July 29, 2026

ASHA workers across Haryana have launched protests demanding better pay and permanent employment contracts, according to The Hindu. ASHA, short for Accredited Social Health Activists, are frontline health workers stationed in villages and small towns who connect families to government health services. They track pregnancies, conduct immunisations, monitor disease outbreaks, and refer patients to hospitals.

The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board is facing a growing safety crisis as most pilgrims attempting the trek to the Amarnath cave are bypassing mandatory health checks. According to The Hindu, the board has observed a significant surge in unregistered devotees who are arriving without completing medical screening that assesses whether a person’s heart, lungs, and

Four lakh app-based drivers and delivery workers across India are planning a strike beginning August 8 to demand better pay and workplace protections. The protest, reported by Andhrabhoomi, represents one of the largest coordinated actions by gig workers in recent years and signals growing frustration with working conditions on digital platforms. Gig workers have complained