UP hikes minimum wages across categories amid Noida protest: What workers will now earn

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had…

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West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Not seen ‘dirty party’ like BJP, says Mamata Banerjee; flags ‘logical discrepancy’ in SIR process | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday once again took jabs at the election commission and the BJP amid the ongoing war of words over the SIR process.Addressing a public rally at Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, the TMC chief alleged that “logical discrepancy” under the SIR exercise is not an officially…

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Janice Tjen: ‘I almost quit’: Janice Tjen opens up on journey to WTA success | TOI Exclusive | Tennis News

Indonesia’s Janice Tjen (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma) New Delhi: Indonesia’s rising tennis star Janice Tjen has rapidly become one of the sport’s most compelling breakout stories. After a stunning 2025 season, she made history by winning the Chennai Open, ending a 23-year wait for an Indonesian WTA singles champion, and surged into the top 50, the…

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‘Every voice ignored’: Rahul Gandhi takes ‘developed India’ dig at govt over Noida workers’ protest | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in support of protesting factory workers in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, terming the demonstration the “final cry” of the country’s workers.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that workers demanding ₹20,000 is not greed but “their right.”“What happened on the streets of Noida yesterday…

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Free LPG cylinders, Rs 2,000 for women & more: What BJP promises in Tamil Nadu poll manifesto | India News

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, promising Rs 2,000 monthly aid for women heads of households and a one-time Rs 10,000 assistance per household.Announcing the move, Union minister JP Nadda outlined key proposals aimed at financial assistance, safety, and economic empowerment of women. “The…

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