The government reported that India’s urban labor force participation rate (LFPR) rose to 60.1% for July 2023-June 2024, up from 57.9% the previous year. Female LFPR increased from 37% to 41.7%, while male LFPR rose slightly from 78.5% to 78.8%. The worker population ratio (WPR) also improved, with overall unemployment remaining stable at 3.2%.
BJP leader Gudur Narayana Reddy urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prioritize aid for struggling milk producers in the state. Farmers have not been paid for milk procurement for three months, forcing many to sell their cattle. Reddy criticized the government for failing to deliver on promises and emphasized the need for immediate action […]
Maharashtra government officially approved the renaming of Pune airport to ‘Tukaram Maharaj Airport’. This decision was taken in honor of the revered 17th-century saint. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting. This aims to pay tribute to Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a prominent spiritual figure in Maharashtra’s history, known for his devotional poetry and influence […]
In response to the “adulteration” controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus, Mankameshwar temple has banned outside prasad, allowing only homemade offerings or fruits. Mahant Devya Giri condemned the use of non-vegetarian ingredients, calling it an “unpardonable crime.” The issue surfaced after allegations of substandard ingredients, prompting AP’s CM to announce inv...
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin called upon EAM Jaishankar to intervene and address the hefty fines being imposed on Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy. Last week, 37 fishermen were detained by Sri Lankan Navy, along with three mechanized boats. CM Stalin expressed concern over the increasing instances of fishermen being arrested while […]
A Sikh student was assaulted and had his turban forcibly removed during a clash at Sri Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi, ahead of the upcoming DUSU elections. A viral video shows the student being dragged and beaten. An FIR has been filed, and police are forming teams to identify the assailants. The college has […]
India said that an mpox case involving a traveller in the southern state of Kerala was from the fast-spreading clade 1b variety. This marks the country’s first recorded case from the new strain. Manisha Verma, a spokesperson for the health ministry, confirmed the strain. She said that the mpox case reported in Kerala’s Malappuram district […]
Union Health Ministry issued a show cause notice to AR Dairy. It is one of the companies which supplied ghee to the Tirupati temple. The notice has been sent by FSSAI. AR Dairy came under scrutiny after a report by NDDB CALF, found that ghee samples used in the famed Tirupati laddoos contained foreign fats, […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported its highest-ever monthly payroll addition in July 2024, with 19.94 lakh members joining the ranks. This highlights a shift in India’s employment landscape, reflecting the effectiveness of the Modi Government’s transformative schemes aimed at driving job creation and formalizing the job market.
Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar recently addressed the ongoing speculation regarding his relationship with his nephew, Ajit Pawar.
Ahead of the Haryana assembly polls, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed several critical issues facing the state, including the BJP's setbacks
HYDRA conducted a demolition drive in Madhapur on Monday, targeting unauthorized structures at Kaviuri Hills Park. The action was prompted by complaints regarding a sports academy operating illegally in the park. As a result, HYDRA demolished the academy’s structures. Further details regarding the operation and any additional actions taken are expected to be released soon.
AAP leader Atishi took charge as the Delhi Chief Minister on Monday. But she left Arvind Kejriwal’s seat empty in the CM office. This empty chair placed beside her was an unabashed declaration and gesture of her allegiance to Kejriwal. She even compared herself to Bharat – from the epic Ramayana – who ruled in […]
TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh appeared before CBI officers in connection with RG Kar rape-murder case. Ghosh arrived at CBI’s CGO Complex office in Salt Lake. “We had summoned him for questioning on the RG Kar hospital incident,” CBI said. Ghosh is believed to have played “an important role in arranging the hasty final rites of […]