Nationwide Gig Worker Strike Hits Delivery Services
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.
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.
Delivery services in Delhi-NCR face New Year's Eve disruptions as gig workers strike for transparent pay and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Over 1.5 lakh expected to join.
Passengers on an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Surat and Bangkok faced a grueling 10-hour delay due to fog and a bird strike, causing them to miss crucial international connections. Read the full story.
Nearly 200 volunteers, including students and experts, participated in Tamil Nadu's synchronized wetland bird census in Madurai, aiming to track species trends and boost conservation efforts.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister confirms Indian strikes on Nur Khan air base in May, revealing damage to installations and injuries. Get the full details on this significant cross-border incident.
The Jactto-Geo strike in Tamil Nadu from January 6 threatens revision classes for board exams. Teachers demand pension scheme rollback, pay parity, and filled vacancies. School heads express concern over student impact.
Chennai schools reopening post-holidays face revision class disruptions due to Jactto-Geo strike demanding pension scheme changes & pay parity. Key dates & demands inside.
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.
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
Tragedy strikes as six bodies are retrieved from a Chitradurga accident. In a separate development, delivery workers announce a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31. Get the latest updates here.
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.
Scientists reveal the hooded pitohui, a bird from New Guinea, carries deadly batrachotoxin. Discover how its diet makes it toxic and why it's a marvel of evolution.
Private bus operators in Rajasthan announce a one-day strike on December 31. The protest targets the transport department's action against luggage carriers. Read more about the escalating conflict.
Discover how Bengaluru's urban gardens and parks are turning into unexpected birding hotspots, attracting over 100 species and fostering community conservation efforts.
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.
H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in 11 Kerala panchayats. Authorities launch massive culling operation. Health officials urge caution but say properly cooked poultry is safe.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
IndiGo begins contacting passengers impacted by December flight disruptions for ₹10,000 travel vouchers. Learn who is eligible and the process for those who booked via partners.
President Trump orders massive retaliation against ISIS in Syria after two US National Guard soldiers and a civilian interpreter are killed. Details on Operation Hawkeye Strike targets and the President's stern warning.
Discover the epic journey of migratory birds from Siberia to India's wetlands. Learn about their routes, challenges, and why India is a crucial winter refuge. Explore the spectacle!
IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers assures employees the operational crisis is over, with the network restored to 2,200 flights. A comprehensive external review is underway.
H5N1 avian influenza infects cattle and poultry workers, with 986 global cases since 2003. Experts say human-to-human spread remains unlikely, but vigilance is key. Learn the risks and prevention steps.
Maharashtra revenue officers launch an indefinite statewide strike, citing arbitrary suspensions and unmet demands. The govt defends actions against illegal mining. Full story inside.
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
A major IT system failure at IndiGo caused widespread flight disruptions. The airline cites 100% technology insufficiency, raising questions on infrastructure resilience.
Srirangapatna Bird Sanctuary in Mandya witnesses a higher influx of migratory birds this season, with over 2,700 birds from 32 species recorded. Ideal weather and water levels create perfect habitat. Plan your visit during the peak season from Dec 20 to J
IndiGo's flight cancellations & delays are causing wedding chaos. Passengers miss ceremonies, lose luggage with outfits & jewels. Read how travel nightmares are spoiling big days.
Air Transat pilots plan a strike from Dec 10, forcing flight suspensions. The airline offers a 59% pay hike over 5 years. Read the latest on the travel disruption.
IndiGo vows a root cause analysis for recent flight cancellations, aiming for stable operations by December 10. The airline denies pilot shortage amid DGCA scrutiny.