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New Delhi8 minutes ago copy link Yesterday’s big news was related to gig workers. Lakhs of delivery boys and cab drivers across the country will now get facilities like health insurance, life insurance and accident cover. The Central Government has notified the new draft rules under ‘Social Security Code 2020’. Workers will get benefits if…
Gig Workers Strike News | New Year’s Eve celebrations in India may face major disruptions as gig workers from Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon, and Flipkart prepare for a nationwide strike on December 31. As the year’s busiest sales day, the strike threatens to derail customer plans and severely impact retailers who rely on last-mile…
Last Updated:November 25, 2025, 06:48 IST The Centre’s new labour codes merge 29 laws, enable work from home by mutual agreement, ensure universal minimum wages, gender equality, and expand social security. New Labour Codes The Centre has given clarity on work from home, the mode of culture that has become popular post covid-19 period, through…
New Delhi: The new labour laws will provide for inclusive growth and social security for gig workers and women, improving their participation in the country’s workforce, said the government on Saturday. India has witnessed a major shift in its labour regulation framework with the implementation of the four consolidated labour codes. The four Labour Codes…
Karnataka has implemented a ban on bike taxi services, affecting companies like Rapido, Ubermoto, and Ola. The ban follows a court order and comes amidst safety concerns, including a recent incident where a woman was assaulted by a bike taxi driver. Commuters express difficulties with increased travel times and costs. The ban impacts approximately 1.2…
In an exclusive conversation with Editor-in-Chief, NDTV Network Sanjay Pugalia Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the focus has been on public investment. Govt’s Policy is to encourage private investment and create the ecosystem conducive for the same. Source link [ad_3]
Budget 2025: Good News for Gig Workers! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that gig workers will now be eligible for healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). This initiative is expected to benefit nearly one crore gig workers across India. What Is AB-PMJAY? PMJAY is the world’s largest health insurance…
In a significant move under Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that gig workers will now be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest health insurance scheme. This initiative aims to provide crucial healthcare coverage to gig workers who do not receive traditional employment benefits. Who Are…
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has recently introduced a new cess on transactions made through aggregator platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber, and similar services. This move aims to create a social security fund for gig workers, ensuring better financial protection and welfare for those working in the gig economy. During a press conference, Karnataka…
Published By: Mohammad Haris Last Updated: September 05, 2024, 16:11 IST The increased demand in e-commerce is driven by the rapid expansion of the industry and the requirement for additional warehouse workers and delivery executives to handle larger order quantities and guarantee on-time deliveries. The top gig roles that have been witnessing increased hiring are…