The BMIC project faces a legal deadlock as contractual obligations clash with practical needs. Experts call for judicial intervention to reassess and clarify the situation for smoother implementation.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha worked a shift as a Blinkit delivery partner to highlight gig workers' demands. Watch his experience and the ongoing debate over fair wages and social security.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS & PRTC protest across state, demanding release of jailed colleagues, end to privatisation, and fulfilment of regularisation promise. Details inside.
Across Indian states and the Centre, outsourcing is now the go-to solution for unfilled posts and fiscal pressure. Explore the implications for jobs and governance.
Shankar Dayal, a contractual employee with Bokaro district administration, was found dead at his Telidih Tand residence. Police are investigating the unnatural death case. Read for details.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on Dec 31, demanding fair pay and rights. Learn how this impacts your Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit orders.
A KGMU fact-finding committee dismissed claims of disproportionate minority hiring. Data shows only 289 of 3,995 contractual staff are from minority communities. Read the full report.
Hundreds of fresh engineering graduates protested in Patna against BPSC's policy giving 25% weightage to contractual experience in AE exam merit. They demand a level playing field.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Haryana faces a severe healthcare staff shortage with 5,384 vacant posts. While the govt claims alternative arrangements, gaps in rural delivery raise concerns. Read the full district-wise breakdown.
Contractual housekeeping staff at Kolkata airport protest new biometric attendance system, demanding fresh uniforms and leave benefits. Management alleges it's a ploy to avoid shift discipline.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
India-Oman trade pact extends stay for contractual service suppliers from 90 days to 2 years, boosting mobility & job creation. Details inside.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
NCERT operates with over half its posts vacant, data reveals. Ministry of Education calls recruitment a 'continuous process' as reliance on contractual hires persists. Read the full analysis.
Telangana gig workers union demands urgent action from minister G Vivek over falling payouts, arbitrary account blocking, and safety issues at logistics platform Porter. Read their key demands.