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Explosion at Russian Drone Factory Signals UAV Threats in Manufacturing Sector

Yelabuga, Tatarstan, Russia – An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) strike at a Russian factory involved in the assembly of Iranian Shahed drones resulted in a devastating explosion and fire, causing chaos among workers as they fled the scene. The incident, far from Ukraine, happened at a factory near Yelabuga in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, where footage captured the moment of the explosion and its aftermath. The targeted plant, located within an economic zone believed …

Tragic Week for India’s Informal Sector Highlights Urgent Need for Workplace Safety Improvements

Hyderabad, India – A series of tragic incidents has struck India’s informal sector this week, shedding light on the dangerous working conditions faced by migrant contractual workers. The lack of safety measures has resulted in multiple fatalities, from toxic gas inhalation in Hyderabad to a construction site accident in Chhattisgarh. These events underscore the urgent need for improved workplace safety standards and social security for these vulnerable workers. The incidents, spanning across different states, have …