India highlights success of new labour reforms at ILO conference in Geneva

IANS | June 11, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India has undertaken wide-ranging labour reforms guided by the principle of “Antyodaya” through consolidation of 29 Central Labour Laws into four Labour Codes — to simplify compliance, strengthen workers’ welfare and create a modern and transparent labour ecosystem, according to Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje, an official statement said on Thursday.

China-linked money laundering networks aid cartels, warn US lawmakers

IANS | June 11, 2026 10:34 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) Republican lawmakers and expert witnesses told a congressional hearing that Chinese money laundering networks have become key financial partners for Mexican drug cartels, helping move billions of dollars in illicit proceeds through the global financial system and complicating US efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking.