Delivery Strike on NYE Gets Mixed Response
App-based delivery workers staged a New Year's Eve strike over low pay. Platforms countered with festive bonuses, causing delays. Read about the protest's impact and worker demands.
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Kolkata Gig Workers' Strike: Limited Impact on Dec 31
A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.
Bengaluru Gig Workers' Strike Fails to Gain Momentum
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.
Gehlot Pushes for National Gig Worker Welfare Law
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.
Gig Workers Strike: Global Rights & India's Status
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?
Gig Workers in India Pushed to the Edge by Poor Conditions
A new report reveals the harsh reality for India's gig workers: low pay, exhausting hours, and zero job security are creating a crisis. Read the full investigation into the platform economy's human cost.
Govt Notifies Draft Labour Code Rules, Seeks Public Feedback
The government has released draft rules for four labour codes, proposing a 48-hour work week and a social security board for gig workers. Public can submit feedback within 45 days. Read the key changes.
Duke University slashes $299M spending after US funding cuts
Duke University implements major cost-cutting, including staff buyouts and building closures, to counter $299 million in reduced US federal funding for higher education. Learn how this impacts operations.
Zomato hikes delivery incentives for December 31
Zomato increases delivery partner incentives for New Year's Eve, citing high demand. The company clarifies the move is standard and unrelated to the ongoing gig worker strike. Get the latest business updates.
Delivery Workers Strike, Demand Ban on 10-Minute Deliveries
Delivery workers for Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto are striking on New Year's Eve, demanding fair pay, safety, and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Read about their demands and the government's role.
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.
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.
HC rectifies pay injustice to ex-biodiversity board chairman
Telangana High Court orders state to double ex-chairman's salary retroactively, slamming it as a 'parsimonious employer'. Dr R Hampaiah to get revised pay from 2009-2015. Read the full story.
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.
8th Pay Commission Approved, Salary Hike Details
The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission. While salary hikes are expected from 2026, the commission's recommendations are pending. Get all key facts and expert insights here.
8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike for Level 1 to 18 Officers
Central government employees and pensioners to see major salary revision from Jan 1, 2026. Check how much pay could increase for Level 1 to Level 18 officers based on fitment factor.
8-hour power cuts cripple life in Kansal, Nayagaon
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
8th Pay Commission: Key Details on Fitment Factor & Salary Revision
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference. Learn how the fitment factor, projected between 1.83-2.57, will shape salaries for 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
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.
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