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The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such as…
International Labour Organization Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo on Friday said social dialogue between government, employers and workers will remain essential as India implements the four labour codes to ensure the reforms benefit both labour and industry.“Following with interest developments of India’s new Labour Codes announced today, including on social protection & minimum wages,” he said…
MUMBAI: In a major boost to gig workers, the Centre’s move to implement the social security code will not just help those working with online platforms but also others to access benefits.Following budget announcement, some 15 lakh workers linked to online platforms are already registered on the labour ministry’s e-shram portal but the numbers are…
NEW DELHI: In one of the biggest reform initiatives, the Centre on Friday announced the implementation of the four labour codes, enacted five years ago, to replace 29 laws. The rollout, which will require notification of rules, comes within a week of a resounding electoral mandate in Bihar for the governing NDA after similar successes…
A joint platform of ten central trade unions on Friday criticised the government’s notification of the four labour codes, calling the move “a deceptive fraud committed against the working people of the nation” and announcing a nationwide day of protest on November 26. The unions allege that the implementation, effective from November 21, is unilateral…
Orry, the social media sensation known as Orhan Awatramani, has asked the Mumbai Police for an extension until November 25 to make his appearance. His name emerged during interrogations linked to a major mephedrone bust, prompting concerns over celebrity connections to the rave scene under investigation by the authorities. Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry, who was…
All the world’s a stage,And all the menMerely performative?Taylor Swift, Sylvia Plath, tote bag and of course matcha…that’s how the social media is labelling men as “performers”. Performers of what? A male.But if one digs a little deeper than the 10 second reel, the 15 second reel enlightens you that its the men “performing” to…
Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark (via Getty Images) Sophie Cunningham is spending her WNBA offseason exploring new ventures off the basketball court. But during a rapid-fire interview with Front Office Sports, the Indiana Fever guard delivered one of her most viral comments yet. When asked who she would never want running her social media accounts,…
Nayanthara, the Lady Superstar, celebrates her birthday on November 18. While she is a powerhouse on screen, her social media gives fans a precious glimpse into her most cherished role: being a mother to her twins, Uyir and Ulag, and a partner to Vignesh Shivan. These moments offer a beautiful look at her life, filled…
Meghan Markle’s new beige Christmas collection from ‘As Ever’ has sparked backlash. Critics point out the muted tones contradict her past claims of wearing neutral colours to ‘blend in’ as a royal. The collection’s lack of festive colour and perceived pretentiousness has drawn sharp criticism online, with many questioning her honesty. Meghan Markle’s latest beige…
