India's new labour codes aim to formalise the vast informal sector, offering social security. But do gig workers truly benefit? We analyse the gaps between legal recognition and real protection.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha exposes alleged systemic exploitation of gig workers after a Blinkit delivery agent earned just Rs 763 for nearly 15 hours of work. Calls for fair wages and social security.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha exposes harsh realities of India's gig economy after a Blinkit delivery executive earned only ₹762 for 28 deliveries. Read about the systemic exploitation and calls for fair wages.
MPPSC unveils its 2026 exam calendar, offering early clarity for aspirants. Key exams for State Services, Engineering, and Assistant Professor posts scheduled from Jan to Sept 2026. Plan your preparation now!
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
Delhi High Court asks authorities to consider round-the-clock traffic signals for late-night gig workers. Committee to review PIL plea within 2 months. Read for details.
Ahmedabad's SatLeo Labs uses satellite thermal data to map urban heat, aiding city planning and worker safety. Pilot in Tumakuru shows promise for emissions tracking and heat management.
Elon Musk demands EU abolition after $140 million fine on X, while claiming the platform is now the leading news source across all 27 member states. Read the full story.
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.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha raises the urgent need for a legal framework to protect India's gig workers, demanding fair pay, social security, and dignity. Read his full proposal.
PFRDA officials highlight NPS benefits for all, including gig workers. Learn about tax benefits, investment options, and how to secure a dignified post-retirement life. Start planning today!
AAP MP Raghav Chadha demands a ban on 10-minute delivery services and calls for urgent protection for gig workers facing speed pressure and harassment. Read the full story.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha condemns the pressure of instant delivery services on gig workers, calling for better working conditions and an end to 'cruel' 10-minute deadlines. Read more.
Trainzilla, India's first integrated business platform for fitness professionals, launches to streamline client management, payments, and branding. Discover how it empowers trainers.
Trainzilla launches as India's first comprehensive business platform for fitness trainers, offering tools for scheduling, payments, and client management. Discover how it empowers fitness professionals.
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.
Researchers at a CERAI event call for human-centric AI in India's gig economy, highlighting risks of algorithmic bias and the need for fair work practices. Learn more.
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.
Telangana govt seeks legal opinion as its Gig Workers Act's cess provision may clash with Central labour codes. Will the state law be revised? Read for details.
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.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
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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.
Meesho reveals Gen AI handles 61% consumer queries as it prepares for December 3 IPO with Rs 4,250 crore fresh issue. Discover the e-commerce platform's digital transformation.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
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.