Gig workers face job crisis after festive season hiring
E-commerce and logistics companies hired record gig workers for festive season 2025. Now, thousands face unemployment as contracts end in December. Read about the looming crisis.
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India Skills Report 2026: Employability Hits 56.35%
India's employability surges to 56.35%, positioning it as a global talent powerhouse. Driven by AI, gig work, and digital skills, the future is here. Discover the key trends!
India festive hiring up 17%, gig jobs surge 25%
India's festive season hiring rises 17% with gig roles surging 25% according to Adecco India report. Discover how temporary jobs are reshaping employment trends.
Delhi Hospital Workers Protest for Permanent Jobs & Benefits
Contractual employees at Delhi's LNJP Hospital stage protest demanding regularization, daily allowance, and merger benefits. Healthcare workers fight for job security amid growing tensions.
Handmaid's Tale Protesters Flood D.C. in Anti-Trump March
In a stunning visual spectacle, Washington D.C. streets transformed into a sea of red cloaks and white bonnets as thousands of protesters channeled 'The Handmaid's Tale' to voice their opposition to Trump administration policies on women's rights and civi
18 Thai Workers Arrested in Israel for Illegal Employment
Eighteen Thai nationals face deportation from Israel after being arrested for working illegally. The incident highlights growing concerns about migrant worker exploitation and visa violations.
NHM Strike Cripples Dibrugarh Healthcare: Day 2
Essential healthcare services in Dibrugarh face complete disruption as National Health Mission workers continue their strike for second day, demanding regular employment and better wages.
Punjab Councillors Lock MC Office in Protest
Seven elected councillors in Bathinda locked the Municipal Corporation office entrance, protesting against alleged corruption and administrative negligence in Punjab's civic body.
Jharkhand workers stranded in Tunisia returning home
After months of uncertainty, migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in Tunisia are set to return home starting November 4. Read about their ordeal and the government's rescue efforts.
Stalin counters PM Modi's migrant worker allegations
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin challenges PM Modi's remarks about DMK harassing migrant workers from Bihar, questioning if the PM would make similar statements while visiting the southern state.
Bengaluru Garment Workers' Health Crisis Exposed
A groundbreaking study exposes severe health and nutritional gaps among Bengaluru's garment workers, revealing alarming rates of anemia, poor diet, and challenging workplace conditions affecting thousands of women in India's fashion capital.
Bengaluru Garment Workers Demand Free Lunch & Better Facilities
Thousands of Bengaluru garment factory workers demand free nutritious meals, improved facilities, and timely wage payments in major protest movement.
Jharkhand Workers Stranded in Tunisia: No Food or Money
Exclusive: Jharkhand government races against time to rescue 22 migrant workers trapped in Tunisia without food or money. Shocking details emerge about their desperate situation.
Assam tea workers protest land transfer to oil company
Hundreds of tea plantation workers in Assam's Dibrugarh district stage massive protest against handing over 57 bighas of tea garden land to Oil India Limited, fearing livelihood loss and environmental damage.
Kerala ASHA Workers Call Off Strike After Govt Deal
After prolonged protests, Kerala's ASHA workers have reached a landmark agreement with the state government, securing better wages and benefits. The breakthrough comes as a relief to the state's rural healthcare system.
Contractual Power Employees Hold Mass Protest in Ludhiana
Contractual electricity employees in Ludhiana staged a massive protest march, demanding permanent jobs and better working conditions. The demonstration saw hundreds of workers raising slogans against PSPCL management.
Telangana HC Orders Regularisation of 10+ Year Contract Workers
In a significant judgment, Telangana High Court orders state government to regularize contract employees with over 10 years of service, setting precedent for workers' rights across India.
Blinkit Worker's Viral Post: ₹60 Delivery Reality Exposed
A delivery partner's emotional revelation about earning mere ₹60 per delivery while risking life in Delhi's extreme weather sparks nationwide debate about quick commerce exploitation.
Karnataka Gig Workers Act: Rules Finalized, Cess Pending
Karnataka Labour Department finalizes groundbreaking legislation for gig workers with welfare board, database registration, and social security benefits - cess quantum remains the final hurdle.
Karnataka Gig Workers Act: Rules Soon, CESS Undecided
Karnataka is set to implement groundbreaking legislation for gig workers with new rules expected soon, though the crucial CESS amount remains undecided. Learn how this will impact platform workers across the state.
Delhi Health Workers Unpaid for Months: Official Apathy
Contractual employees at Delhi's State Health Mission face months of unpaid salaries while authorities remain silent. Discover the human cost of administrative apathy.
Mizoram Honors Grassroots Health Workers in Lunglei
Grassroots health workers in Mizoram receive recognition for their tireless service during a special event in Lunglei district, highlighting their crucial role in community healthcare.
Saudi Ends Kafala System: Big Win for Indian Workers
Saudi Arabia abolishes controversial Kafala sponsorship system, granting unprecedented rights to migrant workers. Discover how this landmark reform benefits over 1.34 crore foreign workers, including millions of Indians.
Toll Workers Open Gates in Diwali Bonus Protest
In a dramatic protest over inadequate Diwali bonuses, toll plaza workers across multiple locations opened barriers, allowing thousands of vehicles to pass without payment and causing massive traffic disruptions.
Assam's Dim Diwali: Protest for Zubeen Garg
A sombre Diwali enveloped Assam as thousands postponed celebrations, demanding justice for singer Zubeen Garg after controversial remarks by a government official. The cultural protest highlights the deep connection between artists and public sentiment in
Chamba DC Honors 100 Sanitation Warriors
Deputy Commissioner DC Rana leads special recognition event for frontline sanitation workers in Chamba, celebrating their dedication to public health and cleanliness.
India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Abused, Silenced
Behind the promise of flexible work lies a harsh reality of scams, verbal abuse, and algorithmic punishment that India's gig workers face daily but cannot speak about openly.
Karnataka's Domestic Workers Bill: Minimum Wage, Social Security
Karnataka government unveils groundbreaking draft bill to protect domestic workers with minimum wage guarantees, social security benefits, and formal employment rights. Public feedback invited until December 18.
India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Shamed & Silenced
Exclusive investigation reveals how delivery executives and cab drivers across India face systematic exploitation, verbal abuse, and financial scams while platform companies look the other way.
ASHA workers protest stubble burning duty in Faridkot
ASHA workers in Faridkot revolt against hazardous stubble burning monitoring duties, citing severe health consequences and inadequate compensation of just ₹2,000 monthly.
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