Bengaluru's civic body appeals to citizens, NGOs, and Resident Welfare Associations to adopt community dogs. The initiative aims to manage the city's stray population humanely. Step forward and make a difference.
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.
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.
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.
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts call for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts argue for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
A new US bill, the 'No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act', proposes ending federal benefits for all non-citizens. Learn about the political divide and potential impact.
A new BCG report reveals India's welfare leakage reduced by 13% due to Aadhaar and digital payments. Discover how tech is transforming public fund delivery.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized knowledge as the most powerful tool for India to achieve PM Modi's mission of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the world's third-largest economy.
A CAG audit reveals poor registration, safety lapses, and massive fund under-utilisation for Maharashtra's construction workers from 2017-22. Read the key findings and official response.
The UAE's innovative circular economy policies are creating new pathways for sustainable growth, aiming to generate $2 billion in savings by 2030. Discover how the nation is leading the green transition.
Omprakash Rai, the new Dean of Students' Welfare at Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, outlines his vision for holistic student development, discipline, and grievance redressal. Read about his priorities and student expectations.
A 25-year-old food delivery rider in China saved 1.12 million yuan (₹1.3 crore) in five years through extreme discipline. Read his inspiring story of debt repayment and future business plans.
Zhang Xueqiang, a 25-year-old food delivery worker in China, saved 1.12 million yuan (₹1.3 crore) in five years by working gruelling 13-hour shifts, seven days a week. Discover his incredible journey from debt to financial freedom.
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.
India's food delivery sector added 290,000 jobs, but experts warn of long hours and low pay. New social security rules may offer a safety net for gig workers. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves unveils a tax-raising 2025 budget, scrapping the two-child welfare cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Key measures include new taxes on property and electric vehicles.
India's newly notified labour codes could transform the workforce and boost economic growth, but implementation challenges and infrastructure readiness remain crucial for success.
India's 7.7 million gig workers finally receive formal social security benefits including insurance, pensions, and accident coverage through new government initiatives.