"Police have lobbed tear gas shells to quell a factory workers' protest in the Indian capital's suburb of Noida after it turned violent on its fourth day, with vehicles torched and stones pelted in parts of the satellite city."
"Vinay Mahoti, 30, who hails from the eastern state of Bihar and works at a hosiery company in Noida, said he initially protested inside his manufacturing unit, but later joined workers from other companies who took to the streets."
"Living costs across the world have risen as the US-Israel war on Iran curbed fuel supplies. Similar protests in the neighbouring state of Haryana, where several car manufacturers have production units, last week saw the government order a 35 percent increase in minimum wages."
Factory workers in Noida protested against rising living costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran, which has curtailed fuel supplies. The protest escalated into violence on its fourth day, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds. Local lawmakers urged dialogue between workers and the government. Senior officials are attempting to counsel workers to maintain peace. The protests reflect broader economic pressures, as similar demonstrations in Haryana resulted in a significant wage increase. Workers demand fixed duty hours and adherence to federal guidelines on overtime pay.
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