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The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
The 45,000 dockworkers strike to give them upper hand against US ports
For the first time in decades, 45,000 dockworkers have gone on strike at 36 U.S. ports stretching from Maine to Texas, and they may have the upper hand in negotiations over wages and automation concerns. With rising public support for organised labour and a string of recent union victories, coupled with backing from the pro-union Biden administration, the workers are positioned favourably in this standoff. The strike comes amid an already strained supply chain, impacted by Hurricane Helene and coinciding with peak shipping season for holiday goods. Additionally, dockworkers are highlighting ..
India set to pilot biometric-based immigration next year
India plans to launch a pilot study for facial biometric-based immigration in June 2025, according to Suresh Khadakbhavi , CEO, Digi Yatra Foundation. Speaking at the CAPA Digital Aviation Summit, Khadakbhavi stated, “We are planning an international pilot project between two countries. While we don’t want to overcommit, we are actively working in this direction.” Currently, the Digi Yatra facility, which enables seamless digital boarding using facial recognition, is available for domestic passengers at 24 airports across the country. The next step involves collaborating with the Burea..
Metro corporation restores roads as Phase I nears completion
The Metro construction in the city has significantly improved local infrastructure. Almost all road sections temporarily used for Phase I of the Metro 3 station work have now been restored. Roads surrounding Marol, Santacruz, and BKC were the most impacted among the 10 stations in this phase. While road barricades have been removed, minor surface work in a few areas is ongoing and expected to conclude soon. “Old facilities, including street furniture and pavements, are being reinstated,” said MMRCL Managing Director Ashwini Bhide. “Roads along the Aarey-BKC stretch have already been re..
