Mob kills migrant worker in Kerala’s Malappuram on suspicion of being a thief
The police identified the victim as Rajesh Manjhi, 36, a native of East Champaran district in Bihar. Eight people have been taken into custody in connection with the incident, they added. Key Points
The Indian ExpressItaly migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing
At least eight of the dead were children who perished after a wooden boat broke up in stormy seas on the shoals off the Calabrian coast Sunday. Eighty people survived. Key Points
India Todaymigrant labourers to blame for 90% crimes in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant
In his address, the Chief Minister said that two NGOs have been brought on board to ensure that all labourers are issued the cards. “The facilities shall be made available online soon,” he said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAt least six dead, dozens rescued as migrant boat from France capsizes
Local mayor Franck Dhersin said a vast rescue operation was launched around 6 a.m. as dozens of migrant boats tried to make the crossing at the same time. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesLiteracy project brings migrant workers closer to Malayalam
Malayalam examination was easy. I wrote it well.” Everyone congratulated and clapped, when Sufikul Islam Mandal of West Bengal said this in a chaste Malayalam. Key Points
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Death toll tops 62 in Italy migrant tragedy; dozens still missing
The U.N. and Doctors Without Borders, which had crews on the scene, said many of the victims were Afghans, including members of large families, as well as Pakistanis and Iraqis. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesTiruppur stare at labour crisis as UP migrant workers return home
The Tiruppur apparel industry in Tamil Nadu is facing a potential labour crisis as thousands of migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh are returning home due to increased job opportunities, particularly after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Around 60,000 migrant workers have already left, and the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA) is working to improve living conditions for migrant workers to curb the exodus. Key Points
Economic TimesMystery of a 20-room house in Kandhamal
Domestic remittances from migrant workers in Kerala are transforming underdeveloped districts in Odisha, India. The money sent home is being used to construct new houses, fund education, and improve living standards, driving economic development in these areas. The influx of remittances has also led to increased entrepreneurship and the adoption of new lifestyles and aspirations. The impact of migration and remittances is reshaping communities and creating opportunities for rural India. Key Points
mint'Please get us a car': Panicked migrants leaving Nuh, Gurugram after violence
Scared by the communal violence that rocked Haryana earlier this week, migrant workers in Nuh and Gurugram say they were planning to leave for their hometowns for now as they do not feel safe. The police have requested the migrants not to fear and promised them safety and security. Key Points
India TodayProject for schooling of migrant children in Kerala at a crossroads
Project Roshni being implemented in Ernakulam district aims at enabling migrant children to overcome linguistic barrier and enhance their academic performance through a discourse-oriented pedagogy. Now it is at crossroads. Key Points
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Bheed trailer: Rajkummar Rao takes back audience to Covid-19 lockdown horrors
Bheed trailer: Rajkummar Rao talked about justice as he took back the audience to the Covid-19 lockdown horrors. The film also stars Pankaj Kapur, Dia Mirza, Bhumi Pednekar and Kritika Kamra among others. Watch. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesGovt to make unique identifier mandatory for construction workers: Labour Secy
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) The government on Wednesday said it will make a unique identifier mandatory for all building and construction workers across the country to ensure that migrant workers’ rights are protected. This identifier, which will be linked to Aadhaar and integrated into the e-Shram database, will facilitate the portability of benefits. It […] Key Points
ThePrintIn Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur, Bihari migrants are the new business bosses. Who do they employ?
Many migrant workers have reinvented themselves as entrepreneur-owners of textile units in Tiruppur, the export hub of Tamil Nadu. They call it ‘Tiruppur ka jadoo’. Key Points
ThePrintIndia and Taiwan ink key agreement on labour cooperation
Taipei announced Friday it had signed MoU with New Delhi to allow Indian workers to be employed in Taiwan. This comes as India-China ties remain strained over the 2020 Galwan clashes. Key Points
ThePrintParliament should send strong message that country will not accept pro-Khalistani activities: Priyanka Cha
Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi raised concerns about growing pro-Khalistani activities abroad, urging robust action in Parliament against threats to India's security. She emphasized diplomatic threats faced in Canada, urging stringent measures and extradition of such terrorists. Other members highlighted diverse issues, including uniform LPG prices, migrant worker welfare, military training for students, and challenges faced by tea garden workers and the handloom sector. Key Points
Economic Times
View: Light up the world from Diwali to Christmas
The US politicians Bobby Jindal and now Nikki Haley, both of whom converted to Christianity to become more acceptably mainstream in the 1980s and 1990s respectively, are extreme examples of the extent to which migrant Indians in the 20th century strove to integrate. Most Indians, however, kept their faith while anglicising their names and mannerisms so as to fit in. Food was practically the only marker of their ethnicity that survived this acculturation. But something has changed in the 21st century. Diwali, Holi and many other festivals have spilled out of exclusively Indian circles to become universal celebrations. Key Points
Economic TimesHundreds feared dead as migrant boat capsizes of Greek coast: What we know so far
Even before Wednesday’s deaths, at least 1,039 people were known to be missing from Central Mediterranean crossings this year. Actual figures are likely to be even higher, with some disasters not even recorded. Key Points
The Indian ExpressA journey with migrants on an unreserved general coach of the Coromandel Express
Migrant workers resume undertaking tough journeys to other States for work, travelling in cramped conditions on unreserved general coaches of the Coromandel Express and other trains. They push haunting images of the tragic train accident at the Bahanaga Bazar Railway Station at Balasore to the back of their minds. Key Points
The HinduNaam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman booked for threatening migrant workers during Erode (East) bypoll campaign
On March 11, 2023, police said investigation revealed that in the same speech, Mr. Seeman also spoke against migrant workers, threatening to foist cases against them. Key Points
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