Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & moreUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company i...
18 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
'Fuel scarcity' hits livelihood in Odisha, govt assures people of situation normalisation by MondayOdisha faces fuel scarcity, impacting daily wage earners and transport operators. The state government attributes the situation to panic bu...
17 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Gig workers’ union calls for five-hour shutdown over rising fuel costs; protest on SaturdayGig and platform service workers are planning a five-hour nationwide shutdown on Friday to protest rising fuel prices and stagnant pay. The...
15 May, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Amazon aims to revolutionize fast delivery with new 30-minute systemAmazon is revealing a new service offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less for an additional charge. This ultrafast delivery, called Amazo...
12 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Can struggling Americans actually retire rich with TrumpIRA? The surprising numbers behind Trump’s new IRA savings pushTrumpIRA retirement savings plan is reshaping how low-income Americans think about long-term wealth. Nearly 70 million workers in the U.S. ...
09 May, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Quick commerce firms face heat as riders stay off peak hoursQuick commerce firms are facing a shortage of delivery partners due to intense heatwaves. Companies are offering extra pay to keep riders w...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Inside AI-led digital storefronts; Lalit Keshre’s big ET Awards winHappy Monday! Digital platforms and brands are building their own AI storefronts. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Gig workers’ body writes to labour ministry to mandate heatwave protectionApp-based transport workers are demanding mandatory heatwave protection, including paid breaks and access to water, under the Code on Socia...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
India’s gig economy boom must start working for the women behind itFemale gig workers face challenges like limited mobility and financial access. Initiatives providing affordable asset finance and tailored ...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
IRS no tax on tips 2026: Can you really deduct up to $25,000, who qualifies, and how much tax can you save?IRS no tax on tips 2026 is trending fast. Up to $25,000 deduction is now possible. That is real money saved. This rule applies to tax years...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
- India parliament panel calls for tighter protection for gig workers
A parliamentary panel has recommended mandatory registration for gig workers on a national database. Digital platforms must also contribute...
17 Mar, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Uber, Ola, Rapido driver unions call for strike in Delhi, Mumbai: All that happened so farThe call for the strike is led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union. Per the Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, the strike is being organ...
07 Feb, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Delhi: Gig workers' delegation meets Rahul Gandhi, asserts need for legislationA delegation of transport and delivery gig workers met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to discuss the need for legisla...
07 Feb, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Social security code draft outlines insurance, pension for gig workers: ReportAccording to the draft rules, gig and platform workers should be engaged with an aggregator for at least 90 days in a financial year to qua...
03 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Ola, Uber services hit by driver strike in Mumbai, commuters face disruptions; Mumbai Airport issues advisoryApp-based cab services in Mumbai are severely disrupted for the third day due to a strike by Ola and Uber drivers demanding fare revisions ...
17 Jul, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
Karnataka announces cess on transactions conducted through aggregator platforms to support gig workersAddressing a press conference, Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad said, "The Labour Department of Karnataka has decided to impose cess o...
19 Oct, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
Swiggy delivery workers call off strike after firm seeks a week to respondSwiggy's management has sought one week’s time to address the delivery partners' grievances.
24 Jul, 2022, 08.28 PM IST