legislation
Minimum Wage For Domestic Workers? Karnataka Plans 5% Welfare Cess
Sep 20, 2025 08:53 pm CST
It was only recently that the Karnataka Labour department brought in a bill to provide social security to gig workers in Karnataka, close on the heels of that, now a bill for social security of domestic workers in its planning stages.
Democrats Introduce Free Speech Bill Amid Row Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Sep 19, 2025 10:00 am CST
After ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration's threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.
Opinion | Waqf Act: When BJP Indulged In A Mockery Of Procedure
Sep 16, 2025 11:02 am CST
The passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament was marked by chicanery and evasive tactics. Even a casual observer of Parliament can outline how the BJP-led coalition is making a mockery of parliamentary procedure.