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.
South Korean shares retreated as investors awaited Samsung's Q4 earnings. Hyundai Motor hit a record high on humanoid robot plans. Get the latest market analysis.
Analysis of China's foreign policy shift as it stops publicly urging North Korean denuclearization. Experts cite US tensions & Pyongyang's nuclear resolve. Read key details.
South Korea mourns the loss of legendary actor Ahn Sung-ki, who passed away at 74 after a private battle with blood cancer. Remembered for his iconic roles and humility.
South Korean shares surged over 2% to a historic peak, led by chipmakers. Foreign investors were net buyers, while the won weakened against the dollar. Read the full market analysis.
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, escalating tensions just as South Korea's President heads to China for crucial talks on Pyongyang's nuclear programme and Taiwan. Read the full analysis.
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.
South Koreans can now read North Korea's Rodong Sinmun without prior approval, a symbolic policy shift under President Lee Jae Myung aimed at improving inter-Korean ties. Discover the details and mixed reactions.
North Korean youth are emulating Kim Jong Un's leather and faux fur look, creating a booming market for affordable replicas. Discover the surprising fashion shift inside the hermit kingdom. Read more.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 2026 New Year speech celebrated a military pact with Russia, involving troop deployments to Ukraine. Read the full analysis of the strategic shift.
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?
Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the Korean Cultural Centre India unveils 'Travelling Sketch: Beyond Us, Between Us', featuring 200+ artworks by Indian and Korean artists. Explore cultural exchange through travel-inspired art until Feb 28, 2026.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected new multiple rocket launchers, praising their destructive power. This show of force comes amid heightened regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
South Korea ends a decades-old ban, permitting public access to North Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper. This bold move sparks debate on propaganda risks and inter-Korean dialogue. Read the full analysis.
North Korea test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles overseen by Kim Jong Un. The drill, a response to US-South Korea military activity, highlights rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Read more.
North Korea announces successful test of long-range strategic cruise missiles, aiming to strengthen its nuclear deterrent capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
South Korean shares rose on Friday, led by Samsung Electronics hitting an all-time high. The KOSPI gained 0.75%, and the won strengthened. Read the full market analysis.
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.
North Korea reveals hull of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking progress in Kim Jong Un's weapons program. Kim calls South Korea's similar plans a security threat. Analysis suggests possible Russian tech aid.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervised a long-range missile test and a nuclear submarine project, criticising US and South Korean military moves as escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
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.
Amazon's security chief reveals how AI and human checks blocked over 1800 suspected North Korean operatives from remote tech jobs aimed at funding weapons programs. Learn the red flags.
Amazon uncovers a massive scheme involving over 1,800 North Koreans using fake identities to land remote IT jobs, exposing 'laptop farms' used to fund Pyongyang's programs. Read the full investigation.
Amazon's security chief reveals blocking over 1,800 North Koreans from remote IT jobs, part of a larger scheme to earn and launder funds for Pyongyang's regime. Learn about the cyber threat.