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?
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?
Tea workers in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley halted operations in a one-hour strike, demanding a wage hike from Rs 250 to Rs 351. The ACMS warns of a total shutdown if demands are ignored. Read more.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
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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
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Suvendu Adhikari writes to CEC, requests tea garden employment records be accepted as official proof for electoral roll revision. Slams CM Mamata Banerjee for not advocating for workers.
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.
Explore the profound world within a cup of tea—from personal memories of Kolkata's addas to the colonial history of Assam's plantations. Discover how this humble beverage weaves together India's social fabric and cultural identity. Read more.
Assam tea estate owners seek discussion on amended Land Ceiling Act's financial implications before granting land rights to workers. Key issues include bank mortgages and compensation.
Suraj Estate Developers' flagship commercial project, Suraj One Business Bay in Mumbai, achieves Rs 200 crore in gross bookings within 45 days of launch, signaling strong investor confidence.
Two leopard cubs found in a Dibrugarh tea estate were rescued by forest officials. The healthy cubs will be released back to reunite with their mother. Read the full story.
ASBL moves beyond brokerage to become a knowledge hub for NRIs investing in Indian property. Learn about market trends, legalities, and smart investment strategies.
Assam government initiates pilot of Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana at Dewan tea estate, aiming to deliver doorstep healthcare to tea garden workers. Read more about this health initiative.
The Assam government's plan to provide land rights to tea garden workers is stalled by legal and procedural issues, leaving thousands in limbo ahead of elections. Learn about the key challenges.
India's Tea Board will implement a strict SOP within two weeks to stop inferior, cheap tea from Nepal, safeguarding Darjeeling's industry. A ₹1,500 crore scheme is also announced. Read more.
Abhishek Banerjee vows to hike wages to Rs 300/day, operationalize all PHCs, and build crèches if TMC returns to power in 2026. He contrasts state's work with BJP MPs' record in Alipurduar.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises to raise tea workers' daily wage to Rs 300 if Mamata Banerjee secures a fourth term. He also announced new bus routes for Alipurduar and criticized the BJP. Read more.
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.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
West Bengal EC empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without 2002 SIR linkage in the final electoral roll by February 14. No eligible citizen to be left out.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
India's real estate sector, contributing 8% to GDP, sees record office absorption & warehousing boom in 2025. Driven by digital shift & sustainability, 2026 outlook focuses on affordability & new asset classes. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
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More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Former Arunachal MLA Yadap Apang, wife of ex-CM Gegong Apang, passed away at her Oyan home. A tea sector pioneer and ex-publisher, she leaves a legacy in public service. Read more about her life.