Author: Sarita Jena

Bhupendra Vishwakarma, an engineer from Pune, recently made a big decision—he resigned from his job at Infosys without having another one lined up. He shared his story on LinkedIn to highlight some serious problems many workers face in corporate jobs.

Vishwakarma felt frustrated because, even after being promoted from System Engineer to Senior System Engineer, he didn’t get a raise that matched his new title. “It felt like a promotion didn’t mean anything without a better salary,” he explained. After working hard for three years, he felt like his efforts went unnoticed.

He also faced tough challenges while working on a money-losing project. His manager admitted that the project was not profitable, making Vishwakarma feel stuck in his career. “Working there felt like hitting a wall, with no chance to grow,” he said.

His workload became heavier when the team size shrank from 50 to 30 people. Instead of hiring more staff, management just added more tasks to the remaining employees. “Instead of helping us, they made our jobs harder without any fair recognition,” Vishwakarma remarked.

The work environment also made life difficult, especially because of the client’s unreasonable demands. “It felt like we were constantly fighting fires, with no time for ourselves,” he pointed out.

On top of this, Vishwakarma noticed unfair treatment concerning onsite job opportunities. He claimed that employees who spoke languages like Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam got more chances for international projects, while Hindi speakers like him were often overlooked. “It was upsetting and felt really unfair,” he said.

Despite doing his best and being recognized by peers, Vishwakarma felt his work was not valued. “It seemed like nobody appreciated our efforts, and there were no rewards,” he noted. Eventually, he decided to put his self-respect and mental health first. “I left because I refused to dishonor myself for a company that ignored such basic issues,” he stated.

In his closing thoughts, Vishwakarma urged company leaders to fix these systemic problems and treat employees better. “Employees are people with dreams and needs, not just numbers or resources,” he concluded. His post resonated with many, kicking off a valuable discussion about workplace ethics and employee well-being.

One person commented, urging caution before quitting, pointing out that many people are facing similar issues in the current job market, like slow pay raises and long work hours. “You’re not alone in this; don’t feel pressured to quit,” they suggested.

Vishwakarma’s experience shines a light on important matters that many workers understand, sparking needed conversations about how workplaces treat their employees.

Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and a Member of Parliament, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government after an accident at the Kannauj railway station. A lintel, which is a support beam, collapsed while it was being built on Saturday, injuring many workers. Yadav said this accident is very sad and that safety measures were not followed during the construction.

He expressed concern for the workers, saying, “We hope all the laborers are okay. This incident shows negligence and corruption by the BJP.” He also mentioned that some contractors are pressured to cut costs, leading to poor-quality work and unsafe conditions.

The state government said they would help the victims and promised an investigation into what went wrong. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said they would take action against those responsible.

So far, about 28 workers have been rescued, and some are in the hospital. Six of them are seriously injured but safe. The local authorities used drones and rescue dogs to search for anyone still trapped under the debris. They announced that seriously injured workers would receive ₹50,000, while those with minor injuries would get ₹5,000.

Railway officials said the accident happened while a new building was under construction as part of a government plan to improve railway stations. The government is now focused on rescuing any remaining workers and investigating the cause of the collapse

A law student named Tapas from Ghaziabad died after falling from the seventh floor of an apartment building in Noida during a party. Tapas was studying law (LLB) at a private university in Noida. On Saturday, he went to a friend’s flat at Supreme Towers in Sector 99 to celebrate.

Not long after arriving, the police got a call that he had fallen from the building. Tapas’ body is now with the doctors for a post-mortem, which is a test to find out how he died. The police are talking to his friends to see if it was an accident or something else. The Noida Police confirmed they have informed Tapas’ family and are looking into all possibilities regarding his death. They also said they will take more steps if Tapas’ family files a complaint.

Past Falls from High-Rises

This isn’t the first time someone has fallen from a tall building in this area. In November 2024, a 13-year-old boy fell from the 14th floor of a building in Greater Noida West. The police said that it seemed like an accident and the boy was in Class 7.

Earlier in March 2024, an 18-year-old girl fell from the 18th floor while watering plants on her balcony. Sadly, she died in that accident as well. She was a Class 12 student.

In June 2023, a 21-year-old student fell from the eighth floor of his parents’ flat in Noida. He was studying engineering in Mathura, and the police suspected it could have been suicide.

The police are working hard to find out what really happened to Tapas.

Today, the temperature in Haryana is around 15.19 °C. It will get a bit cooler with a low of 8.85 °C and warmer with a high of 19.21 °C. The air feels a little humid at 62%, and it’s quite windy today, with winds blowing at 62 km/h. The sun rose early at 07:20 AM and will set later at 05:47 PM.

Tomorrow, January 13, 2025, the weather is expected to be a bit warmer, with temperatures between 10.25 °C and 21.2 °C. The humidity will drop to 47%. Today, though, it’s forecasted to rain, so if you’re going outside, please dress accordingly!

Also, it’s important to note that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Haryana is at 368.0, which means the air quality is very poor. This is not good for anyone, especially kids and people with breathing problems like asthma. Everyone should stay indoors as much as possible, and if you need to go out, wearing a mask is a good idea.

Staying aware of the weather and air quality helps us take care of our health and plan our activities better.

The Rajasthan High Court is worried about e-cigarettes being sold online and has asked officials to explain what they’re doing to stop it. A group of judges, including Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Uma Shanker Vyas, looked at a case that involves public interest and said that selling e-cigarettes online is a big problem.

The judges noticed that even though there are laws against selling e-cigarettes, not enough was being done to enforce them. The central government told the court that it is up to state governments to make sure the ban is followed. However, the court was not happy with how little action had been taken against websites selling these banned items.

The judge also pointed out that the police haven’t given real solutions, saying they are just figuring out how to control online sales and have restrictions on what they can do.

The court has ordered a police officer in charge of the issue to write a report within two weeks about what steps have been taken to stop e-cigarette sales online. This report should include a plan of action and details of what has been done so far. The officer will have to join a video meeting in February 2025 to give a full update on this situation. The next hearing of the case will be in the first week of February