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.
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.
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.
India's food delivery sector added 290,000 jobs, but experts warn of long hours and low pay. New social security rules may offer a safety net for gig workers. Read more.
Karnataka's new gig worker legislation, active from November 2025, is rooted in the lifelong work of Baba Adhav, who began organizing informal workers in the 1950s. Explore the journey to secure rights for India's unorganized workforce.
India's new labour codes aim to formalise the vast informal sector, offering social security. But do gig workers truly benefit? We analyse the gaps between legal recognition and real protection.
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.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha exposes harsh realities of India's gig economy after a Blinkit delivery executive earned only ₹762 for 28 deliveries. Read about the systemic exploitation and calls for fair wages.
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
Delhi High Court asks authorities to consider round-the-clock traffic signals for late-night gig workers. Committee to review PIL plea within 2 months. Read for details.
Ahmedabad's SatLeo Labs uses satellite thermal data to map urban heat, aiding city planning and worker safety. Pilot in Tumakuru shows promise for emissions tracking and heat management.
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha raises the urgent need for a legal framework to protect India's gig workers, demanding fair pay, social security, and dignity. Read his full proposal.
PFRDA officials highlight NPS benefits for all, including gig workers. Learn about tax benefits, investment options, and how to secure a dignified post-retirement life. Start planning today!
AAP MP Raghav Chadha demands a ban on 10-minute delivery services and calls for urgent protection for gig workers facing speed pressure and harassment. Read the full story.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha condemns the pressure of instant delivery services on gig workers, calling for better working conditions and an end to 'cruel' 10-minute deadlines. Read more.
Telangana gig workers union demands urgent action from minister G Vivek over falling payouts, arbitrary account blocking, and safety issues at logistics platform Porter. Read their key demands.
Researchers at a CERAI event call for human-centric AI in India's gig economy, highlighting risks of algorithmic bias and the need for fair work practices. Learn more.
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves unveils a tax-raising 2025 budget, scrapping the two-child welfare cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Key measures include new taxes on property and electric vehicles.
Kerala government faces criticism after draft aligning with Centre's labour codes surfaces. Learn about the universal social security for gig workers and pending reforms.
India's new labour code mandates Swiggy and Zomato to contribute 1-2% of turnover for gig worker welfare, potentially adding billions in costs that may be passed to customers. Analysis shows impact on profitability.
India's new labour codes will cost Zomato and Swiggy 1-2% of turnover for gig worker security. Analysts expect minimal short-term financial impact as companies may pass costs to customers. Read analysis.
India's newly notified labour codes could transform the workforce and boost economic growth, but implementation challenges and infrastructure readiness remain crucial for success.
India's new labour codes bring timely wages, equal pay, health checkups and social security for gig workers. Learn how these reforms impact employees and employers across sectors.
India implements 4 new labour codes replacing 29 outdated laws to modernize regulations, boost formalization and protect gig workers. A crucial step for economic growth.
India's 7.7 million gig workers finally receive formal social security benefits including insurance, pensions, and accident coverage through new government initiatives.