​Away from home: On the plight of the Indian worker
19 hours, 52 minutes ago

​Away from home: On the plight of the Indian worker

The Hindu  

The story of 16 Indian workers allegedly deceived into working under inhumane conditions in Libya highlights the persistent issue of labour exploitation faced by millions of Indians abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait has brought attention to the plight of Indian workers, particularly those in labour camps. Despite Mr. Modi’s acknowledgment of Kuwait’s support for its over one-million-strong Indian community, the dangers faced by Indian workers remain a concern. Moreover, these protections do not extend to non-ECR countries such as Israel and Russia, where Indian workers have faced dire consequences, including death in conflict zones.

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PM Modi Meets Indian Workers at Kuwait Labour Camp
1 day, 7 hours ago

PM Modi Meets Indian Workers at Kuwait Labour Camp

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait, where he interacted with Indian workers and highlighted their contribution to the country’s development.PM Modi spoke about the aspirations of Indian workers, linking them to his vision for a "Viksit Bharat 2047".Interacting with the Indian workers, he stated, “I talk about Viksit Bharat 2047 because the …

Indian workers stranded in Libya: Government says working to secure exit permits
3 days, 14 hours ago

Indian workers stranded in Libya: Government says working to secure exit permits

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday confirmed that it was actively assisting the group of Indian workers who were trapped in Libya due to a lack of proper documentation four months ago. Speaking to reporters earlier in the day, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indian workers had travelled to Libya's Benghazi via Dubai without valid paperwork, leading …

The Kafala system will continue to treat workers as dispensable
6 months ago

The Kafala system will continue to treat workers as dispensable

The Hindu  

Within hours of the fatal fire that killed 49 migrant workers — a majority of whom are Indians — in Mangaf area of Al Ahmadi municipality, Kuwait, several actions were taken immediately. Kuwait’s Interior Minister Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah said the fatalities were due to the greed of the employer and building owner — in this instance, both parties being the …

Kuwait tragedy puts focus on expat labour
6 months, 1 week ago

Kuwait tragedy puts focus on expat labour

Hindustan Times  

The fire that killed more than 40 Indian nationals at a building housing foreign workers in Kuwait is perhaps the worst incident of its kind involving migrant labourers in West Asia in decades. Kuwait’s interior minister has already directed authorities to crack down on all safety violations and to address the overcrowding of expatriate workers in buildings. However, the tragedy …

Kuwait fire deaths put spotlight on plight of Indian workers in Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

Kuwait fire deaths put spotlight on plight of Indian workers in Middle East

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The death of 41 Indian …

Kuwait fire: Congress leaders question ‘appalling’ living conditions of workers
6 months, 1 week ago

Kuwait fire: Congress leaders question ‘appalling’ living conditions of workers

The Hindu  

Condoling the loss of lives in a building fire in Kuwait, the Congress on Wednesday urged the Ministry of External Affairs to provide all possible assistance to the Indian victims and their families. The party pointed out that the incident showed the “appalling” conditions in which Indian workers live in the Middle East and said the government must ensure complete …

India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India urges Israel to ensure safety and well-being of Indian workers

The Hindu  

April 05, 2024 02:07 am | Updated 06:10 am IST - NEW DELHI India has urged Israel to ensure the safety and security of Indian citizens who are being flown to the conflict-hit nation under a government-to-government agreement to work as blue-collar workers, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on April 4. Recruiting Indian workers Israel has been …

Undeterred by Gaza war, thousands of Indians turn up for jobs in Israel
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Undeterred by Gaza war, thousands of Indians turn up for jobs in Israel

Al Jazeera  

Israel suspended work permits for thousands of Palestinians after October 7. In October, Israeli construction companies reportedly requested their government in Tel Aviv to allow them to hire up to 100,000 Indian workers to replace Palestinians whose work licenses were suspended after the Gaza offensive began. Israeli citizens, foreign workers flee war Israel’s economy took a major hit on October …

Thai deaths in Hamas massacre spotlight poor agricultural workers from Asia who toil in Israel’s fields
1 year, 2 months ago

Thai deaths in Hamas massacre spotlight poor agricultural workers from Asia who toil in Israel’s fields

CNN  

Bangkok CNN — Like his father Chumporn and dozens of other able-bodied men from their village in northeast Thailand, Manee Jirachart moved to Israel in search of work, dreaming of a better life. “As many as 20,000 Thai workers were living on various remote farms and desert areas all over Israel, including areas close to the Gaza Strip so it …

PM Modi to chair high-level meet on Indians stranded in war-torn Sudan: Sources
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi to chair high-level meet on Indians stranded in war-torn Sudan: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meet on the security situation of Indian citizens stuck in the African nation of Sudan - where fighting between the army and an apparently rogue paramilitary unit, the Rapid Support Force, erupted earlier this week - sources said Friday afternoon. Sudanese army soldiers, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, sit atop …

A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight
1 year, 11 months ago

A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight

The Hindu  

This year, International Migrants Day must be seen in the backdrop of unprecedented volatility that began in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on migration According to the International Organization of Migration ’s World Migration Report 2022, there were 281 million international migrants globally in 2020, with nearly two-thirds being labour migrants. In the winter session of …

Book Review | Stories of the precarious lives of Indian migrant workers employed in the Persian Gulf
2 years, 1 month ago

Book Review | Stories of the precarious lives of Indian migrant workers employed in the Persian Gulf

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:15 IST There was a story doing the rounds when I was a child growing up in Ramanathapuram in the deep south of Tamil Nadu, far away from my “native” Kottayam. The labour market in the Gulf, consisting mainly of Keralites and Filipinos, is “regulated” by what is known as the kafala system, where a …

Rescue Indian workers from Myanmar, CPI urges Centre
2 years, 3 months ago

Rescue Indian workers from Myanmar, CPI urges Centre

India TV News  

Workers hailing from Tamil Nadu were duped on the pretext of job offers and forced into bonded labour in Myanmar, the CPI said on Monday and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate steps to rescue them. After falsely promising job opportunities in Thailand, Tamil Nadu workers were taken by unscrupulous elements to Myawaddy in Myanmar and they were …

7 Indians working at construction company kidnapped in Libya on Sept 14, working for their release: MEA
4 years, 2 months ago

7 Indians working at construction company kidnapped in Libya on Sept 14, working for their release: MEA

India TV News  

7 Indians working at a construction company were kidnapped in Libya on September 14. Addressing the media, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that the Indian Embassy in Tunisia has contacted the Libyan government and International organisations and are working for the release of these Indians. The employers were shown photographs of the Indians which suggested that they …

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