Maharashtra Food Delivery Hit by Gig Workers' Strike
A one-day strike by over 60,000 food delivery riders in Maharashtra disrupted services on Christmas. Workers protested against low pay and safety issues. Read the full story.
A one-day strike by over 60,000 food delivery riders in Maharashtra disrupted services on Christmas. Workers protested against low pay and safety issues. Read the full story.
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.
Delivery and gig workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, and others announce a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31, 2025. They demand fair pay, safety, and an end to the 10-minute delivery model. Read their full demands.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs strict police action against fraudulent travel agents promising jobs abroad. He vows to recover victims' money and resolve grievances swiftly.
Iran executes Aghil Keshavarz for Mossad espionage. The move follows a 12-day war with Israel and a broader crackdown on alleged collaborators. Read the full details.
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Ather Energy's stock rose 4% after announcing a new auto insurance venture via a subsidiary. The move aims to enhance EV ownership experience for Indian customers. Read for details.
An Indian delivery worker, Abdul Gafoor, died in Sharjah after a wall collapsed on him during heavy rain. The incident highlights risks for migrant workers in extreme weather. Read more.
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A food delivery agent was critically injured after a speeding car hit him in Pune's Kharadi area. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene. Read the full details.
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Two unidentified youths robbed a 58-year-old courier delivery agent of Rs 5,000 at knifepoint in Chandigarh's Sector 38. Police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the culprits.
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha exposes alleged systemic exploitation of gig workers after a Blinkit delivery agent earned just Rs 763 for nearly 15 hours of work. Calls for fair wages and social security.
Dubai introduces gold & black number plates for corporate delivery bikes to enhance safety. Rule effective from December end. Learn about lane restrictions and key details.
SBZee launches 100 electric vehicle carts in Delhi-NCR to revolutionize fresh produce delivery, cutting costs and emissions. Discover the future of farm-to-doorstep logistics.
Boston Red Sox consider bringing back veteran reliever Chris Martin for the 2026 MLB season. Get the latest on the bullpen strategy and AL East competition.
Meet Veena Devi, a 52-year-old with 50% paralysis who works as a Zepto delivery agent. Her story, shared by Mallika Arora, is a powerful lesson in resilience. Read her inspiring message.
Veteran discus thrower Seema Antil Punia suspended for 16 months by NADA for a doping violation. This marks the third doping sanction for the 42-year-old Asian Games gold medallist. Read the full details.