The Supreme Court ruled that a daughter-in-law who becomes a widow after her father-in-law's death is entitled to maintenance from his estate under Hindu law, citing Manusmriti principles.
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?
Delhi High Court rules a wife's income cannot be presumed without proof during interim maintenance hearings. Key legal precedent for matrimonial cases. Read the full judgment details.
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.
Delhi High Court rules a husband's foreign earnings cannot be simply converted to INR for maintenance. Justice Amit Mahajan enhances interim maintenance to Rs 1 lakh per month. Read the full analysis.
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?
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application date, not court order date, criticizing delays. Landmark ruling ensures financial security.
A Delhi court ordered a man to pay Rs 5 lakh per month as interim maintenance, stating sustenance is not mere survival. The ruling emphasizes a wife's right to live with dignity, matching her marital status.
Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a petition challenging a family court's order for a husband to pay Rs 5,000 monthly maintenance to his wife, emphasizing the gap between earning capacity and actual income.
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application filing date, not court order date, to prevent financial hardship. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla modifies family court order in Sonam Yadav case.
Delhi High Court modifies child maintenance order, emphasizing a father's legal & moral duty. Justice Sharma says a mother's job doesn't absolve her of child-rearing burdens. Read the landmark ruling.
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.
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.
India's first dedicated high-speed rail test track, a 64-km facility in Rajasthan, is on track for completion by March 2026. It will enable testing at 220 kmph, positioning India as a global hub for rolling stock validation. Read more!
Indian Railways' first dedicated high-speed test track, costing Rs 967 crore, is set for completion by March 2026. Located near Jaipur, it will enable train testing at 220 kmph. Read more.
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.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC's order enhancing monthly maintenance for a wife from Rs 50,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh. Husband directed to clear arrears. Read the full legal battle details.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
Bombay High Court clarifies a father must pay Rs 50,000 monthly to each minor daughter individually. Justice Deshpande modifies family court order, citing insufficient collective amount. Details inside.