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- Telangana implements gig worker rules, mandates minimum pay, social security benefits
The Telangana government has launched the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers Rules, which establish rights for gig workers. Chief Ministe...
Rahul Gandhi calls out ‘fascists’ at Bharat Summit, launches Telangana gig workers’ welfare schemeAddressing the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, Gandhi hit out at what he termed "fascists" in business, academia, and politics, asserting ...
Telangana to provide gig workers Rs 5 lakh accident cover, Rs 10 lakh health insurance: Rahul GandhiTelangana has announced a new welfare scheme aimed at supporting gig workers in the state. The initiative includes accident insurance amoun...
Congress believes in making workers partners, will stand by gig workers: Rahul Gandhi in HyderabadCongress and Telangana government have launched the Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme in Hyderabad. Leader of Opposition Rahu...
MeitY examines data collection by home services platforms for physical AI trainingThe consultation comes amid growing interest among AI and robotics developers in first-person video and sensor data, which can help train m...
MeitY probes physical AI data use; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resignsMeitY is reviewing the practice of collecting first-person video and sensor data from gig workers to train physical AI models. This and mor...
Behind Bangladesh's garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall shortGarment workers in Bangladesh are facing financial struggles due to rising costs of living. Many workers, such as Shilpi Khatun, have seen ...
France eases job-loss rules for foreign workers, cuts residence permit processing timeFrance has introduced significant immigration changes from October 30, 2026, giving foreign workers more time to find new jobs after unempl...
8th Pay Commission: ₹69,000 minimum pay, ₹15,768 more HRA? Check 5 key NC-JCM demands
Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protestsBangladesh's garment workers have been demanding a minimum wage increase due to rising living costs. Following their protests, police inter...
Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surgeNew-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
Gig workers may get social security benefits through 2% transaction levy on businessesThe government is considering implementing a 2% transaction-based levy on aggregators to support social security for gig workers. This levy...
ETtech Explainer: Food delivery, ride-hailing firms differ on gig worker welfare levy calculationFood delivery and quick-commerce companies such as Zomato and Swiggy are seeking a levy based on the value of transactions facilitated thro...
Premji's deeptech bets; Razorpay gets IPO nodHappy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispat...
Garment workers' protests in Bangladesh turn violentThe BNP government has formed a wage board to determine revised pay scales for garment workers. However, protests have continued, potential...
Centre sets up social security board to frame welfare schemes for gig workersIn a significant move, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated the National Social Security Board, designed to improve welfare ...
Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edgeBangladesh's garment factories reopened on Monday after widespread closures and production disruptions a day earlier, but manufacturers rem...
India railway unions seek ₹69,000 minimum pay under 8th Pay CommissionIn a bid for enhanced worker welfare, the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has approached the 8th Central Pay Commission with key d...
Gig workers get a seat at the table as Centre notifies social security boardsThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised workers and gig workers. This board w...
UK new minimum wage 2027: What will the new rates be, how much more will workers earn, and when does the new minimum wage start?UK minimum wage 2027: The UK minimum wage will rise by 3.9% in April 2027, taking the hourly rate to £13.21 for workers aged 21 and over an...