Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha lauded the central government for releasing the draft Social Security Rules for gig workers under the new labour codes, noting that this was the first step towards "recognition, protection and dignity" of their hard work.
The AAP MP criticised the platforms for labelling striking workers as miscreants, saying that he was happy his Parliamentary intervention had sparked a debate.
In response to Goyal's post on X, Bikhchandani called Chadha a "champagne socialist" for marrying a film star, having a designer wedding in Udaipur, and celebrating their first anniversary in the Maldives, questioning the audacity to criticise the alleged exploitation of gig workers.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday demanded fair working treatment for the delivery riders of instant-commerce companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit etc., saying that it is time that companies start to realise their importance in their organisational growth.
Chadha said the protest highlights how gig workers are overworked, underpaid, and denied dignity, social security, and basic labour protections. Appealing to companies such as Zepto, Blinkit, Zomato, and Swiggy, he said gig workers are the backbone of their multi-million-dollar enterprise
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) President, Shaik Salauddin, called for the removal of the 10-minute delivery option from all platforms and the reinstatement of the previous payout structure, ahead of the nationwide gig workers' strike, which is going to take place on
In a press note issued on December 28, the RDA said the decision was taken in the larger public interest after the Chief Minister assured the association of initiating a comprehensive enquiry into the matter and revoking the termination order against the concerned doctor.
Surya Charishma Tamiri rode on strong local support to register a come-from-behind win over Tanvi Patri. At the same time,e Ritvik Sanjeevi S defeated Bharat Raghav to clinch the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, in the Senior National Badminton Championships on Sunday.
Local favourite Surya Charishma Tamiri and the up-and-coming Tanvi Patri set up a women's singles summit clash at the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada on Saturday after registering hard-fought wins over their respective opponents, as per a release from the Badminton Asso
Doctors resumed work following CM's assurances, including an enquiry into Dr Raghav Narula's case and action against the mob that threatened them. Revised guidelines to strengthen doctors' security were also issued.