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.
Coimbatore police detain three accused in the gang-rape of a college girl under the stringent Goondas Act. The accused, also suspects in a herder's murder, are now in judicial custody. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Kinathukadavu MLA S Dhamodharan demands halt to stray dog kennel construction at Coimbatore's Vellalore dumpyard, citing pollution and NGT orders. Read the full story.
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.
Coimbatore's NH-181 flyover, inaugurated by PM Modi, gets a ₹7.4 crore correction for a dangerous blind spot after consumer complaint. Land acquisition complete, work in 2 months.
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.
Baghpat district launches NIRA with UNICEF & Red Cross to provide reusable cotton pads, combating India's massive menstrual waste crisis. A sustainable step for health and environment.
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.
Karnataka's Anganwadi, ASHA, and Akshara Dasoha workers call off protest after Union ministers agree to fulfill most demands. Details on the breakthrough.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
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.
Inspired by the Indian women's team, girls in Coimbatore are flocking to cricket academies. Meet S Anusri, who travels 58km daily for training, and discover the surge changing the game's future.
Coimbatore's new 'Pink Patrol' initiative, with 7 women-led SUVs, has successfully rescued multiple women & girls in its first fortnight, operating 24/7. Learn how this safety drive is making a difference.
Coimbatore emerges as a top real estate destination in South India, with property values soaring to ₹18,000/sq ft. Driven by IT, defence corridor & infrastructure. Explore the key growth areas.
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.
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.
Coimbatore corporation sanitary workers collected SIR enumeration forms in Ramanathapuram, violating protocol. Officials warn this unauthorized activity worsens sanitation crisis. Read full investigation.
Shocking discovery in Coimbatore as newborn's body found with lower half missing. Police suspect stray dogs involved. Investigation underway to find those responsible.
CPI members and residents protest in Coimbatore demanding road repairs after repeated digging for utility work. Nearly 100 people participated, citing safety hazards.
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.