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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections face turmoil as 100+ rebel candidates, including ex-corporators, challenge official nominees. BJP's 120-seat target and Congress's 'Mission 100' at risk. Read the full ground report.
Meet India's 'Rebel Grannies' – women in their 70s and 80s who are lifting weights, founding tech startups, and backpacking the globe. They're redefining ageing with full-bodied, spirited lives.
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.
Mumbai BJP suspends 26 leaders, including rebel candidates, for anti-party activities ahead of the 2026 BMC elections. Key details on the disciplinary action inside.
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?
Mumbai BJP suspends 26 office bearers, including rebel candidates, for six years for anti-party activities during BMC elections. Key details inside.
Internal dissent erupts publicly in Chandrapur BJP as rebel workers gatecrash two campaign meetings addressed by senior leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Police intervene. Read the full report.
With Nagpur voting on January 15, civic elections enter a chaotic phase. Shiv Sena UBT rebels campaign with official candidates, while BJP & Congress rebels unite, signaling a collapse of party discipline. Read more.
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.
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.
BJP suspends 22 rebel politicians in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for contesting against party candidates. Party rules out any post-poll alliance with them. Read the full story.
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.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections go 'unreachable' to avoid withdrawal pressure. 543 candidates remain after 274 withdrawals. Key details inside.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur go 'unreachable' to avoid party pressure. 543 remain for 81 wards after 274 withdrawals. BJP claims success in Solapur. Get the full story on the municipal election dynamics.
Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule hints at imminent Zilla Parishad polls for 12 districts. Amid BJP cadre revolt over tickets, the Mahayuti alliance aims for unity in upcoming elections. Read more.
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.
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.
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?
2025 saw major Indian digital creators like Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, Kunal Kamra & The Rebel Kid embroiled in legal cases & public outrage. Explore the details and fallout. Read more.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
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.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Six guest workers, including a minor, from Bihar arrested for murdering a 23-year-old co-worker in Coimbatore. Details on the drunken brawl and police action inside.
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
As GRAP-IV halts all construction in Delhi-NCR, daily-wage workers face unemployment and mounting debt. Read about their struggle and the gaps in welfare support.