Govt Pushes Platforms to Drop Ultra-Fast Delivery Branding
India's Labour Ministry engages with quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto to reconsider ultra-fast delivery branding amid concerns over worker safety and welfare standards.
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India Scraps 10-Minute Delivery Timers Over Safety Fears
India's quick commerce platforms must remove ten-minute delivery promises after government intervention. The move follows pressure from gig workers over unsafe conditions.
Chadha Hails End of 10-Minute Delivery, Promises Gig Worker Safety
AAP leader Raghav Chadha supports the government's decision to scrap 10-minute delivery services, emphasizing the need for safety and dignity for gig economy workers in India.
Blinkit Drops 10-Minute Delivery After Govt Intervention
Blinkit has stopped advertising its 10-minute delivery service following concerns raised by the Labour Ministry over gig worker safety and working conditions.
Blinkit Ends 10-Min Delivery Amid Worker Safety Scrutiny
Blinkit removes its ultra-fast delivery messaging as gig worker protests grow. Iran reports 2,000 protest deaths, J&K sacks employees, Bangladesh refuses India cricket tour, and SC warns states on stray dogs.
Zepto Delivery Boy Assaulted, Forced to Pose Like Rooster
A Zepto delivery employee was allegedly restrained and assaulted by a showroom owner in Delhi's Kondli area after using perfume inside the store. The incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media.
Raghav Chadha Works as Blinkit Delivery Agent for a Day
AAP MP Raghav Chadha spent a day as a Blinkit delivery partner to highlight low pay, long hours, and safety risks faced by gig workers. His initiative aims to push for policy reforms.
Swiggy delivery agent falls from moving train in Anantapur
A Swiggy delivery partner narrowly escaped death after falling from a moving train at Anantapur station. The viral video has ignited a debate on food delivery safety protocols during short train halts. Read the full story.
Bengali Worker Attacked in Odisha, Loses Rs 50,000
Raja Ali, a migrant worker from Goghat, was brutally assaulted and robbed in Odisha for speaking Bengali. He was forced to chant religious slogans and lost eight months' earnings. Read the shocking details.
4 States Have Gig Worker Laws, But Implementation Lags
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
The Hidden Struggle of Ranchi's App-Based Delivery Workforce
In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
Viral Video: Swiggy Worker's Near-Fatal Train Fall
A viral video shows a Swiggy delivery partner's near-fatal fall from a moving train in Andhra Pradesh, igniting a fierce debate on gig worker safety and the perils of quick delivery demands. Read more.
Swiggy delivery partner falls from moving train in Anantapur
A Swiggy delivery executive fell while exiting a moving train in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur. The incident, caught on video, has ignited a crucial debate on gig worker safety and systemic pressures.
Gig Workers Strike Exposes India's Labour Law Dilemma
The recent gig workers' strike highlights the urgent need for policy reform in India's booming platform economy. Explore the clash between market efficiency and worker dignity. Read more.
Gig Worker Strike Highlights Systemic Exploitation in India
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
Who Benefits from India's Gig Economy?
As India's gig economy expands, we examine who really profits: platforms or workers? Explore the debate on worker autonomy, financial benefits, and Karl Marx's perspective on labour.
Bengaluru Rapido Captain's 4-Day Earnings Spark Debate
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
Bengaluru Man Shares 4-Day Rapido Gig Earnings Breakdown
A Bengaluru man's detailed Reddit post reveals he earned Rs 2,220 in 4 days as a part-time Rapido captain. His breakdown of hours, fuel costs, and night incentives offers a rare, transparent look at gig work income in India. Read his full story.
Gig Economy Debate: Flexibility vs Worker Exploitation
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
BJP Worker Alleges Police Assault, Stripping in Hubballi
A BJP woman worker in Karnataka alleges she was stripped and assaulted by police during arrest in Hubballi. The incident sparks major political outrage. Read the full details.
The Complicated Reality of Gig Worker Earnings in India
How much do Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners really earn? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a complex picture of incentives, waiting time, and net income. Explore the data behind the New Year's Eve strike.
Karnataka's 1-1.5% Gig Worker Welfare Fee Plan
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
India's Gig Economy Imbalance: Risks Without Rights
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
India's Gig Economy Crisis: Rules Fail Delivery Workers
A deep dive into how lack of formal jobs, poor finances, and a surplus of young workers are choking India's delivery agents. Discover the on-ground reality beyond the paper rules. Read more.
Gig Economy Debate: Fair Wages Aid Growth, Don't Hurt Platforms
Recent strikes by delivery agents highlight a crucial economic truth: fair wages can fuel consumption and growth without harming the gig business model. Discover how India's Labour Codes hold the key.
Migrant Worker Killed in Musiri Car-Motorcycle Crash
A 34-year-old migrant worker from Bihar died after a car hit his motorcycle near Musiri. His colleague was injured. The reckless driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
Chadha Defends Striking Gig Workers, Slams Exploitation
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Zomato's Goyal on Gig Worker Pay, Flexibility Amid Strike
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to Rs 102/hour in 2025. He defends the gig model's flexibility, addresses safety concerns, and details insurance benefits. Read the full debate.
Gig Workers Reject Goyal's 10-Minute Delivery Defence
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends Blinkit's 10-minute model after NYE strike. Workers say shrinking payouts, not speed, force 12-hour shifts. Unions cite 'economic desperation'.
Bikhchandani Questions Motive Behind Gig Workers Strike
Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani criticizes the timing and motive of the gig workers' strike call, suggesting it suits a political agenda. Read his full analysis.
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