YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
JMM, Cong made 461 promises in manifestos before previous J'khand polls, all bundle of lies: Shivraj
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticizes JMM and Congress for unfulfilled promises in Jharkhand. Allegations include job failures and lack of development in key areas. Congress defends with claims of welfare initiatives and progress in the state.
Crisis & fears - What are the main obstacles to Chinese growth?
China's leadership tackles economic challenges including weak consumption, 14.2% youth unemployment, property crisis, local debt, export pressures, and falling foreign investment. Financial pressures, asset shortages, and currency depreciation risks, deflation fears are key concerns affecting the economy's recovery and overall stability.
Future of youth in 'limbo' due to 'anti-education mindset' of BJP: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over rising unemployment and declining salaries for IIT graduates, blaming BJP's education policies. He questions the government's plan to address the crisis and promises opposition support for affected youth.
Official employment data masks India's jobs problem, say economists
India's employment growth mainly comes from self-employment, unpaid work, and temporary farm hires, which are not equivalent to formal jobs, economists said. Despite claims of 20 million new jobs annually since 2017/18, much of this increase is in agriculture and self-employment due to insufficient business demand.
'Jobless growth': Congress slams govt over 'accentuated unemployment crisis'
The Congress criticized the Modi government for exacerbating India's unemployment crisis due to failed policies like demonetization and GST. Citing a Citigroup report, they highlighted the urgent need for job creation and reforms to address the high unemployment rates in the country.
Finding jobs in Canada getting harder. Youth unemployment rate rises to multi-year highs
Canada's economy saw a surprising loss of 1,400 jobs in June, causing the unemployment rate to rise to 6.4%, the highest in 29 months. Analysts had expected job gains. The Bank of Canada is closely monitoring the situation for any potential impact on inflation.
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Personalised learning: A way out to fix the problem of unemployable graduates
Tailored learning facilitates skill development for future job requirements, allowing in a way to solve the problem of unemployable graduates to a big extent.
Unemployed youth enticed to rent bank accounts for quick money; Goa Police uncovers fraud
Goa police have uncovered a worrying trend of youths renting out their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters. This has led to an increase in cybercrimes targeting unsuspecting citizens. Many unemployed youths are enticed to rent their accounts in exchange for quick money. The fraudsters then use these accounts to execute their schemes.
Get on the job of jobs
A thorough assessment of historical and current employment trends across sectors leads to a deeper dive into complexities of jobless growth. Mapping out the strengths and weaknesses of each sector is crucial for formulating strategies to enhance job-creating potential. In addition to understanding the employment-generation capacities of different sectors, India's low labour force participation rate (LFPR) poses a significant challenge.
Jharkhand govt contemplates to waive farm loan up to Rs 2 lakh: CM Champai Soren
"We waived Rs 40,000 farmers' loan in the past and are planning to increase it to Rs 2 lakh. Similarly, the current base of 125 unit free electricity will be increased to 200 units," Soren said while addressing a meeting at Gandhi Maidan in Jamshedpur to inaugurate and lay foundation of development projects.
Modi-led NDA govt must tackle unemployment problem, especially in unorganised sector: Rajiv Kumar
Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar emphasized that the Modi government's third term must address unemployment, particularly in the unorganized sector and SMEs. He highlighted the need to finalize the delayed four labor codes and recognized the K-shaped economic recovery post-COVID. Large corporations and highly skilled individuals have prospered, while lower-end workers and SMEs struggle.
Election Result 2024: Narendra Modi-led NDA wins world's largest elections, but there's a lot to brood over
Election Result 2024: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is struggling to achieve the 400-seat target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Falling short of the 272-seat majority mark, the BJP will need support from key allies like Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JD(U) to form the next government. Unemployment, inflation, inequality, farmers' protests, and concerns over a repressive government are major challenges for the new NDA coalition government.
BJP policies have caused huge losses to small businesses: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi criticised BJP for causing losses to small businesses through policies like demonetization and GST during a rally in support of Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh in Mandi. She spoke about the high unemployment rate and pledged to strengthen small businesses if elected. She accused BJP of favoring big billionaires over small enterprises. She also criticised the Agniveer scheme for not providing martyr status to soldiers.
Haryana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Spotlight on Agnipath as youth seek job stability
Haryana's political landscape is witnessing significant upheaval as the Agniveer scheme, under which soldiers are engaged for four years without a pension, becomes a focal point of discontent among rural youth. Political parties are pledging to revert to the old recruitment system, highlighting the scheme's impact on job security and aspirations, with many youngsters now favoring police or overseas jobs over military service.
Kerala tops youth unemployment rate, Delhi registers lowest: PLFS Survey
The survey, which covered 22 states and Union territories, identified Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Odisha as other states with high unemployment rates in this age category.
India's employment data: PM Modi's naukri numbers appraisal spars with Congress in election fray
Narendra Modi: India is in the final stages of a significant election campaign, with a focus on job discussions taking precedence. The ruling BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlights positive employment indicators. However, the opposition, particularly Congress leader P. Chidambaram, challenged these claims and demanded transparency on job creation data.
Is India suffering from an unemployment issue? PM Modi says the country is generating jobs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's job creation efforts, citing a significant increase in taxpayers and EPFO subscribers, and growth in the startup sector. Modi emphasised his vision of a 'Viksit Bharat,' where every Indian can dream big. He highlighted achievements in manufacturing, research, and self-reliance. He pledges to focus on infrastructure and development if re-elected for a third term.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses BJP of unemployment, corruption in Haryana
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the BJP government in Haryana for unemployment, corruption, and inflation. She claimed that the public is tired of these issues and is ready for a change. She expressed confidence in Congress winning all seats in the state with a significant majority. She lead a roadshow to support party nominee Kumari Selja for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Haryana.
"Who made Haryana number 1 in unemployment": Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The Congress accused the BJP government of failing to provide permanent employment in Haryana, instead promoting temporary jobs through the skill employment corporation. General Secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned PM Modi on high unemployment rates, lack of private investment, and issues like water scarcity in Bhiwani. Ramesh highlighted the neglect of government posts and closure of Doordarshan.
'Have delivered on 2019 promise of putting corrupt behind bars, our govt leveraged technology to tackle corruption': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently vying for a third consecutive term, reaffirms his 2019 pledge to incarcerate corrupt individuals, asserting that he has fulfilled this promise. In an extensive discussion with ET, PM Modi addressed various topics. He reiterates the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of progress extend to all individuals in need, irrespective of their caste, creed, or geographical location.
People being 'threatened' to vote for 'particular candidates', alleges Mehbooba Mufti
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti exposes threats and coercion in Lok Sabha elections through fatwas and BJP pressure, addressing 35% youth unemployment post Article 370. Contesting from Anantnag-Rajouri against Mian Altaf Ahmad. Appeals to Kashmiri Pandit community, emphasizing majority-minority relationships and understanding of Kashmiri Pandits' trauma.
India needs to create 115 million jobs by 2030, research shows
India needs to create 115 million jobs by 2030 to boost services and manufacturing for economic expansion. The country must generate 16.5 million jobs annually, 10.4 million from the formal sector, to address high youth unemployment and low labor force participation rate.
PM Modi's guarantees "not delivered", 83 per cent youths jobless in country: TMC
Amit Mitra criticized PM Narendra Modi for unmet guarantees, emphasizing 83% youth unemployment. He also mentioned the TMC's alliance with INDIA and criticized the NDA's Skill India program, highlighting low vocational training rates.
Cattle smuggling crackdown, slot booking policy, economic woes: Bongaon's struggle amidst transition
Bongaon, a border town in West Bengal, has experienced a crackdown on cattle smuggling and changes in goods truck movement regulations, leading to alternative smuggling activities, youth migration to other states, and rising unemployment. The region has been known for its clandestine cattle trade, which was worth hundreds of crores of rupees and accounted for the region's parallel economy. However, stringent measures by the Bangladesh Security Force (BSF) have led to a complete shutdown of cattle smuggling in the area over the last few years.
Congress questions PM Modi on Agnipath scheme, accuses his govt of betraying youth
The Congress accuses PM Modi of betraying youth with the Agnipath scheme impacting jobs. Questions include unfulfilled promises of airports in Bihar and idle sugar mills. Modi's failure to deliver on these pledges and clean up the Ganga are highlighted. The Agnipath scheme's impact on job prospects and youth opposition are also raised.
J&K: Border residents vote without fear of shelling; raise concern over unemployment
According to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir Pandurang K Pole, a total of 158 polling stations, out of 2,416, were set up in the border areas in Jammu and Samba districts besides the Kalakote-Sunderbani segment in Rajouri district.
India objects to ILO report that claims 83% unemployed are youth
Labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra called senior ILO officials and conveyed the government's displeasure over the India Employment Report 2024, prepared by the Institute for Human Development in collaboration with a multilateral organisation, people familiar with the development told ET.
Debutant's poll: What do the first-time voters of Election 2024, who have come of age in the Modi regime, want?
A recent analysis found that while there are 1.8 crore new young voters, they represent less than 40% of those eligible to vote in this age group. Even among young voters who are keen to exercise their franchise, there is confusion about how to go about it logistically, says Shevika M, founder and director of Kuviraa, a Mumbai-based nonprofit that works with young girls to increase their knowledge of and engagement in politics.
Voting is not just a right but a responsibility also: First-time voters in Arunachal Pradesh
Voting for the two Lok Sabha constituencies and the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly will be held simultaneously on April 19. Eighteen-year-old Millo Sunyo who will vote for the first time said: "Voting is not just a right but a responsibility of all eligible voters to exercise their adult franchise for building a strong base for a vibrant democracy".
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