Hyderabad Gig Workers Lack Protection, Union Study Reveals
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.
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.
BJP National President JP Nadda visits Shimla Dec 12-13 to lay the foundation stone for the party's expansive new state headquarters. He will also address a major public rally. Details inside.
Twelve labourers from Pilibhit, UP, are stranded and facing torture in Kyrgyzstan after being sent by local agents. Families plead for rescue as administration investigates. Read their harrowing ordeal.
Twelve migrant labourers from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, are stranded in Kyrgyzstan. The district administration has sent a detailed report to the UP Home Department for urgent intervention. Read more.
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.
Rebel BJP leaders in Karnataka met with central leadership, urging a one-year extension for state chief B Y Vijayendra. Get the latest political developments.
BJP announces a massive outreach with 13,000 meetings across West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state elections, focusing on development and booth-level clusters. Read more.
Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar urges the state government to provide financial relief to Anganwadi and mid-day meal workers. Learn about the demands and the ongoing struggle.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath instructs BJP workers to ensure a clean voter list via Special Intensive Revision. Assistance camps & door-to-door visits planned. Read more.
Karnataka's Anganwadi, ASHA, and Akshara Dasoha workers call off protest after Union ministers agree to fulfill most demands. Details on the breakthrough.
A series of high-level BJP meetings has ignited speculation about the election of the party's Uttar Pradesh president. Get the latest details on the political manoeuvring.
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.
Rajasthan BJP launches a formal grievance mechanism for party workers at its state HQ in Jaipur. The move aims to address internal issues before upcoming urban and rural body elections. Read more.
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.
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
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27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
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.
Rajasthan BJP forms a new 34-member state executive, marking a significant leadership revamp with only one member retained. Explore the key inclusions, omissions, and internal reactions.
With only 14 district unit chiefs left to be appointed, BJP prepares to announce new Uttar Pradesh president. Party considering OBC or SC face after Bihar victory for 2027 Assembly polls.
Nine Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal detained by Odisha police for verification of Bangladeshi links despite having valid ID documents. Bhadrak SP confirms investigation ongoing.
Donald Trump declares support for foreign workers, acknowledging MAGA won't like it. The policy shift aims to address US labor shortages in chip manufacturing. Read the full analysis.
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.
Jaipur sanitation workers suspended their 4-day hunger strike due to health concerns but announced complete work boycott starting Tuesday. Read about their demands and protest escalation.
In Delhi's Karawal Nagar, women crack almonds in hazardous conditions, earning barely ₹3/kg. Despite a 2024 protest, their plight continues. Discover their untold story.
Sajad Lone accuses BJP of communalizing medical education after party MLA seeks reservations for Hindus in medical colleges. Read the full controversy details.
India's new labour codes bring timely wages, equal pay, health checkups and social security for gig workers. Learn how these reforms impact employees and employers across sectors.