Parliamentarian Manoj Kumar Jha, a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent intervention in the ongoing concerns of gig and platform workers across India. In a letter shared on X, Jha said the nationwide protests by gig workers on Christmas and…
As the countdown to New Year 2026 begins, millions of people planning online food orders and shopping may face disruptions. Delivery workers from major platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, and Flipkart have announced a nationwide strike ahead of New Year’s Eve. The protest is being led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union along…
After JSW-MG, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan, Renault India has also announced a price hike of up to 2% across its car lineup starting 1 January 2026. The French automaker currently sells Kwid, Triber and Kiger in the Indian market. The company said the decision was taken due to rising input costs and fluctuating currency exchange rates….
Indian Railways has announced a 3% fare discount on unreserved (general) tickets booked through the RailOne app. The offer will be valid for six months, from 14 January 2026 to 14 July 2026, aiming to encourage passengers to shift to digital ticketing and reduce congestion at ticket counters. The Railway Ministry confirmed that it has…
Jaipur: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the senior secondary affiliation of Neerja Modi School, Jaipur, with immediate effect following the tragic death of a Class 4 student. The decision comes after a detailed investigation revealed serious lapses in student safety and child protection mechanisms at the school. Nine-year-old Amayra, a Class…
