Quick Commerce Drops 10-Minute Delivery After Govt Pressure
Major quick commerce platforms agreed to remove 10-minute delivery promises following Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya's intervention over safety concerns for delivery workers.
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Raghav Chadha Works as Blinkit Delivery Agent for a Day
AAP MP Raghav Chadha spent a day as a Blinkit delivery partner to highlight low pay, long hours, and safety risks faced by gig workers. His initiative aims to push for policy reforms.
4 States Have Gig Worker Laws, But Implementation Lags
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.
The Hidden Struggle of Ranchi's App-Based Delivery Workforce
In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
Gig Workers Strike Exposes India's Labour Law Dilemma
The recent gig workers' strike highlights the urgent need for policy reform in India's booming platform economy. Explore the clash between market efficiency and worker dignity. Read more.
Gig Worker Strike Highlights Systemic Exploitation in India
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?
Who Benefits from India's Gig Economy?
As India's gig economy expands, we examine who really profits: platforms or workers? Explore the debate on worker autonomy, financial benefits, and Karl Marx's perspective on labour.
India's Gig Workers Turn to Social Media for Extra Income
Facing volatile incomes, Indian gig workers like delivery riders and cab drivers are filming their daily hustle for YouTube and Instagram, doubling earnings and gaining recognition. Discover how the creator economy offers a lifeline.
Bengaluru Rapido Captain's 4-Day Earnings Spark Debate
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
Bengaluru Man Shares 4-Day Rapido Gig Earnings Breakdown
A Bengaluru man's detailed Reddit post reveals he earned Rs 2,220 in 4 days as a part-time Rapido captain. His breakdown of hours, fuel costs, and night incentives offers a rare, transparent look at gig work income in India. Read his full story.
Odia Workers Stranded in Uzbekistan Over Unpaid Wages
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.
Gig Economy Debate: Flexibility vs Worker Exploitation
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
The Complicated Reality of Gig Worker Earnings in India
How much do Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners really earn? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture of incentives, waiting time, and net income. Explore the data behind the New Year's Eve strike.
Karnataka's 1-1.5% Gig Worker Welfare Fee Plan
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.
Budget 2024: Key Reforms Needed for India's Pension System
As India aims for a developed economy by 2047, retirement security is crucial. Experts propose 5 key NPS reforms in the Union Budget to cover gig workers, self-employed & boost pension assets.
India's Gig Economy Imbalance: Risks Without Rights
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
Gig Workers' Union Status & India's Changing Labour Laws
Explore the legal standing of gig workers' unions in India, the impact of the New Year's Eve strike, and how proposed social security rules could change the game for 12.7 million platform workers.
India's Gig Economy Crisis: Rules Fail Delivery Workers
A deep dive into how lack of formal jobs, poor finances, and a surplus of young workers are choking India's delivery agents. Discover the on-ground reality beyond the paper rules. Read more.
Gig Economy Debate: Fair Wages Aid Growth, Don't Hurt Platforms
Recent strikes by delivery agents highlight a crucial economic truth: fair wages can fuel consumption and growth without harming the gig business model. Discover how India's Labour Codes hold the key.
Draft Social Security Rules for Gig Workers Released
AAP MP Raghav Chadha welcomes Centre's draft Social Security Rules for gig workers under new labour codes, calling it a move towards recognition and dignity. Details inside.
Entrepreneur Criticises Zomato CEO Over 'Miscreants' Remark
Anand Sankar, an apple e-tailer, objects to Deepinder Goyal's language on delivery partners' strike. He shares personal stories highlighting gig workers' struggles and dignity. Read his full critique.
Chadha Calls Draft Gig Worker Rules a 'Small Win'
AAP leader Raghav Chadha welcomes Centre's draft social security rules for gig workers, calling it a step towards dignity. New rules promise ID, insurance, and a welfare fund.
Congress Criticises Centre's 90-Day Gig Worker Rule
Congress attacks Modi govt's proposed 90-day work rule for gig workers, calling it inadequate. Learn about the social security debate and what it means for India's platform workforce.
Chadha Defends Striking Gig Workers, Slams Exploitation
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.
AI Controversy: Did Zomato's Goyal Use ChatGPT for Viral Post?
Former Google employee Deedy Das alleges Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal used AI to craft his viral post on gig workers. Goyal denies. Explore the debate on AI in corporate communication.
Zomato's Goyal on Gig Worker Pay, Flexibility Amid Strike
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to Rs 102/hour in 2025. He defends the gig model's flexibility, addresses safety concerns, and details insurance benefits. Read the full debate.
Gig Workers Reject Goyal's 10-Minute Delivery Defence
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends Blinkit's 10-minute model after NYE strike. Workers say shrinking payouts, not speed, force 12-hour shifts. Unions cite 'economic desperation'.
Bikhchandani Questions Motive Behind Gig Workers Strike
Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani criticizes the timing and motive of the gig workers' strike call, suggesting it suits a political agenda. Read his full analysis.
Zomato's Goyal, Bikhchandani Counter Strike Call, Share Data
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to ₹102/hour in 2025. Sanjeev Bikhchandani backs him, criticising strike organisers' 'political agenda'. Details inside.
Zomato Delivery Partner Earnings Up 10.9% in FY25
Zomato reports a 10.9% rise in delivery partner earnings for FY25. Founder Deepinder Goyal champions the gig model's flexibility as a key benefit for India's workforce. Read the full analysis.
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