[RSS] In India, tycoon’s call to adopt ‘996’ work culture in China spurs debate

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India’s parliament is debating a draft law that would give employees the right to ignore work calls, emails and messages outside official hours, weeks after a tycoon’s call for a 72-hour work week sparked a furore on social media. The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced on December 5 by MP Supriya Sule, would empower authorities to impose penalties on non-compliant firms. Supporters argue the proposal recognises workers’ rights in an era of always-on corporate culture. Critics, however,...

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