How much do Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners really earn? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture of incentives, waiting time, and net income. Explore the data behind the New Year's Eve strike.
Amazon Pay introduces Fixed Deposits starting from ₹1,000. Partnering with 7 banks & NBFCs, it offers up to 8% p.a. interest, with extra benefits for seniors & women. Start investing now!
Thenmala police arrest three men for stealing a CCTV camera from an Idamon house to avoid identification. The accused, delivery agents, targeted homes with women. Read the full story.
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.
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.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends 2025 gig worker strike, criticises platforms for 'miscreants' label. He calls for dignity, fair pay, and slams coordinated criticism. Read the full debate.
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.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee spar on X over delivery partner earnings. Goyal promises a 'fact sheet' amid growing scrutiny of India's gig economy. Read the full debate.
The 36th Vijayawada Book Festival kicks off Jan 2-11 at IGMC Stadium with 280 stalls. Inaugurated by Justice Pamidighantam Narasimha, it features launches, governor visits, and cultural programs. Explore the literary extravaganza!
Over 1 lakh delivery agents strike nationwide on New Year's Eve 2025, demanding fair wages, transparency, and a ban on exploitative 10-minute delivery models. The action targets Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Amazon.
Gig workers' unions demand removal of 10-minute delivery and old payout restoration. Nationwide strike on Dec 31 after 40,000 protested on Dec 25, causing major delays.
Delivery services in Delhi-NCR face New Year's Eve disruptions as gig workers strike for transparent pay and a ban on 10-minute delivery models. Over 1.5 lakh expected to join.
Telangana High Court orders state to double ex-chairman's salary retroactively, slamming it as a 'parsimonious employer'. Dr R Hampaiah to get revised pay from 2009-2015. Read the full story.
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opens Jan 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam. Explore the 'Indian Military History' theme, 3000+ stalls, free eBooks & Qatar as Guest of Honour. Free entry!
OpenAI declined a tech professional's viral CEO pitch that proposed replacing executives with AI agents. The company admired his boldness but found the proposals legally disruptive.
Guwahati's Khanapara Book Fair sees record sales over Rs 2 crore. Children's literature and books on Zubeen Garg drive unprecedented footfall. Discover the cultural highlight of Assam.
Ranchi's National Book Fair sees a surge in books on Jharkhand's tribal heritage, history, and youth-focused mental health literature. Open until Feb 4. Explore now!
The GCAA's aviation career fair at Dubai's Etihad Museum connects job seekers with top employers like Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad for roles in cabin crew, piloting, and engineering. Learn how to prepare and seize this unique opportunity.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission. While salary hikes are expected from 2026, the commission's recommendations are pending. Get all key facts and expert insights here.
Central government employees and pensioners to see major salary revision from Jan 1, 2026. Check how much pay could increase for Level 1 to Level 18 officers based on fitment factor.
Due to massive public response, Patna's Saras Mela at Gandhi Maidan is extended till January 4. Sales have soared past ₹22.75 crore with over 10 lakh visitors. Explore unique handicrafts and regional flavours!
As Patna shivers, quick-commerce delivery workers endure freezing nights, declining orders, and safety risks for meagre earnings. Discover their untold struggle. Read more.
Kochi's Motor Vehicles Department takes action against online delivery firms for flouting road safety norms in their rush for 10-minute deliveries. Officials cite reckless driving and accidents. Read more.
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference. Learn how the fitment factor, projected between 1.83-2.57, will shape salaries for 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
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.
India makes its debut with a national pavilion at the TradeChina Fair in Yiwu. The Toy Association of India leads 20 exhibitors, showcasing diverse products to boost global exports.
BCCI announces a significant pay hike for domestic women cricketers and match officials. Senior players to earn Rs 50,000 per day. Read more about this landmark decision.
BharatPe partners with Yes Bank to launch 'Pay Later with BharatPe', an instant credit-on-UPI solution for merchants. This BNPL product aims to empower small businesses and ease consumer daily expenses. #Fintech #UPI #India