Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
The recent gig workers' strike highlights the urgent need for policy reform in India's booming platform economy. Explore the clash between market efficiency and worker dignity. Read more.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
As India's gig economy expands, we examine who really profits: platforms or workers? Explore the debate on worker autonomy, financial benefits, and Karl Marx's perspective on labour.
Millions of Americans will see larger Social Security checks in 2026 due to a 2.8% COLA increase. Learn about the new payment dates, tax limits, and how much more you'll get.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
How much do Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners really earn? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture of incentives, waiting time, and net income. Explore the data behind the New Year's Eve strike.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Australia enforces a landmark social media ban for under-16s. Could India and other nations follow? Explore the global debate on child safety online and its potential impact.
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
Explore the legal standing of gig workers' unions in India, the impact of the New Year's Eve strike, and how proposed social security rules could change the game for 12.7 million platform workers.
Karnataka's new bill, championed by Labour Minister Santosh Lad, seeks to provide comprehensive livelihood support for destitute women workers, going beyond existing pension schemes. Read more.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha welcomes Centre's draft Social Security Rules for gig workers under new labour codes, calling it a move towards recognition and dignity. Details inside.
AAP leader Raghav Chadha welcomes Centre's draft social security rules for gig workers, calling it a step towards dignity. New rules promise ID, insurance, and a welfare fund.
Congress attacks Modi govt's proposed 90-day work rule for gig workers, calling it inadequate. Learn about the social security debate and what it means for India's platform workforce.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers criticizes Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal for failing to address key concerns of gig workers. Read the full story on the ongoing dispute.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends Blinkit's 10-minute model after NYE strike. Workers say shrinking payouts, not speed, force 12-hour shifts. Unions cite 'economic desperation'.
Telangana gig workers' union challenges Zomato's earnings claim, revealing net pay of just ₹81/hour after costs. No social security or paid leave. Read the full story.
As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.
India's Labour Ministry proposes a 90-day annual work threshold for gig workers to qualify for social security. Learn about the draft rules under the Social Security Code 2020.
India's Labour Ministry proposes new social security rules for gig workers, requiring 90 days of work for eligibility. Draft rules open for public consultation. A historic step or an exclusionary bar?
New Year's Eve strike by platform workers highlights the human cost of express deliveries. Explore the pressure, risks, and the urgent need for change in India's gig economy. Read more.
India's gig workers must work at least 90 days a year to qualify for social security benefits under new rules. Learn the full details and impact.
Centre's draft rules propose social security for gig workers, but eligibility requires 90-120 days of engagement. Stakeholders have 30-45 days to give feedback before April 1, 2026 rollout.
Draft rules propose gig workers must engage with a platform for 90 days in a year to get social security like insurance and pension. Read the key details.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal addresses the 10-minute delivery model during a nationwide gig workers' strike, stating 'no system is perfect' while defending platform work. Read his full explanation.