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.
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.
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!
Haryana Extends Gratuity Benefits to Pension Scheme Employees
Haryana government approves gratuity benefits for employees under the Unified Pension Scheme. This move ensures financial security for thousands of staff members. Read more about the policy details and its impact.
HC: Delayed Pension is Breach of Fundamental Rights
Punjab & Haryana High Court declares prolonged pension delays a fundamental rights violation, ordering immediate action. Read the full judgment and its implications for retirees.
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.
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.
Himachal CM: 5,356 retirees benefit from OPS, fiscal burden to rise
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the assembly that 5,356 retired employees are currently receiving the Old Pension Scheme, with the financial burden set to increase. The session also saw BJP walkouts over police action and bill passages
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.
Telangana HC Affirms Pension for Widow After 45-Year Union
Telangana High Court dismisses state's appeal, orders family pension for widow after 45-year cohabitation deemed a valid marriage. State failed to prove bigamy.
Meghalaya Pension Adalat Aims to Resolve Long-Delayed Cases
Meghalaya's Accountant General office held a Pension Adalat to tackle systemic delays. An online submission system for pension & GPF is under development. Read more.
No EPS-95 Pension Hike Soon Due to Fund Deficit
The Labour Ministry confirms the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) fund has an actuarial deficit, dashing hopes for a pension increase from Rs 1,000. Read the full details here.
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.
EPS-95 Retirees Seek PM Modi's Help for Higher Pensions
EPS-95 retirees urge PM Modi to intervene for higher pensions, accusing EPFO of non-implementation since 2004 despite court orders. Read their plea for justice.
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.
Anganwadi Workers Protest in Hubballi for Job Security, Benefits
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Naidu's Statewide Pension Drive: Ministers Deployed
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs ministers to lead pension distribution, highlighting India's largest DBT program. Learn about the coalition's welfare push.
Veterans Criticize Government Over OROP Scheme Flaws
Indian ex-servicemen condemn government's OROP implementation, citing pension disparities and calculation errors. Veterans demand immediate correction of anomalies affecting defense personnel.
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.
Karnataka's Domestic Workers Bill: What Changes
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
7 Lakh Elderly & Disabled Await Pensions in Odisha
More than 7 lakh elderly and persons with disabilities await pensions in Odisha. Minister Nityananda Gond reveals district-wise pendency data and government action plans.
7 Lakh Elderly & Disabled Await Pensions in Odisha
Over 7.11 lakh elderly and persons with disabilities await pensions under Odisha welfare schemes. Minister Nityananda Gond reveals district-wise pendency data and government clearance plans.
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.
Rajasthan Unions Protest Pension Funding Directive
Rajasthan employee unions oppose state govt's order requiring institutions to fund pensions independently. Massive protest planned in Jaipur on December 14. Read full details.
NPS to UPS Switch Deadline: Apply by Nov 30, 2025
Central government employees have until November 30, 2025 to switch from NPS to UPS pension scheme. Finance Ministry urges early application for better retirement benefits.
5000 Jaipur Sanitation Workers Begin Strike
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
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.
Italian Man Posed as Dead Mother for Pension Money
Italian police uncover shocking fraud where son allegedly impersonated his deceased mother for years to collect pension. The ruse ended when officials noticed something strange about the 'elderly woman'.
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