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Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
Indian banks better placed than APAC peers: Fitch on West Asia woesIndia's banking sector is resilient against the economic impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to Fitch Ratings. While othe...
BFSI’s new trust economy: Why privacy is the quietest driver of growthWith India's DPDP framework taking shape, forward-looking financial institutions are turning privacy into a competitive advantage with supp...
We are in Sankat Kaal, and in this Sagar Manthan, our job is to look for the next generation of winners: Saurabh MukherjeaIndia's economic future lies with manufacturing exporters, not consumer companies. Saurabh Mukherjea predicts this shift will drive earning...
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
India's growth story is real, but 6.5% won't make us Viksit Bharat, warns Garima Kapoor, Elara SecuritiesIndia's current 6.5% growth is comfortable but insufficient for its 2047 aspirations, requiring 7.5-8% growth. A lack of corporate investme...
Court grants over Rs 2.5 crore compensation to road accident victim in VisakhapatnamA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 1.6 crore to an Indian Navy MARCOS commando, now with 88% permanent disability after a 2018 roa...
Surge in India's engineering exports validation of country's progress: Commerce ministry officialThis expansion, despite a challenging global trade landscape, underscores the resilience of Indian exporters and their increasing contribut...
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
Bengaluru professional says Mumbai's biggest surprise wasn't its weather or traffic, but this everyday experienceA talent acquisition manager's viral LinkedIn post highlights Mumbai's auto-rickshaw drivers' unexpected courtesy. After a driver went out ...
IPL: RCB played in all matches that had over 400 million viewersRoyal Challengers Bengaluru's brand profile has strengthened after winning its maiden IPL title in 2025 and defending it in 2026. A recent ...
Mumbai auto driver receives Rs 15,682 instead of Rs 156 from a CEO. Here's what happened nextMumbai auto driver Altaf receives Rs 15,682 that was accidentally transferred to him by a CEO rushing to a client meeting. What he did with...
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to fill vacant posts in state human rights commissionsThe Supreme Court declined to hear a petition concerning vacant posts in state human rights commissions. Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana ...
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
'You don't need crores to start': Bengaluru techie who rejected a Rs 30,000 job now earns Rs 2 lakh a month from businessA Bengaluru engineering graduate rejected a Rs 30,000 monthly job offer to build a commercial vehicle business. Starting with one car, he n...
"Not a single promise fulfilled in 30 months": BRS' KT Rama Rao targets Rahul GandhiBRS leader KT Rama Rao questioned Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's recent interaction with Delhi auto drivers. He highlighted unfulfille...
Will appeal to govt for a nationwide gig workers' law, like those in Karnataka, Telangana: Uday Bhanu ChibThe Indian Youth Congress held a conclave for gig workers. They highlighted the challenges faced by millions of delivery workers. These wor...
Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fearsThe victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizer...