Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise

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Police fired tear gas at factory workers protesting in Noida, India's capital suburb, on the fourth day of demonstrations. Vehicles were torched and stones pelted as protests turned violent. Workers demand higher wages due to rising living costs. A lawmaker urged protesters to negotiate with government. Similar protests in Haryana last week resulted in a 35 percent minimum wage increase. Workers seek fixed duty hours and overtime pay compliance.

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