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...
14 Nov, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
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...
12 Nov, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
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...
12 Nov, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings clashing social and political desires to the fore
Spain recently marked its first general strike in over a decade, driven by millions of workers advocating for essential government response...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
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 ...
11 Nov, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
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...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
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...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
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 ...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
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...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.47 PM IST