Delivery Workers Strike, Demand End to 10-Minute Service
Gig workers across India launch a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding the removal of the 10-minute delivery model and better pay. Read about their demands and the expected impact.
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Gig Workers Strike Nationwide Over Pay, Insurance Issues
Delivery workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Amazon are on a nationwide strike demanding better pay, insurance, and an end to 10-minute delivery. Read their demands.
Gig workers strike over 10-min delivery, pay cuts
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.
24-hour strike at PGI Chandigarh cripples hospital services
A 24-hour strike by 2000+ contract workers at PGI Chandigarh disrupted surgeries, sanitation & catering. Workers protest unpaid arrears. Details on impact & warnings of indefinite hunger strike.
PGI Chandigarh workers' protest escalates to hunger strike
After 46 days of peaceful protest, 4,500 PGI contract workers in Chandigarh will begin a 24-hour mass hunger strike demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid wages and revised DA. Read about their core demands and the deadlock.
Gig workers to strike on NYE, demand ban on 10-min delivery
Gig economy workers across India plan a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery services. This follows a similar protest on December 25 that disrupted services in Delhi-NCR.
Polio Workers in Pakistan Protest Against New Hiring Rules
Polio eradication staff in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa oppose a new recruitment policy, demanding fair access to jobs and threatening protests. Learn about the conflict impacting public health efforts.
500+ Held as Chennai Sanitation Workers Stage Flash Protests
Chennai police detained over 500 sanitation workers after coordinated flash protests caused major traffic disruptions in Parry's Corner and Broadway. Workers demand permanent jobs and oppose privatisation.
70+ Sanitation Workers Protest Job Loss in Fatehabad
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Maharashtra Food Delivery Hit by Gig Workers' Strike
A one-day strike by over 60,000 food delivery riders in Maharashtra disrupted services on Christmas. Workers protested against low pay and safety issues. Read the full story.
Food delivery workers strike in Maharashtra for fair wages
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.
Gig Workers Strike Dec 25, 31 for Fair Pay and Safety
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.
Delivery Workers Strike on Christmas, New Year's Eve 2025
Delivery and gig workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, and others announce a nationwide strike on December 25 and 31, 2025. They demand fair pay, safety, and an end to the 10-minute delivery model. Read their full demands.
Maharashtra Gig Workers Strike Dec 25 for Fair Wages
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.
Joel Embiid's $500M Career Earnings & 76ers' Salary Cap
How Joel Embiid evolved from Sam Hinkie's 'Process' to a $500M superstar, reshaping the Philadelphia 76ers' future and salary cap. Explore his contract details and impact.
Hyderabad Govt Uncovers Massive Salary Fraud in Payroll Clean-Up
A Hyderabad government payroll audit uncovers nearly 7,000 suspicious contract workers, revealing fake identities and collusion. The suspected fraud could run into thousands of crores. Read the full investigation details.
Madurai Workers Protest Labour Laws, Cite Corporate Bias
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
FedEx Hires 500 Foreign Workers After $2.24B US Contract
FedEx faces scrutiny as H-1B visa hires surge to 500 after a $2.24 billion US government contract, while hundreds of American jobs are cut across multiple states. Read the full story.
BUMA Wins AU$740M Whitehaven Coal Contract Extension at Blackwater
BUMA Australia lands a major AU$740 million contract extension with Whitehaven Coal for operations at the Blackwater mine, securing work through 2030. A significant boost for the mining services sector.
PGI Chandigarh Workers Hunger Strike Over Rs 90 Cr Dues
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
Nikola Jokic's $270M Contract & Record Earnings Details
Explore the details of Nikola Jokic's massive $270 million supermax contract with the Denver Nuggets, his total earnings exceeding $400 million, and how he became one of the NBA's highest-paid players.
PGI contract workers' indefinite hunger strike enters 4th day
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
Mangaluru MLA Threatens Protest for MCC Contract Workers
Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath warns of joining protests if the government fails to address the grievances of contract workers in MCC, demanding permanent status and job security.
MP Durai Vaiko Seeks Implementation of HC Order for BHEL Workers
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, urging action on a Madras HC order to regularise over 1,000 contract workers at BHEL Trichy. The long-pending issue seeks justice for workers.
Tamil Nadu Nurses Continue Protest for Job Regularization
Over 1,500 contract nurses in Tamil Nadu continue their protest, demanding permanent government jobs and better pay. The strike enters a critical phase as talks with the health department stall.
Nagpur Plant Blast: 2 Workers Dead, Survivors Speak
Two young contract labourers from Bihar died in a tank blast at Avaada's Nagpur plant. Survivors in Dudha village recount the horror, alleging safety lapses. Read their heartbreaking stories.
Jharkhand Gig Workers Welfare Bill Gets Governor's Nod
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.
Luka Doncic's $165M Lakers Contract Extension Details
Luka Doncic inks a massive 3-year, $165M max contract with LA Lakers. Details on his salary, future $417M potential deal, and impact on the 2025-26 NBA season revealed. Read more!
Waste Transport Workers' 'Belagavi Chalo' on Dec 17
Over 500 waste transport workers in Karnataka will march to Belagavi Suvarna Soudha on December 17, demanding permanent employment, equal pay, and better working conditions. Read their full list of demands.
Subros wins ₹52.18 cr Railways HVAC maintenance contract
Subros lands a major ₹52.18 crore AMC order from Indian Railways for cab HVAC units, boosting its FY25 railway segment order book to ₹86.35 crore. Details inside.
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