Addressing a poll rally in Assandh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi exuded confidence that the grand old party would sweep the October 5 Haryana assembly election.
In a dramatic escalation of student protests in Bangladesh, demonstrators stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing hundreds of inmates and setting the facility on fire. A police officer confirmed the incident, and a resident witnessed prisoners fleeing with their belongings.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks came over the incident of a stampede-like situation witnessed after some 800 people turned up for walk-in interviews held by a firm for 40 vacancies in Ankleshwar in Gujarat's Bharuch district.
A chaotic scene unfolded in Gujarat's Bharuch as 1,800 job seekers vied for just 10 positions at a private company, leading to a railing collapse. The incident has sparked political debate, with Congress criticising the BJP.
Speaking at the inauguration of Zofa Agency, a private placement agency approved by the Union Ministry of External Affairs, CM Lalduhoma emphasised the importance of skill development and urged job seekers to consider even low-paying jobs overseas.
As per the survey, the female unemployment rate in the urban areas decreased from 9.2 per cent in January-March 2023 to 8.5 per cent in January-March 2024.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in an exclusive conversation with India TV targeted the BJP-led government at the Centre saying it doesn't talk about jobs, price rise and tries to divert attention by talking about religion during elections.
In the election season, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued his attacks against the Modi government. Last time, his statement that the Congress is fighting a 'Shakti', sparked controversy and drew a strong retort from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress has promised Rs 1 lakh apprenticeship scheme for graduates, diploma holders below the age of 25 in order to address the unemployment issue, if they are voted to power.
The unemployment rate for males fell to 5.8 per cent while for females, it declined to 8.6 per cent during the period.
In July 2022, the government had informed Parliament that in eight years, 22 crore youth applied for jobs but only seven lakh youth got the jobs, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra posted on X.
The IT sector mirrored trends seen in the latter half of 2023, with a 21 per cent fall in December compared to the same month in the previous year and a 4 per cent drop from November 2023.
The Karnataka government is ready to implement the Yuva Nidhi scheme, which is one of the five poll promises made by the Congress party. Through this scheme, unemployed graduates and diploma holders will receive an allowance. The registration process for this scheme will begin on December 26th.
The retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) had touched a high of 7.8 per cent in April 2022. However, now it has been close to the Reserve Bank's target of 4 per cent.
Comparing Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to a "world-famous actor," Gandhi ridiculed his focus on appearances over work. She also mocked Modi for complaining about opposition abuse, suggesting the title "Mere Naam" for a fictional movie about him.
India's unemployment rate has reached a six-year low at 3.2% for individuals aged 15 and above during July 2022-June 2023, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The report shows a steady decline in unemployment, particularly in rural and urban areas.
Naukri.com's monthly 'Naukri JobSpeak Index' report, published on Monday, suggested that IT, BPO or ITES and FMCG have experienced negative trends in terms of hiring in September. 2,835 white-collar job postings in September, said the report.
The AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said that the prices of fuel and medicines have gone up considerably under Modi's rule. He also criticised the Agniveer scheme, saying that it has betrayed youngsters.
The former JK Chief Minister assured to make all possible efforts to bring development, prosperity and peace in the region and will create enough job opportunities for unemployed youth.
Once again there is a debate on poverty in the country...but this time a positive debate...how much poverty has decreased in the country...how fast
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