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Borrowing to survive, as wages fail to rise; the working class walks a tightrope

Given wages (after inflationary erosion is accounted for) have not grown across livelihoods, households have been forced to meet consumption expenses through borrowings. (Photo for representation)
Published on Jul 02, 2026 07:05 am IST

Centre notifies new rural job wages from 300 floor ahead of VB-G RAM G rollout

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the wage revision was aimed at ensuring “the largest increase” reached states where wages were historically lowest.
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 08:34 am IST

Domestic workers, invisible rights

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

Noida sanitation workers call off strike after 1,100 wage hike

The agitation had disrupted waste collection services across the city and led to the closure of waste-processing compounds in Sectors 8, 62 and 138. (HT Archive)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 06:52 am IST

SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff

SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff
Published on May 18, 2026 11:43 am IST

US plan 30% H-1B wage hike: What changes for employers and workers

The US plans to sharply raise minimum salaries for H-1B workers,
Published on May 13, 2026 07:59 am IST

‘How can we live like this?’ In Noida, a breaking point years in the making

Thousands of workers employed at the hosiery complex in Noida Phase 2 staged a massive proteston April 10. (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 06:23 am IST

Delhi CM meets sanitation workers, assures action

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (ANI)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 03:48 am IST

New dawn in regulation: India’s Labour Codes

Law (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 04:06 pm IST

From pay to leave: How India’s new labour laws impact you | 7 key takeaways

The Indian government has introduced four Labour Codes, streamlining 29 laws to improve worker protection and workplace safety.
Published on Nov 24, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Mind The Gap: A week of pure good news

Harmanpreet Kaur (L) and Deepti Sharma after the dismissal of South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt
Published on Nov 10, 2025 07:00 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Student loan wage garnishment: What it means and 5 ways to avoid it

Millions of borrowers nationwide may face severe repercussions as the US government formally resumes collections on federal student loans that have fallen into default after a five-year hiatus.
Published on May 09, 2025 02:08 pm IST

Problematics | Wage hikes

Representational image.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 02:15 pm IST

Why ASHA workers in Kerala are angry

What will it take to listen to the women?
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:00 am IST

Samsung India says it pays Chennai workers 1.8 times of industry average: Report

Samsung plant protests: A motorcyclist rides past Samsung company plant in Sriperumbudur, on the outskirts of Chennai.
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 08:49 am IST

'No work, no pay,' possible termination: Samsung warns striking Indian workers

Security personnel stand guard at Samsung India's plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai on September 11, 2024, as workers stage a protest to demand higher wages and recognition of their union.
Updated on Sept 21, 2024 04:19 pm IST

JD Vance had ‘some haters’ at firefighters union convention in Boston after Walz

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at the International Association of Fire Fighters Convention Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boston.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 10:55 pm IST

Disneyland workers threaten strike action over wages, treatment

Disneyland workers threaten strike action over wages, treatment
Published on Jul 18, 2024 08:00 am IST

Shop owners jailed for giving employees a raise in Myanmar

Myanmar is currently under the rule of the military junta (Representational image)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 09:55 am IST

Man strangled over wage dispute in Jhansi district

For representation only (HT File Phtoto)
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 06:06 pm IST

MP Arora urges Centre to increase wages for MGNREGA workers

MP Arora urges Centre to increase wages for MGNREGA workers
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 05:38 am IST

WB govt will pay dues of 2.1 million NREGS workers denied wage by Centre: Mamata

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during the TMC’s 48-hour demonstration in central Kolkata demanding release of central funds. (ANI)
Published on Feb 03, 2024 07:17 pm IST

Canada creates hardly any jobs in December: Data

The economy added just a net 100 jobs last month. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a net gain of 13,500 jobs and the unemployment rate to tick up to 5.9% from 5.8% in November. (AFP file)
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 06:56 am IST

Elon Musk's Tesla agrees to offer a pay rise to workers at its German plant

A Tesla Model S.
Published on Oct 13, 2023 10:25 am IST

Five challenges that can choke Biden presidency

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, U.S. September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:00 pm IST

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee threatens dharna in Delhi over MGNREGA funds for Bengal

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (File Photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 09:01 pm IST

Chandigarh prisoners’ daily wages hiked

Chandigarh administration on Friday revised wages of the prisoners lodged in Model Jail, Chandigarh. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 04:09 am IST