Photo: http://highcourtofkerala.nic.in)
Updated on May 30, 2020 06:38 pm IST