Odia Workers Stranded in Uzbekistan Over Unpaid Wages
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.
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.
Odisha Crime Branch issues notice seeking evidence against ex-IAS VK Pandian for alleged extra-constitutional authority during Naveen Patnaik's tenure. Key political reactions emerge.
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.
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?
Odisha government prohibits New Year festivities in all state offices, drawing criticism from BJD and Congress. BJP defends the move as a curb on lavish parties. Details inside.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Amid speculation of ex-IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan joining BJD, former MLA Pravat Biswal suggests a Rajya Sabha role, citing her administrative expertise as a key asset for the party's future.
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.
Senior BJD leader Bhupinder Singh warns of a potential party split if discussions on new leadership gain traction, amid buzz about Sujata Kartikeyan Pandian's entry. Read the full story.
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.
Drone footage of 8,000+ candidates for 187 Homeguard posts in Sambalpur goes viral, igniting political row over unemployment in Odisha. BJD attacks BJP, BJP defends recruitment drive.
Opposition BJD demands stronger safety measures after a surge in sexual violence cases in Bhubaneswar. The party submitted a memorandum to police highlighting recent gang rapes.
BJD workers from Hinjili met Naveen Patnaik, citing halted pensions, ration issues, and hospital staff shortages. The BJP calls the claims baseless. Read more on the political row.
A gathering of over 50 politicians, mostly former BJD MLAs, at a Bhubaneswar farmhouse triggers speculation about new political alignments in Odisha. Key figures dismiss political motives.
Facing strong public disapproval, Odisha's BJD and BJP MLAs urge CM Majhi to roll back the 200% salary hike passed just 10 days ago. Get the full story on this political U-turn.
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.
Odisha Assembly proceedings disrupted as BJD, Congress MLAs stage silent protest after BJP MLA Santosh Khatua's controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi. Speaker expunges comments.
BJP MLA Santosh Khatua's controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi in the Odisha Assembly triggered a silent protest by BJD and Congress MLAs, disrupting proceedings. Read the full story.
Karnataka's Anganwadi, ASHA, and Akshara Dasoha workers call off protest after Union ministers agree to fulfill most demands. Details on the breakthrough.
Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
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.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered 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 government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.