Delivery Workers Strike on Dec 31 Over Safety, Pay Issues
Delivery platform workers across India plan a New Year's Eve strike in 2025, protesting unsafe 10-minute delivery targets and low wages. Read about the nationwide impact and union demands.
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Delivery Workers Strike, Demand End to 10-Minute Service
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding the removal of the 10-minute delivery model and better pay. Read about their demands and the expected impact.
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 strike over 10-min delivery, pay cuts
Gig workers' unions demand removal of 10-minute delivery and old payout restoration. Nationwide strike on Dec 31 after 40,000 protested on Dec 25, causing major delays.
Gig Workers Strike on NYE Over Pay, 10-Min Delivery Ban
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.
Gig Workers Nationwide Strike on Dec 31 Over Rights
GIPSWU, India's first women-led gig workers union, calls a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, demanding labour rights, safety, and fair pay. Read about the key demands and potential service disruptions.
Two held for murder of guest worker in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police arrest auto driver and friend for murdering a West Bengal guest worker after a road altercation. Victim succumbs to injuries at CMCH. Read the full details.
Gig Workers' Nationwide Strike on Dec 31 for Better Pay
India's gig workers launch a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding better pay, Rs 40,000 minimum earnings, and an end to exploitative practices like 10-minute delivery. Read their 15 demands.
TN Govt Acts on Tiruttani Assault, Urges No Video Share
Tamil Nadu government urges public not to circulate video of Odisha worker assault in Tiruttani, citing public order concerns. Four minors apprehended, safety measures enhanced for guest workers.
Gig workers to strike on NYE, demand ban on 10-min delivery
Gig economy workers across India plan a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery services. This follows a similar protest on December 25 that disrupted services in Delhi-NCR.
Odisha Migrant Worker Hacked in Tamil Nadu, Video Viral
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was brutally hacked by four youths in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The attackers filmed the gory incident, which has now gone viral. Read the shocking details.
4 TN Teens Attack Migrant Worker, Post Video on Instagram
Four teenagers in Tamil Nadu brutally assaulted a migrant worker from Odisha with machetes and posted the video on Instagram. The incident has sparked political outrage and a debate on law and order. Read more.
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.
Migrant Worker from Bengal Killed in Odisha Mob Attack
A 20-year-old mason from Murshidabad was killed in Sambalpur. Family says mob targeted him as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Two others critically injured.
Bengali Worker Lynched in Sambalpur, Six Arrested
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
Food delivery workers strike in Maharashtra for fair wages
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.
Gig Workers Strike Dec 25, 31 for Fair Pay and Safety
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 Workers Strike on Christmas, New Year's Eve 2025
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.
Maharashtra Gig Workers Strike Dec 25 for Fair Wages
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.
Bangladesh Condemns Factory Worker Killing, Promises Justice
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
Bengal Worker Mistaken for Bangladeshi, Detained 8 Months
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
Gig Workers Seek Pollution Surcharge in High AQI Days
Delivery workers in Delhi demand 'pollution surcharge' and protective gear from e-commerce companies during hazardous air quality days. Their call for fair compensation highlights health risks faced by platform workers.
Gig workers seek pollution surcharge from e-commerce firms
Delivery workers in Delhi demand 'pollution surcharge' and protective gear from e-commerce companies during hazardous AQI days. Read about their key demands.
Pune Cab Apps Ignore RTO Fare Rules, Passengers Pay More
Pune RTO claims Uber, Ola, Rapido updated fares to approved rates. Yet, passengers report overcharging as drivers use unauthorized website. Companies silent. Details inside.
Rajkot: Migrant worker killed after witnessing fight
A 26-year-old migrant worker in Rajkot was murdered after witnessing a violent altercation over an alleged extra-marital affair. Police have arrested six suspects. Read the full investigation details.
Food delivery rider saves ₹1.3 crore in 5 years
A 25-year-old food delivery rider in China saved 1.12 million yuan (₹1.3 crore) in five years through extreme discipline. Read his inspiring story of debt repayment and future business plans.
Delivery Rider Saves ₹1.3 Crore Working 13-Hour Shifts
Zhang Xueqiang, a 25-year-old food delivery worker in China, saved 1.12 million yuan (₹1.3 crore) in five years by working gruelling 13-hour shifts, seven days a week. Discover his incredible journey from debt to financial freedom.
Indian delivery worker dies in UAE wall collapse
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.
Migrant worker lynched in Kerala, five arrested
A 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was beaten to death in Palakkad, Kerala, after being wrongly suspected of theft. Police have arrested five locals for murder.
Bengaluru Cops Target Repeat Road Rage Offenders
Bengaluru police intensify action against repeat road rage offenders following the alleged murder of a gig worker by a couple in October. Read the full story.
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