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Experts see potential for digital tools to improve labour management in construction sector – The Times of India

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India’s construction sector, which reportedly employs over 70 million workers and contributes nearly 9% to the country’s GDP, may see gradual improvements in labour management with the use of digital tools, according to industry experts. As infrastructure demands grow, some believe technology could play a role in improving coordination, tracking, and documentation.“The construction labour market…

China claims labour day travel surge, but Netizens raise doubts over economic reality – Times of India

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Representative AI image (Credit: Meta AI) Tourism in China saw a notable rise with increased consumer spending during the five-day Labour Day holiday; however, Chinese social media users questioned these statistics, citing various economic issues and declining exports, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA), quoted by ANI.According to China’s ministry of transport data, daily cross-regional…

On Labour Day, Mallikarjun Kharge highlights workers’ ‘struggle’ under BJP-led government | India News – The Times of India

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Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to workers on International Labour Day. He highlighted three issues to make the nation aware of “problems and struggles” of workers under the BJP-led government. Kharge posted on X, “Today is a very special day for me because today…

Tariffs and labour costs push jet prices higher as Boeing and Airbus navigate turbulent skies – Times of India

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Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Commercial plane prices are set to rise as aviation giants are facing added pressure amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff push against global trade.The cost of planes has already soared by about 30 per cent since 2018, largely due to post-pandemic supply chain issues and rising input costs. Additionally, materials…

US markets edge higher despite bleak labour and inflation outlook – Times of India

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US stocks rallied initial hours of trading as investors welcomed a surprise move by President Donald Trump to temporarily exempt key technology products from new tariffs. The exemption, which includes smartphones, computers, and semiconductors gave a major lift to tech-heavy indices and set a bullish tone for the start of the week.As of 1:15 PM…

U.K. Labour Lawmaker Suspended From Party After Arrest

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Britain’s governing Labour Party on Saturday said it had suspended Dan Norris, one of its lawmakers in Parliament, after he was arrested by the police. Mr. Morris “was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest,” the party said in a statement, adding that it “cannot comment further while the police…

UK economy shrinks 0.1% in January, adding pressure on Labour government

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The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month. Official figures Friday showed that the economy, the world’s sixth-largest, saw output drop by 0.1% during the month, in contrast to expectations for a modest increase and…

Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman may announce gradual rollout plan for labour codes – The Times of India

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Budget 2025 labour code: Several implementation options are under consideration, including a three-phase deployment. Budget 2025 expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2025 speech may outline a strategy in the forthcoming budget for a gradual implementation of labour codes beginning next fiscal year, prioritising larger establishments.Official sources informed ET that several implementation…

Indian workers fill the labour void in Israel’s post-conflict reconstruction

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As Israel embarks on its monumental rebuilding effort following its recent conflict with Hamas, the country’s construction sector is facing a critical labour shortage. Traditionally reliant on Palestinian and other migrant workers, Israel has been forced to look elsewhere for its workforce. The solution? A growing influx of workers from India. This shift is part…

PM Modi meets Indian migrant workers at Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait, where more than 90% of inhabitants are Indians, and interacted with them.Indians form the largest expatriate community in Kuwait, around 1 million which is present across various sectors in Kuwait. The Indian diaspora residing in countries around the world…