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Bank Strike on Jan 27 for 5-Day Week Demand

Bank officers' unions announce a nationwide strike on January 27, demanding a five-day work week. The action follows a lack of government response despite a prior agreement. Read more.

Zomato Delivery Partner Earnings Up 10.9% in FY25

Zomato reports a 10.9% rise in delivery partner earnings for FY25. Founder Deepinder Goyal champions the gig model's flexibility as a key benefit for India's workforce. Read the full analysis.

Gig Workforce Needs Urgent Policy Framework

As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.

Info Edge Cofounder Backs Zomato's Goyal on Gig Workers

Info Edge's Sanjeev Bikhchandani supports Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's views on gig workers, calling critics 'Champagne Socialists'. This comes amid a nationwide strike and political mediation offers. Read the full story.

Guest worker dies in Coimbatore terrace fall

A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.

Gig Workers' Strike Questions Cost of Convenience

New Year's Eve strike by platform workers highlights the human cost of express deliveries. Explore the pressure, risks, and the urgent need for change in India's gig economy. Read more.

Food Delivery Giants See Record NYE Orders Amid Strike

Zomato, Swiggy, and Magicpin reported a massive surge in New Year's Eve orders, setting new records. The platforms operated smoothly despite a strike call by gig workers demanding better pay and conditions. Discover the food trends that dominated the cele

Zomato CEO Goyal on Traffic Rules & Delivery Rush

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal responds to criticism over delivery partners breaking traffic rules, attributing it to broader societal impatience. He defends partners and addresses recent gig worker strikes.

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