3 Things The Catch Up: Concerns over ‘love jihad’ claims widen at KGMU (14 Jan)
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Jan 14, 2026 Explore the struggles of delivery workers facing long hours and low pay while uncovering rising tensions over alleged 'love jihad' claims at KGMU, which sparked protests. Hear about the serious response from resident doctors threatening to halt services unless action is taken against the protests. Meanwhile, learn about a court's ruling on an IPAC raid and health concerns in West Bengal as quarantine measures ramp up following nymphavirus cases. Also, a chilling overview of the Iranian judiciary’s severe stance amidst ongoing protests adds to the gravity of current events.
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A Day In The Life Of Delivery Workers
- Samirendra Barik spent a day each delivering for Zomato, Blinkit and Swiggy and completed 23 deliveries.
- He earned Rs. 782 working roughly 34 hours, showing the real cost of India's convenience economy.
Convenience Economy’s Hidden Labor Costs
- India's convenience economy depends on long, punishing hours for precarious earnings among delivery workers.
- The strike highlights structural issues like unfair pay and lack of labour protections.
Claims And Confrontation At KGMU
- King George Medical University has faced claims for 15 days that a 'love jihad' network operates from its campus.
- A confrontation on 9 January between BJP leader Aparna Yadav and the vice-chancellor pushed resident doctors to threaten OPD stalls unless an FIR was filed.