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The anatomy of a protest: Why workers across refineries in India are striking work?

For the last four years, around 8 am every morning, including Sundays, thousands of men dressed in navy blue and orange overalls, yellow hard-hats and boots have queued up outside the gates leading to the ‘P-25 Project’ site. Hired by private contractors, they work at an intense pace to construct…

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Karnataka workers win 20-year court battle against Nirma Group, still await wages

Discarded like curry leaves after a meal is how fifty-one-year-old Mohandoss Ganesan describes the situation he and 83 others are in. Mohandoss is the secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka General Labour Union (KGLU) that took their employers – who are part of the Nirma Group – to court for…

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“The main acoustic is a $100 Fender – the strings were super-old and dusty. We hate new strings!” Meet Great Grandpa, the unpredictable indie rockers making epic anthems with cheap acoustics – and recording guitars like a Queens of the Stone Age drummer

The mercurial Seattle indie rockers have returned with their first album in six years, Patience, Moonbeam – they tell us how their lush, multifaceted arrangements all begin on the humble six-string

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‘Thrown on the road’: Terminated Infosys employees describe forced resignations

In a shocking and controversial move, multinational tech giant Infosys laid off an estimated 400 trainee employees from their Mysuru training facility on Friday, February 7. It is said that more terminations are imminent. While the company claims that employees ‘voluntarily’ signed their release agreements, those affected tell a different…

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Indian actor responds to L&T chief’s ‘90-hour work week’ comment: ‘Mental health matters’

SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks spark outrage after he expresses regret at not being able to enforce work on Sundays

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Conglomerate Boss Suggests Employees Log 90 Hour Weeks: 'Work On Sundays'

The chairman of Larsen & Toubro has ignited debate on social media for advocating a 90-hour work week for employees.

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Political heat rises as L&T links free bus scheme to metro rail woes

Every quarter, the company is reported to be making about ₹300-crore loss with a debt burden of about ₹8,000 crore.

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CM ‘unhappy’ with L&T’s political comments on free bus service

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sends strong message to L&T over free bus scheme, warns of government takeover of Metro Rail.

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U.K. leverages logistics support agreement to expand maritime cooperation with India

The U.K. is leveraging a logistics support agreement signed with India to expand military to military engagements, especially in the maritime domain, as it also looks to augment its capability and deployments in the Indo-Pacific

The Hindu

Waterlogging issue haunts Vijayawada as drain project launched in 2016 remains incomplete

At least three incidents of children and adults falling into open drains were reported between January 2023 and March 2024; the contractor abandoned the project in 2020 due to non-payment of dues, says Taxpayers’ Association

The Hindu

Safety and fire engineering students of Cusat bag attractive campus placements

Cusat engineering students in safety and fire engineering secure high-paying placements with top companies like GAIL and L&T.

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Tamil Nadu creates history with India’s second privately developed rocket

Tamil Nadu's Agnikul Cosmos to launch India's first private rocket, showcasing state's growing space ecosystem on March 22.

The Hindu

Agreement signed for transfer of technology for non-corrosive textile reinforced concrete

CSIR-SERC and L&T Construction sign agreement for corrosion-free TRCPT technology developed in Chennai for mass production.

The Hindu

Water budget for twin cities given approval amid din in council meeting

Approval of ₹2.81 crore surplus water budget for 2024-25 in Hubballi amid opposition and concerns over pipeline quality.

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Top Spanish defence official to pitch for submarine deal in Delhi

Spain's Secretary of State for Defence to visit India for submarine deal talks with Indian officials.

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DRDO, Mahindra Defence showcase advanced Wheeled Armoured Platform

Defence Research and Development Organisation and Mahindra Defence have together developed the advanced version of the Wheeled Armoured Platform and showcased it at the Defence Expo being held in Pune from February 24 to 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Germany pushes for inter-governmental agreement for submarine deal with India

The race for the Indian Navy’s P-75I procurement deal, expected to cost upwards of ₹45,000 crore, is between Germany and Spain, and the process has been considerably delayed

The Hindu

K-Ride awards contract to L&T to construct Kanaka Line for BSRP

L&T awarded tender to construct 37.92 km Kanaka Line for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, with total length of 72.08 km of civil work awarded.

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Faulty design of Kaleshwaram and massive misuse of money will be investigated: Uttam Kumar Reddy

Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy investigates Kaleshwaram project deficiencies, faults & punishments for guilty.

The Hindu

CM sends a strong signal on Govt’s intentions on Kaleshwaram project lapses

CM Reddy & Minister Reddy review Kaleshwaram project irregularities & discuss design issues, water availability & R&R works.

The Hindu

Is L&T escaping from responsibility on Medigadda mishap due to pressure from BRS govt.: Congress

The Hindu

Perilous pitfalls in Vijayawada: open drains turn death traps

This year, two 6-year-olds drowned in channels in Vijayawada’s alleys, sparking the city’s wrath. Despite funds being allocated, projects have been delayed, putting the vulnerable at risk

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Giants legend Lawrence Taylor admits he couldn’t play with modern rules

New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Lawrence Taylor, admits he couldn't play in the modern era due to the coddled rules.

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Metro Rail ridership hovers around 5 lakh as it completes six years

Hyderabad Metro Rail completes 6 yrs of operations. Daily ridership nears 5 lakh, with Red Line carrying 2.45 lakh passengers. COVID-19 pandemic halted operations for 6 months. Govt instructs L&TMRH to lease train sets to tackle rush hour traffic. L&TMRH seeks financial assistance from govt. Airport Metro & Old City…

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Worker trapped in Slikyara tunnel tells family he is 'Safe and healthy' even as rescue operations continue

As Wednesday marked day 11 of the operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, the officials are 'hopeful' to rescue the victims at the earliest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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