A new survey reveals 74% of consumers support the government's push to remove 10-minute delivery promises. Most want quick delivery only for medicines and essentials, citing rider safety concerns.
A 26-year-old food delivery worker died in a hit-and-run accident near Sector 34-35 light point in Chandigarh early Tuesday. Police identified the vehicle as a BMW with Chandigarh registration.
India's quick commerce sector has transformed urban consumption with instant deliveries, but mounting financial losses and worker exploitation threaten its long-term survival.
India's Labour Ministry engages with quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto to reconsider ultra-fast delivery branding amid concerns over worker safety and welfare standards.
India's quick commerce platforms must remove ten-minute delivery promises after government intervention. The move follows pressure from gig workers over unsafe conditions.
A viral video shows a Zomato delivery agent consuming a customer's food after a doorstep delivery argument, igniting discussions on app-based worker pressures in India.
AAP leader Raghav Chadha supports the government's decision to scrap 10-minute delivery services, emphasizing the need for safety and dignity for gig economy workers in India.
Blinkit has stopped advertising its 10-minute delivery service following concerns raised by the Labour Ministry over gig worker safety and working conditions.
A Zepto delivery employee was allegedly restrained and assaulted by a showroom owner in Delhi's Kondli area after using perfume inside the store. The incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media.
A Swiggy delivery partner narrowly escaped death after falling from a moving train at Anantapur station. The viral video has ignited a debate on food delivery safety protocols during short train halts. Read the full story.
Raja Ali, a migrant worker from Goghat, was brutally assaulted and robbed in Odisha for speaking Bengali. He was forced to chant religious slogans and lost eight months' earnings. Read the shocking details.
In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
A viral video shows a Swiggy delivery partner's near-fatal fall from a moving train in Andhra Pradesh, igniting a fierce debate on gig worker safety and the perils of quick delivery demands. Read more.
A Swiggy delivery executive fell while exiting a moving train in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur. The incident, caught on video, has ignited a crucial debate on gig worker safety and systemic pressures.
A food delivery platform confirms its delivery executive is safe after a concerning incident. The company has reinforced safety training to prevent future risks. Read the full statement and details.
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
A BJP woman worker in Karnataka alleges she was stripped and assaulted by police during arrest in Hubballi. The incident sparks major political outrage. Read the full details.
A deep dive into how lack of formal jobs, poor finances, and a surplus of young workers are choking India's delivery agents. Discover the on-ground reality beyond the paper rules. Read more.
Recent strikes by delivery agents highlight a crucial economic truth: fair wages can fuel consumption and growth without harming the gig business model. Discover how India's Labour Codes hold the key.
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
Kochi residents face longer grocery delivery times as apps drop 10-minute promise after gig workers' strike for fair pay and safety. Discover the new reality.
A 34-year-old migrant worker from Bihar died after a car hit his motorcycle near Musiri. His colleague was injured. The reckless driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
Zomato reports a 10.9% rise in delivery partner earnings for FY25. Founder Deepinder Goyal champions the gig model's flexibility as a key benefit for India's workforce. Read the full analysis.
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.
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal reports record deliveries despite a nationwide gig worker strike. He defends 10-minute delivery as MP Raghav Chadha raises exploitation concerns. Read the full debate.
As over 1 lakh gig workers strike, CEOs Deepak Shenoy & Deepinder Goyal debate delivery economics, pay, and social security. Read the full analysis.
A heated debate erupts over gig workers' demand to ban 10-minute deliveries in India. Unions cite safety risks, while platforms argue for consumer choice. What's the future of quick commerce?
App-based delivery workers staged a New Year's Eve strike over low pay. Platforms countered with festive bonuses, causing delays. Read about the protest's impact and worker demands.
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?