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.
DPIIT extends the public consultation deadline for its Generative AI & Copyright working paper by 30 days. Stakeholders now have until February 6, 2026, to submit feedback on the proposed framework.
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 replacement of MGNREGA without adequate worker consultation is criticized as an arbitrary exercise of state power, undermining due process. Read the full analysis.
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.
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
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?
Feeling chest tightness or unusual fatigue? Don't search symptoms online. This Talk Health Tuesday, learn 7 critical heart health red flags that require a doctor's check, not a Google search.
A PSA of 12.9 ng/ml is above normal. Dr Amit Saraf explains the causes, why you must see a urologist, and warns against self-medication. Read for crucial health advice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi consults top economists and experts for the 2026 Union Budget. The meeting aims to shape policies amid global challenges. Read more for details.
Mangaluru's pre-budget consultation saw dismal public participation. Citizens expressed frustration as past suggestions were ignored. Key issues like revenue collection and waste management were raised.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Mangaluru City Corporation invites citizens, RWAs, and NGOs to a public consultation on Monday to shape the 2026-27 budget. Share your voice!
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.
Doctors raise alarm as Q-commerce apps facilitate instant antibiotic delivery via third-party agency doctors, often for common colds. Experts warn of severe public health risks.
Women activists warn the proposed VB-G RAM G Act could limit guaranteed employment access for women, especially in rural areas. They demand wider public consultation to ensure inclusivity.
Discover why doctors now ask about marriage, housing, and food. Research shows screening for social determinants improves treatment, cuts costs, and saves lives. Learn the science.
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
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.
Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government for overworked, underpaid ASHA and Anganwadi workers in Rajya Sabha. Urges wage hikes, timely pay, and filling vacancies for India's development.
Govt data reveals over 25,000 Punjabis work in Gulf nations, facing exploitation like unpaid salaries & passport retention. Learn about the risks and official redressal mechanisms.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on comprehensive crypto rules, covering listings, insider trading, and consumer protection. Feedback deadline is February 12, 2026. Read the details.
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt slams 20 Democrat-led states suing to block Trump's H-1B visa crackdown, alleging systematic replacement of American workers. Read the full exposé.
New York Attorney General sues UPS for allegedly stealing $45 million from seasonal workers' wages. Lawsuit claims forced off-the-clock work and illegal pay deductions. Read the full story.
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.