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.
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.
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.
Russia claims Ukraine launched 91 missiles towards President Putin's residence. Moscow says air defences intercepted all projectiles. Read the full details of the escalating accusations.
A major facility in Venezuela was hit in a drone strike reportedly carried out by the CIA. The attack raises tensions amid US sanctions. Read the full report.
Farmers in Ludhiana, Punjab, are gearing up for a complete district-level strike on January 16 to protest unmet demands. Read about their plans and the expected impact.
Former US President Donald Trump alleges Iran is using new sites to rebuild its missile programme, warning of 'stronger consequences'. Get the full story on the escalating tensions.
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.
China releases footage of a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launch, showcasing advanced 'carrier-killer' capabilities. Analysts see it as a direct warning to Western navies in the Pacific. Read the full analysis.
Doctors in Odisha continue their one-hour OPD strike, impacting patients across state hospitals. The state forms a committee to address demands for pay parity and DACP. Read more.
U.S. Tomahawk missiles hit northern Nigeria on Christmas night. Reports of misfires, unclear targets, and local damage raise serious questions. What really happened? Read the full investigation.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister confirms Indian strikes on Nur Khan air base in May, revealing damage to installations and injuries. Get the full details on this significant cross-border incident.
The Jactto-Geo strike in Tamil Nadu from January 6 threatens revision classes for board exams. Teachers demand pension scheme rollback, pay parity, and filled vacancies. School heads express concern over student impact.
Chennai schools reopening post-holidays face revision class disruptions due to Jactto-Geo strike demanding pension scheme changes & pay parity. Key dates & demands inside.
A massive overnight Russian drone and missile barrage has left a third of Kyiv without heating. Ukrainian minister condemns the brutal attack on civilian infrastructure. Read the latest updates.
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 31 and injuring 150, just before a key meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
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.
North Korea's new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, capable of ballistic missile strikes, marks a dangerous escalation in deterrence. Experts warn it heightens Indo-Pacific security risks. Read the full analysis.
Tragedy strikes as six bodies are retrieved from a Chitradurga accident. In a separate development, delivery workers announce a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31. Get the latest updates here.
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.
Private bus operators in Rajasthan announce a one-day strike on December 31. The protest targets the transport department's action against luggage carriers. Read more about the escalating conflict.
India successfully tested the 3,500-km range K-4 ballistic missile from SSBN INS Arighaat, a key step for its nuclear triad. Analysis of the test's parameters is underway.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the test-firing of a new long-range missile, state media KCNA announced. This move escalates regional tensions and challenges global non-proliferation efforts. Read the full report.
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.
Russia escalates war with hypersonic missile strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, claiming new gains in east. Zelensky says talks with US strengthen Kyiv's position. Read the latest developments.
British comedian Russell Brand now faces two additional criminal charges of rape and sexual assault, bringing the total number of complainants to six. He will appear in court on January 20.
India successfully conducts user trials of the Akash-Next Generation air defence missile system, marking a major leap in indigenous defence technology. Read more about this strategic achievement.
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed three people, including a young child, and injured others. President Zelenskyy condemns the attack. Read the full report.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
India is close to signing major defense export deals worth over Rs 4,000 crore to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, boosting its strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific. Read more.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Odesa port killed 8 and wounded dozens. Rescue operations continue amid rising tensions. Read the full report.