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Flexible for whom? The hidden inequalities behind women’s work in gig economy
By Shraddha Pratapa and Manisha Dhulipala Every morning at 7-00 am, Rehana logs into the Urban Company app, hopeful the algorithm will finally send her a job. Most days, she waits. Hours…
- Telangana
Policy observer flags gaps in Telangana Gig Workers Bill
Hyderabad: A public policy observer from Telangana, Nayini Anurag Reddy, has raised key concerns about the proposed Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Bill, 2025, which is currently open for public feedback. In…
- Telangana
Gig, platform workers’ union demands amendments to draft law
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) held a two-day consultation on February 24 to 25 to discuss the state government’s…
- India
Kunal Kamra criticizes Blinkit CEO over exploitation of gig workers
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has criticized Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa for exploiting drivers by not paying them a living wage. On December 31, Dhindsa posted on X saying, “1,22,356 packs of condoms,…
- Featured News
AI drives transformation in India’s gig economy: Is any legal framework ready?
By Sejal Gupta As the global labour market continues to undergo rapid transformation driven by the fourth industrial revolution, the Economic Survey 2023–24, highlights that India is not immune to these shifts.…
- India
Committee formed for gig workers’ social security, e-Shram access announced
Hyderabad: Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) members, led by its co founder Sheikh Salauddhin from Hyderabad, met Mansukh Mandaviya, Union minister for labour and employment in Delhi, on Friday, October…
- India
Hyderabad: IFAT demands inclusion in policy making group
Hyderabad: The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) has urged Union Minister of Labour Mansukh Mandaviya to ensure workers’ union representatives in the inter-ministerial working group to conduct policy making exercises…
- Hyderabad
Remove time-bound delivery for Swiggy, Blinkit: Workers union amid rains
Hyderabad: In light of the severe rainfall, waterlogging, and flash floods affecting various districts in Telangana and the adjacent state of Andhra Pradesh, the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has…
- Bangalore
India needs national legal, social security architecture for gig workers: Cong
New Delhi: Citing legislations by its state governments to ensure justice for gig workers, the Congress on Thursday said India needs a national legal and social security architecture for such workers and…
- India
Karnataka gig workers’ bill: IFAT recommends global standards, transparency
The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) has suggested changes in the soon-to-be-introduced Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, in the state Assembly. On June 29,…
- Hyderabad
CM Revanth gives Rs 2 lakh to deceased Swiggy agent’s kin
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy gave Rs 2 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the family of a Swiggy agent, Mohammed Rizwan, who died after falling off from a building…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Deceased Swiggy agent’s kin submit docs for compensation
Hyderabad: The family of Mohammed Rizwan, a Swiggy delivery agent, who tragically lost his life a few months ago, has submitted Rizwan’s death certificate, their Aadhaar cards, ration cards, PAN cards, and…
- Telangana
Telangana CM vows Rs 5L accidental, Rs 10L health cover for gig workers, auto drivers
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy made the promise of introducing a Rs 5 lakh accidental policy for cab drivers, food delivery boys, and auto drivers and also medical care up…
- Hyderabad
Telangana polls: 4.2L Gig & platform workers’ to support Congress
Hyderabad: Expressing gratitude to Congress for inclusion of their demands in the party’s manifesto, 4.2 lakh gig & platform workers in Telangana have extended their support to Congress in the upcoming state…
- India
Rajasthan Assembly passes bill for formation of welfare board, fund for gig workers
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Assembly on Monday passed a bill for the formation of a welfare board as well as a fund for platform-based gig workers in the state and to facilitate social…
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