H-1B Visa Rules Push Tech Jobs to India
Tighter US H-1B visa rules led Meta, Google, Amazon & others to add 32,000+ jobs in India instead of America. Experts call it a policy failure. Read the full analysis.
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India's Youth Reject Traditional Careers for New Dreams
A new generation in India is leaving the 'Neverland' of safe career choices. Explore why they are rejecting traditional paths like engineering and medicine to pursue passion, purpose, and mental well-being. 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.
2026 Trends: Hinterland Hiring, Gig Growth, AI Disruption
Explore India Inc's 2026 outlook: cost-driven hiring from smaller towns, gig workforce expansion, and AI's deep impact on jobs. Get insights to prepare for the shifts ahead.
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.
Foxconn's Bengaluru iPhone Plant Hires 30,000, 80% Women
Foxconn's new iPhone factory near Bengaluru hired 30,000 workers in 9 months, with 80% being young women. The plant marks Apple's fastest India expansion, boosting exports and local manufacturing.
Jharkhand Gig Workers Welfare Bill Gets Governor's Nod
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.
Food Delivery Jobs Up 27%, But Distress Hidden in Gig Economy
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.
Labour Codes & India's Informal Economy: A Critical Look
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.
Blinkit agent earns Rs 763 for 15-hour duty, Chadha flags issue
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.
Blinkit Rider's ₹762 Pay for 15-Hour Day Sparks Outrage
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.
Hyderabad Gig Workers Lack Protection, Union Study Reveals
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.
Gen Z's Work Demands: Purpose, Flexibility, Digital Tools
Gen Z is redefining work in India, demanding purposeful roles, digital fluency, and flexible arrangements. Learn how employers must adapt to attract and retain this ambitious, values-driven generation.
Raghav Chadha Advocates for Gig Worker Rights in Parliament
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.
India's 2035 Quantum Patent Goal: 1.2 Lakh Pros by 2040
India targets a top-3 global rank in quantum tech patents by 2035. NITI Aayog's plan includes training 1.2 lakh professionals and competitive pay to build a quantum-ready workforce. Discover the strategy.
India's Quantum Leap: 91,000 Graduates, 2nd Largest Talent Pool
India emerges as a quantum powerhouse with 91,000 graduates. NITI Aayog's roadmap aims to capture over 50% of the global quantum software market. Discover India's strategic plan.
Raghav Chadha Seeks Ban on 10-Minute Delivery Services
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.
Porter Drivers Union Writes to Labour Minister Over Exploitation
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.
India's AI Workforce Challenge: 1.6M Pros Needed by 2027
India faces a massive demand for 1.6 million AI professionals by 2027. Discover how upskilling and strategic education are critical to bridge the skills gap and fuel the nation's AI-driven future.
Human-Centric AI Needed in India's Gig Work: CERAI
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.
New Book Exposes Hidden Truths of South Asia's Gig 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.
Microsoft trains 5.6M Indians in AI skills for future jobs
Microsoft partners with Indian government to embed AI learning in vocational institutions, training millions for AI-powered economy. Join the skilling revolution!
Labour Codes: Limited Impact on Food Delivery Giants
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 New Labour Codes: Economic Catalyst
India's newly notified labour codes could transform the workforce and boost economic growth, but implementation challenges and infrastructure readiness remain crucial for success.
New Labour Codes: 12 Key Changes for India's Workforce
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, Replaces 29 Laws
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 Gig Workers Get Formal Social Security Safety Net
India's 7.7 million gig workers finally receive formal social security benefits including insurance, pensions, and accident coverage through new government initiatives.
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