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.
Ashwini Khairnar, a civil engineer, quit her corporate career to organise workers in Pune slums. Now, she's contesting municipal elections as an independent candidate from Ward 39, challenging money power with grassroots work. Read her inspiring journey.
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.
ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh launch Budget Bharat Yatra 2026, a month-long multi-city initiative to gather budget expectations from India's heartland. Discover how it aims to shape policy.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
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.
Inspired by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty's historic success, badminton doubles entries in India have skyrocketed by up to 70%. Discover how champions are reshaping the sport's grassroots landscape nationwide.
Maharashtra's new VBG Ram G Act empowers villagers to decide local development works. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announces the landmark legislation for grassroots governance.
Forest communities in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve pledge to protect habitats and curb fires to revive the endangered wild buffalo population. A unique conservation model emerges.
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.
Nagpur's civic poll race heats up as denied BJP aspirants take to social media, accusing leaders of dynastic politics and sidelining loyal grassroots workers. Read about the growing dissent.
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.
Amit Shah directs BJP leaders in West Bengal to intensify grassroots outreach, spend 4 days weekly in constituencies, and hold 5 street-corner meetings daily ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.
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?
PM Narendra Modi highlighted grassroots innovators from Manipur in his last Mann Ki Baat of 2025, praising solar energy, handicraft, and floriculture initiatives driving change. Read their inspiring stories.
Gautam Adani highlights how affordable smartphones and low-cost data triggered a massive economic surge at India's grassroots, transforming digital inclusion and entrepreneurship.
Rashtriya Lok Dal asks district units to shortlist candidates for crucial 2025 panchayat polls, signaling assertive stance ahead of BJP alliance talks. Read full analysis.
A blueprint for India's sporting future: bridging the gap between potential and performance. Discover the roadmap for Olympic success and grassroots development.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
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.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan outlines a master plan for sports in Sambalpur, including a modern stadium, grassroots talent hunt, and India's ambition to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read more.
PM Modi outlines a new sports ecosystem prioritizing skill over influence, aiming for youth to shine at 2036 Olympics. Read about India's ambitious sporting future.
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.
Lucknow celebrated grassroots sports as the Inter-School and Inter-Club Football Championship finals concluded at Jai Jagat Park. The event, part of Sansad Khel Mahotsav, paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Stella Maris and Techtro FC emerged
Test Twenty's new Coach Equity Programme aims to empower 5000+ grassroots cricket coaches in India with free training and resources. Discover how this initiative transforms local cricket.
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.
Hockey legend Ashok Kumar laments shift from artistic, wrist-based play to costly power hockey. He urges government to build astroturfs in every district to revive grassroots. Read his full vision.
Delhi Capitals CEO Sunil Gupta hails the DC School Cup 2025 final, where students got a taste of IPL-like atmosphere. Read about this unique grassroots cricket initiative.