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.
The All India Agricultural Workers Union urges members to attend special gram sabhas, reject the VB GRAMG Act 2025, and demand MGNREGA's restoration. Protests planned for Dec 29.
Google's parent Alphabet acquires clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to secure electricity for AI growth. CEO Sundar Pichai warns energy is the biggest threat to AI progress. Read more.
San Francisco officials demand probe after Waymo's driverless cars blocked traffic during a major power outage, raising emergency response concerns. Read the full story.
Alphabet, Google's parent, acquires Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to secure energy for its AI infrastructure. The deal aims to solve the power bottleneck in generative AI development. Read more.
Google's parent company Alphabet acquires clean energy firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to meet surging AI data centre power demands. Deal to close by 2026.
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.
A Telangana union study exposes harsh realities for Hyderabad's app workers: arbitrary penalties, no grievance systems, and zero social security. Read the full report and demands.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led UAE leaders in the March of Union, a grand parade marking the 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day). The event celebrated national unity and heritage.
Telangana gig workers union demands urgent action from minister G Vivek over falling payouts, arbitrary account blocking, and safety issues at logistics platform Porter. Read their key demands.
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.
Starbucks agrees to a $35 million payout to over 15,000 New York City workers for unfair scheduling practices. The settlement adds fuel to the ongoing union-led strike demanding stable hours and better staffing. Read the full story.
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.
Global markets gear up for December with Alphabet's AI surge, Japan's stimulus jitters, and OPEC's output hold. Key insights on stocks, bonds, and oil prices for investors.
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
Pakistan's delegation reportedly exited the Oxford Union debate against India before it began. Discover the dramatic details and diplomatic implications of this unexpected move.
Mandi Drivers Union threatens action against HRTC's new directives affecting driver employment. Union demands policy changes to protect driver rights and livelihoods in Himachal Pradesh.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin's net worth fell by $2.5 billion, causing him to lose his spot as the world's third-richest person to Oracle's Larry Ellison. Discover the AI-driven market forces behind this shift.
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin leapfrog rivals in wealth rankings as Alphabet's AI boom drives stock surge. Page now second-richest globally with $264.9 billion fortune.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin surges to become world's third-richest person as Alphabet's AI momentum with Gemini 3 and TPU chips drives stock rally. Read the full analysis.
Kerala government faces criticism after draft aligning with Centre's labour codes surfaces. Learn about the universal social security for gig workers and pending reforms.
Google co-founder Larry Page dethrones Oracle's Larry Ellison to become world's second-wealthiest person with $267.5 billion net worth as Alphabet shares hit record highs amid AI chip deals.
Alphabet's stock surged 2.6% to $327, fueled by AI optimism and a potential cloud chip deal with Meta. Expert analysis points to a $345 target. Read for key investment insights.
Google's Gemini 3 AI outperforms rivals using custom chips, threatening Nvidia's $4.35 trillion market value. Stock market reacts as AI trade faces disruption.
Alphabet stock gained 70% since Barron's recommendation. Despite record highs, analysts say hold this AI winner for more growth. Discover why.
Karnataka's new domestic workers' legislation faces criticism for missing voices and weak compliance mechanisms. Learn how this impacts workers' rights and what needs improvement.
Millie Bobby Brown's cryptic Yas Island advertisement creates global mystery. Discover how Abu Dhabi's tourism campaign became an internet sensation overnight.
US stock markets showed mixed trends as investors await key earnings from Nvidia and major retailers. Alphabet surged 5.2% after Berkshire Hathaway investment. Read more for market insights.
Over 1,000 Starbucks workers strike in US during Red Cup Day. Zohran Mamdani supports boycott. Demands include fair wages, better conditions amid union negotiations.