NEET-UG re-exam today; over 22 lakh candidates set to take test under heavy securityNEET-UG 2026 re-exam Sunday 21 June: Authorities have deployed extensive police forces, surveillance and jammers across thousands of center...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Portfolio careers gain ground as white-collar gig work surges in IndiaThe rise is being driven by younger professionals: nearly 40% of consultants joining the platform in FY26 had between three and eight years...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Founder shares video of a taxi driver who left his Rs 25,000 per month job and now earns 1 lakhA social media post by founder Akash Gupta highlighted a cab driver earning ₹1 lakh monthly after leaving a corporate job, labeling him a "...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
New labour code: 3 employee-friendly changes that could make working life easierNew labour codes and central government rules simplify employee compliance by consolidating 29 fragmented laws into a unified framework. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | 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...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
'From delivery bike to high AI traffic': This Bengaluru-based founder was once a Zomato delivery boy, now owns an million-dollar startupSuraj Biswas transitioned from a food delivery rider in Bengaluru to founding AI startup Assessli, recognized on global platform F6S. His j...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Unified Lending Interface is a good start. Now comes the hard partIndia's new Unified Lending Interface, ULI, promises to fix credit access. However, its true impact depends on fintech companies.
02 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Electric two-wheeler sales cross 150,000 in May amid fuel price riseThe recovery comes after a 22% month-on-month fall in April from a record 192000 units in March, when automakers used aggressive discounts,...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
India's electric scooter market regains charge after April slowdownIndia's electric two-wheeler market saw a strong rebound in May. Registrations rose significantly, recovering from a dip in April. Major pl...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
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...
31 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
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...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Ola Electric secures approval for commercial e-scooter launchOla Electric has received government approval for a new electric scooter designed for commercial use. This move signals Ola Electric's pote...
27 May, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
57 per cent of organisations say hiring speed is compromising background verification processes: ReportCompanies are sacrificing thorough background checks to speed up hiring. This trend creates significant risks for organizations. Fake crede...
24 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST