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Specially-Abled Zomato Rider Speaks On Struggle And Happiness, Old Video Goes Viral
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
A resurfaced video of a differently abled Zomato rider is touching hearts as he speaks openly about his daily struggles, responsibility and work. Check it out below!
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82-Year-Old Man Selling Snacks In Borivali Goes Viral For His Inspiring Work Ethic
- Saturday January 31, 2026
- Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
The elderly man sells ready-to-eat local snacks like farsan, chivda and chakli on a bustling Borivali street in Mumbai.
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food.ndtv.com
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Zomato Agent Eats Late-Night Order After Customer Refuses To Come Downstairs
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
While some people expressed concern about the challenges faced by delivery workers, others argued that customers pay extra charges for doorstep service.
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www.ndtv.com
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Shocking Video Shows Delivery Agent Falling From Moving Train, Swiggy Responds
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The incident highlights the risks faced by gig workers, particularly those delivering food on trains.
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www.ndtv.com
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Viral Video: Ghaziabad Restaurant Cook Allegedly Spits On Rotis, Sparks Safety Concerns
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Jigyasa Kakwani
The footage shows a worker preparing rotis and allegedly spitting on them before sticking them inside the tandoor for cooking.
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food.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Why 10-Minute Delivery Model Is Under Pressure In India
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Opinion | Andy Mukherjee | Bloomberg
Indias booming quick-commerce industry is on notice. In a New Years Eve flash strike, more than 200,000 riders refused to ferry food, grocery and other orders nationwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Deepinder Goyal Reveals Most Common "Scams" Customers And Delivery Riders Try On Zomato
- Monday January 5, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
Deepinder Goyal claims customers commit "insane frauds", such as placing their own hair in food and then raising a complaint for a refund.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not A Rant": Raghav Chadha Urges Companies To Treat Gig Workers As Human Beings
- Friday January 2, 2026
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha spent New Year's Eve with delivery riders from Zomato, Swiggy and other food delivery platforms in Old Rajinder Nagar and heard firsthand their grievances and challenges they face in the gig economy.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Asking To Drive Fast": Deepinder Goyal Explains How 10-Minute Deliveries Work
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
The 10-minute delivery promise is enabled by the density of stores around customers' homes, explains Deepinder Goyal.
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Notifies Draft Rules For Social Security Of Gig Workers. Details Here
- Friday January 2, 2026
- India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Aastha Ahuja
To be eligible for social security benefits such as health, life and personal accident insurance, gig workers will have to be engaged with a single aggregator for at least 90 days.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gig Workers' Strike Call Fails To Chill New Year's Eve Delivery Rush
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A section of gig workers on Wednesday stopped work demanding better pay and work conditions but the agitation had little impact on services on e-commerce and online food delivery platforms that saw robust business on New Year Eve.
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www.ndtv.com
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Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto Delivery Strike: Will You Still Get Your New Year's Eve Food Delivery
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Jigyasa Kakwani
Ordering early, keeping alternatives ready, and avoiding last-minute dependence on delivery apps can go a long way in ensuring your New Year's Eve plans stay on track.
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food.ndtv.com
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Zomato, Swiggy Hike Gig Workers' Payout Amid Strike Call On New Year's Eve
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New Year's Eve amid strike call by gig workers' unions
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www.ndtv.com
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Gig Workers Strike On December 31: Potential Impact On New Year Celebrations
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Gig workers across India plan a strike on December 31 over declining pay and job security, potentially disrupting New Year plans nationwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Platform Vs Partner: Gig Workers' Strike To Disrupt New Year's Eve Surge
- Saturday December 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Aaquil Jameel
As India gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations, a nationwide strike by gig workers is set to disrupt one of the busiest sales days of the year for food delivery, quick commerce and e-commerce platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Specially-Abled Zomato Rider Speaks On Struggle And Happiness, Old Video Goes Viral
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
A resurfaced video of a differently abled Zomato rider is touching hearts as he speaks openly about his daily struggles, responsibility and work. Check it out below!
-
food.ndtv.com
-
82-Year-Old Man Selling Snacks In Borivali Goes Viral For His Inspiring Work Ethic
- Saturday January 31, 2026
- Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
The elderly man sells ready-to-eat local snacks like farsan, chivda and chakli on a bustling Borivali street in Mumbai.
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food.ndtv.com
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Zomato Agent Eats Late-Night Order After Customer Refuses To Come Downstairs
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
While some people expressed concern about the challenges faced by delivery workers, others argued that customers pay extra charges for doorstep service.
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www.ndtv.com
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Shocking Video Shows Delivery Agent Falling From Moving Train, Swiggy Responds
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The incident highlights the risks faced by gig workers, particularly those delivering food on trains.
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www.ndtv.com
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Viral Video: Ghaziabad Restaurant Cook Allegedly Spits On Rotis, Sparks Safety Concerns
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Jigyasa Kakwani
The footage shows a worker preparing rotis and allegedly spitting on them before sticking them inside the tandoor for cooking.
-
food.ndtv.com
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Opinion | Why 10-Minute Delivery Model Is Under Pressure In India
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Opinion | Andy Mukherjee | Bloomberg
Indias booming quick-commerce industry is on notice. In a New Years Eve flash strike, more than 200,000 riders refused to ferry food, grocery and other orders nationwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Deepinder Goyal Reveals Most Common "Scams" Customers And Delivery Riders Try On Zomato
- Monday January 5, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
Deepinder Goyal claims customers commit "insane frauds", such as placing their own hair in food and then raising a complaint for a refund.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not A Rant": Raghav Chadha Urges Companies To Treat Gig Workers As Human Beings
- Friday January 2, 2026
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha spent New Year's Eve with delivery riders from Zomato, Swiggy and other food delivery platforms in Old Rajinder Nagar and heard firsthand their grievances and challenges they face in the gig economy.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Asking To Drive Fast": Deepinder Goyal Explains How 10-Minute Deliveries Work
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Food | Jigyasa Kakwani
The 10-minute delivery promise is enabled by the density of stores around customers' homes, explains Deepinder Goyal.
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Notifies Draft Rules For Social Security Of Gig Workers. Details Here
- Friday January 2, 2026
- India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Aastha Ahuja
To be eligible for social security benefits such as health, life and personal accident insurance, gig workers will have to be engaged with a single aggregator for at least 90 days.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gig Workers' Strike Call Fails To Chill New Year's Eve Delivery Rush
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A section of gig workers on Wednesday stopped work demanding better pay and work conditions but the agitation had little impact on services on e-commerce and online food delivery platforms that saw robust business on New Year Eve.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto Delivery Strike: Will You Still Get Your New Year's Eve Food Delivery
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Jigyasa Kakwani
Ordering early, keeping alternatives ready, and avoiding last-minute dependence on delivery apps can go a long way in ensuring your New Year's Eve plans stay on track.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Zomato, Swiggy Hike Gig Workers' Payout Amid Strike Call On New Year's Eve
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New Year's Eve amid strike call by gig workers' unions
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Gig Workers Strike On December 31: Potential Impact On New Year Celebrations
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Gig workers across India plan a strike on December 31 over declining pay and job security, potentially disrupting New Year plans nationwide.
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www.ndtv.com
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Platform Vs Partner: Gig Workers' Strike To Disrupt New Year's Eve Surge
- Saturday December 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Aaquil Jameel
As India gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations, a nationwide strike by gig workers is set to disrupt one of the busiest sales days of the year for food delivery, quick commerce and e-commerce platforms.
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www.ndtv.com