India reaffirms commitment to equity, climate justice and global solidarity

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India has expressed satisfaction with major outcomes of CoP30, conveying strong support for the inclusive leadership of the CoP30 Presidency and welcoming several significant decisions adopted in a Statement at the UNFCCC CoP30 in Belem, Brazil, an official statement said on Sunday.

IIT Guwahati set to become advanced maritime manufacturing hub: Minister

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:44 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The skill development and innovation initiatives at IIT Guwahati have opened a “practical and result-oriented pathway” for building advanced capabilities in underwater welding, offshore repair and next-generation manufacturing, according to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.

New labour reforms will transform workers’ lives: NFITU

IANS | November 22, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Dr. Deepak Kumar Jaiswal, National Convenor of CONSENT and National President of the National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU), on Saturday welcomed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s new labour codes, calling them a landmark step toward ensuring dignity, safety and fair wages for India’s workforce.

New Labour Codes to strengthen workforce, ease business operations: ICEA

IANS | November 22, 2025 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Union government's announcement for immediate implementation of the four new progressive Labour Codes has consolidated 29 archaic, colonial-era laws into a simplified, modern, and future-ready framework that prioritises worker welfare while boosting manufacturing and service-sector growth, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Saturday.

Global organisations laud India’s labour reforms for social protection, inclusive growth

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Top global organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed India’s announcement to bring four Labour Codes into effect -- recognising these reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage frameworks and building institutional capacity, the government said on Saturday.

Labour reforms will boost social security for gig workers: Digital platforms

IANS | November 22, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Digital platforms on Saturday welcomed the government’s decision to implement the new labour codes, saying the reforms will strengthen social security measures for gig and platform workers and create a clearer, more supportive regulatory framework for the sector.