The visas’ supporters such as Donald Trump and Elon Musk say they address a labor shortage. Opponents call the program ...

The government's case against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs seems to be building ahead of his criminal trial this spring. On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of ...

In a significant step towards honouring the legacy of Indian indentured labourers, KwaZulu-Natal is set to unveil a monumental tribute that encapsulates their sacrifices and contributions. Contractor ...

A drive through the lush Assam Valley or North Bengal often reveals a familiar yet striking sight: women, their baskets expertly balanced on their heads, deftly plucking tea leaves across sprawling ...

Bhojpuri arrived in Mauritius with Indian indentured labourers in the 19th century. Despite challenges, it became a major language, evolving with Creole influences and recent revival efforts. Listen ...

Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to scrap one quango – after the Government he heads created 27 in eight months. The Prime Minister said he would “abolish” the Payment Systems Regulator ...

Free speech in Britain took a blow last night after MPs voted through the Employment Rights Bill, defeating a crucial amendment in the process. The vital amendment pertains to Clause 18 of the ...

Three labourers were killed while another got injured after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a temporary shelter near Anand Vihar in Delhi. The deceased have been identified while the ...

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Monday confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former Republican representative from Oregon with a pro-union record, to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer, 56, was ...

The polls are fractured, but Farage’s party fancies its chances. By Ben Walker A van makes its way along the Mersey to the industrial town of Runcorn near Liverpool. It lights up with a black and ...

The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to lead the Department of Labor, cementing another of President Trump’s nominees in bipartisan fashion. Senators voted 67 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...