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.
Meet Veena Devi, a 52-year-old with 50% paralysis who works as a Zepto delivery agent. Her story, shared by Mallika Arora, is a powerful lesson in resilience. Read her inspiring message.
India's consumer watchdog CCPA fines quick commerce giant Zepto ₹700,000 for using dark patterns like drip pricing and basket sneaking, violating consumer protection laws. Read the full details.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha demands a ban on 10-minute delivery services and calls for urgent protection for gig workers facing speed pressure and harassment. Read the full story.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha condemns the pressure of instant delivery services on gig workers, calling for better working conditions and an end to 'cruel' 10-minute deadlines. Read more.
Two Zepto delivery executives in Noida rescued a 4-year-old girl and her 2.5-year-old brother from a 10-foot-deep drain after their stepfather allegedly threw them in. The stepfather has been arrested for attempted murder.
Swiggy Instamart and Zepto are selling select beauty products for ₹1. Discover the high-margin strategy behind this quick commerce war and what it means for India's $24 billion beauty market.
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.
A 25-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl inside a moving taxi during a massive traffic jam on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway. Read this incredible story of courage and humanity.
Amazon accelerates its quick commerce push in India, planning to open two new micro-fulfillment stores daily to reach 300 by December end. The move intensifies competition with Flipkart, Blinkit, and Zepto.
Amazon India ramps up its 10-minute delivery network, opening two new micro-fulfilment centres daily. This comes as rivals Zepto and Swiggy Instamart secure fresh funding, intensifying the battle for India's quick commerce market. 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.
Amazon India accelerates its quick commerce battle, planning over 300 dark stores by December 2025. The focus is on deepening reach in key metros like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai.
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.
Swiggy firmly denies media reports claiming Instamart lost market share to Zepto. Company files exchange clarification with Redseer email proof. Read official statement.
Swiggy's 10-15 minute delivery service Bolt now operates in 700 cities, contributing over 10% of total orders. CEO Rohit Kapoor reveals each Bolt order is profitable as demand surges.
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.
India's new labour code mandates Swiggy and Zomato to contribute 1-2% of turnover for gig worker welfare, potentially adding billions in costs that may be passed to customers. Analysis shows impact on profitability.
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.
India's new labour codes will cost Zomato and Swiggy 1-2% of turnover for gig worker security. Analysts expect minimal short-term financial impact as companies may pass costs to customers. Read analysis.
Bengaluru traffic police report staggering 1.46 lakh traffic violations by delivery executives between 2023-2025. E-commerce boom fuels dangerous riding patterns across the city.
Gen Z is embracing fake weddings as social events, and brands like Zepto are leveraging this trend for marketing. Discover how staged weddings are becoming the new marketing frontier in urban India.
Bengaluru faces surge in traffic violations by delivery executives with 1.46 lakh cases recorded between 2023-2025. Police crackdown reveals alarming trends in city traffic safety.