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The Supreme Court has refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation concerning wages, employee status, and welfare benefits for priests and staff in state-controlled temples. The bench suggested the petitioner withdraw the plea and approach relevant authorities instead, noting their unwillingness to delve into the matter of temple priest earnings.

Joint Struggle Front Launched

Say Graded Pay Scale, 35% Revision Not Implemented

Factories told to ensure weekly leave and emergency care

While hearing allegations of custodial torture, the bench clarified that it was not willing to accept a video conference appearance despite the state counsel’s offer to do so

SC Asks Police To Produce Aditya Anand, Rupesh Roy After Plea Claims Custodial Torture

Accused Of Inciting Mobs, One Was In Lucknow, Other In Police Custody On Day Of Violent Stir

In a pivotal moment for the gig economy, thousands of Just Eat couriers in the UK are taking legal action to secure their rights as workers. They are demanding access to minimum wage and holiday pay through a tribunal set to decide if they are classified as employees or independent contractors.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as Wes Streeting prepares to announce a leadership bid. Angela Rayner, clearing tax issues, signals readiness to contest, urging Starmer to reflect. Disastrous election results fuel pressure, though Starmer vows to stay, warning of chaos. Potential rivals like Andy Burnham are also being discussed.

Assam's chief minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged to reclaim 5 lakh bighas of encroached land in his second term, significantly increasing eviction efforts. His government's agenda also prioritizes youth entrepreneurship with Rs 5 lakh support for 10 lakh youths, phased wage increases for tea garden workers to Rs 500 daily, and enhanced support for farmers.

New labour codes have capped weekly working hours at 48, with overtime paid at double the hourly wage. Final rules for wages and industrial relations codes are out, paving the way for implementation. A National Reskilling Fund will support retrenched workers with new skills, financed by employers.

UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. And he has one of the lowest popularity ratings ever among prime ministers at just 19 percent, according to a YouGov poll.

India's labor market is shifting from agriculture to non-farm jobs, yet agriculture remains a significant employer. While overall labor force participation is steady, stark gender, caste, and geographic inequalities persist, impacting access to stable, better-paying work. Informality continues to dominate, with a substantial portion of casual workers earning below minimum wages.

Restaurateurs said the hike, coupled with a recent increase in minimum wages, is compressing margins at both ends