Delhi HC Seeks 24x7 Traffic Signals for Night Safety
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.
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SatLeo's Thermal Mapping to Offer Cooler Routes for Workers
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.
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.
12 UP Labourers Stranded, Tortured in Kyrgyzstan
Twelve labourers from Pilibhit, UP, are stranded and facing torture in Kyrgyzstan after being sent by local agents. Families plead for rescue as administration investigates. Read their harrowing ordeal.
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-Russia Pacts for 70K Jobs, Safer Migration
India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.
PFRDA Expands NPS to Gig Workers for Retirement Security
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!
Calcutta HC: Compassion cannot trump the Constitution
Calcutta High Court refuses to regularise panchayat worker, stating sentiment cannot substitute law. Justice Bandyopadhyay's ruling highlights rights of eligible candidates.
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.
Why India's 12-Hour Workday Model Is Being Criticized
Bloomberg Opinion argues India's push for longer work hours is a misguided capitalist strategy. Discover why experts say this won't build 21st-century wealth. Read the full analysis.
Chadha Slams 10-Minute Delivery Culture in Rajya Sabha
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.
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.
Maharashtra's German Job Scheme Fails to Take Off
Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.
486 Children Rescued in Mysuru Under Mission Vatsalya
Mysuru district rescues and rehabilitates 486 abandoned children under Mission Vatsalya. Discover how the scheme provides shelter, education, and family-based care. Read the full story.
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.
Labour Codes Shift Focus to Quality of Work in India
India's new Labour Codes redefine work metrics, focusing on wages, security, safety, and worker voice. Experts Samar Verma & Annapoorna Ravichander discuss the future-ready framework. Read more.
Telangana Gig Workers Act Faces Legal Hurdle Over Cess
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.
Understanding India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2025
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
Indian Worker Humiliated in Malaysia: Viral Video
Safiudeen Pakkeer Mohamed from Tamil Nadu faced brutal treatment in Kuala Lumpur while homeless. His story exposes migrant worker exploitation. Read how help arrived.
Brick Kiln Worker Dies by Suicide in Hoshiarpur
A 25-year-old brick kiln worker from Bihar died by suicide in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. Police investigation underway amid family concerns.
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.
Odisha chaiwalla's decade of social service inspires many
Meet Shiba Shankar Jena, a Bhubaneswar tea seller who dedicates his New Year earnings and half of January income to help the underprivileged. Discover how his small stall makes a big difference in his community.
Indian Unions Protest Against Gig Worker Policies
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.
Karnataka Plans Rs 2,120 Cr Welfare Fund via Fuel Cess
Karnataka labour department targets Rs 2,120 crore welfare fund through fuel cess for health, accident benefits, education and death compensation. Learn how this impacts workers.
India's Labour Codes: Balancing Worker Welfare & Growth
India's new labour codes aim to transform workforce dynamics by simplifying compliance while expanding social security. The reforms promise to boost manufacturing and create equitable labour markets.
Kerala Govt Under Fire Over Labour Codes Draft
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.
Brain Dead Odisha Worker Saves 3 Lives via Organ Donation
Panchu Pradhan, a migrant worker from Ganjam declared brain dead in Surat, gives new life to three patients through organ donation. His family's noble decision brings hope amid tragedy.
New Labour Codes Transform Worker Protection in India
India's four new labour codes promise enhanced worker protection, simplified compliance, and universal social security. Discover how these reforms will reshape employment.
New Labour Code Adds ₹2-3 Cost Per Food Delivery Order
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.
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.
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