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8 Million People Are Jobless In Pakistan, Unemployment Rate Jumps To 7.1%
The unemployment rate in Pakistan has risen, resulting in the number of jobless people in the country crossing the figure of eight million people, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024-2025 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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New Labour Laws Likely To Generate 77 Lakh New Jobs: Report
The implementation of the government's new labour reforms could significantly boost employment and formalisation in India's labour market over the medium term, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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New Labour Codes To Make Workplaces Safer, Equitable For Women
The just-implemented four Labour Codes, which came into force last Friday, among several reforms, marked a major milestone in creating a safer, fairer, and more inclusive workplace for women, the government said.
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"Greatly Empowers Our Workers": PM Modi On Implementation Of Labour Codes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the four new labour codes, to be implemented from today, provide a strong foundation for universal social security and will protect workers' rights.
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'Company Got 5,189 H-1B Visas, Then Laid Off 16,000 Americans': US Defends Move
The White House issued a fact sheet, justifying US President Donald Trump's move to impose a fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visa applications, citing concern over US workers being replaced with "lower-paid foreign labour"
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a group of agents accused of cheating two men under the guise of providing jobs in Russia.
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Gujarat Sarpanch Gets Independence Day Invite For Role In Op Sindoor
Sarpanch Thanabhai Dodia of Jaloya village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has been invited as a special guest for the Independence Day celebrations in recognition of his village's contributions during Op Sindoor.
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5 Bangladeshi Immigrants Arrested For Forcibly Trying To Enter Red Fort: Cops
Delhi Police said on Monday they have arrested five Bangladeshi "illegal immigrants" and launched an investigation.
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India's Social Security Coverage Increased By 64% In 10 Years: Centre
India has achieved a milestone in social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. India's social security coverage has risen from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, a 45 percentage point surge in the last ten years.
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"There Was A Time...": Rishabh Pant, After Flop Show In IPL 2025, Makes Blunt Qualification Remark
Before this match, in 12 appearances, Pant laboured to muster up 135 runs at a scrappy average of 12.27 while barely managing to maintain a strike rate of 100.
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On Labour Day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Highlights Workers' Struggles
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha extended heartfelt greetings to workers on International Labour Day on Thursday.
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"Preyed Upon Vulnerable": Delhi Man Sentenced To Life For Raping, Impregnating Minor
The incident came to light in February when the victim was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of abdominal pain. Upon examination, she was found to be in labour and subsequently gave birth to a baby.
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Integration Of AI Will Boost Productivity, Quality Of Work: Economic Survey
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into India's labour market will improve workforce quality, increase productivity, and generate jobs, said the Economic Survey tabled in the parliament on Friday.
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Who Is Tulip Siddiq? UK MP Under Fire Over Linked To Sheikh Hasina
Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to sack his anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq after Bangladesh interim head Muhammad Yunus condemned the use of properties gifted to her by the South Asian country's former regime.
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Manual Labour Resumes Excavation Work Of Sambhal Stepwell After JCB Fails
The excavation began with the help of local workers, who took over the task of uncovering what turned out to be a historical stepwell.
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8 Million People Are Jobless In Pakistan, Unemployment Rate Jumps To 7.1%
The unemployment rate in Pakistan has risen, resulting in the number of jobless people in the country crossing the figure of eight million people, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024-2025 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
-
New Labour Laws Likely To Generate 77 Lakh New Jobs: Report
The implementation of the government's new labour reforms could significantly boost employment and formalisation in India's labour market over the medium term, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
-
New Labour Codes To Make Workplaces Safer, Equitable For Women
The just-implemented four Labour Codes, which came into force last Friday, among several reforms, marked a major milestone in creating a safer, fairer, and more inclusive workplace for women, the government said.
-
"Greatly Empowers Our Workers": PM Modi On Implementation Of Labour Codes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the four new labour codes, to be implemented from today, provide a strong foundation for universal social security and will protect workers' rights.
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'Company Got 5,189 H-1B Visas, Then Laid Off 16,000 Americans': US Defends Move
The White House issued a fact sheet, justifying US President Donald Trump's move to impose a fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visa applications, citing concern over US workers being replaced with "lower-paid foreign labour"
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Victims Left Stranded In Russia After Paying Rs 4.5 Lakh, Delhi Cops Probe Job Scam
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a group of agents accused of cheating two men under the guise of providing jobs in Russia.
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Gujarat Sarpanch Gets Independence Day Invite For Role In Op Sindoor
Sarpanch Thanabhai Dodia of Jaloya village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district has been invited as a special guest for the Independence Day celebrations in recognition of his village's contributions during Op Sindoor.
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5 Bangladeshi Immigrants Arrested For Forcibly Trying To Enter Red Fort: Cops
Delhi Police said on Monday they have arrested five Bangladeshi "illegal immigrants" and launched an investigation.
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India's Social Security Coverage Increased By 64% In 10 Years: Centre
India has achieved a milestone in social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. India's social security coverage has risen from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, a 45 percentage point surge in the last ten years.
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"There Was A Time...": Rishabh Pant, After Flop Show In IPL 2025, Makes Blunt Qualification Remark
Before this match, in 12 appearances, Pant laboured to muster up 135 runs at a scrappy average of 12.27 while barely managing to maintain a strike rate of 100.
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On Labour Day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Highlights Workers' Struggles
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha extended heartfelt greetings to workers on International Labour Day on Thursday.
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"Preyed Upon Vulnerable": Delhi Man Sentenced To Life For Raping, Impregnating Minor
The incident came to light in February when the victim was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of abdominal pain. Upon examination, she was found to be in labour and subsequently gave birth to a baby.
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Integration Of AI Will Boost Productivity, Quality Of Work: Economic Survey
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into India's labour market will improve workforce quality, increase productivity, and generate jobs, said the Economic Survey tabled in the parliament on Friday.
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Who Is Tulip Siddiq? UK MP Under Fire Over Linked To Sheikh Hasina
Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to sack his anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq after Bangladesh interim head Muhammad Yunus condemned the use of properties gifted to her by the South Asian country's former regime.
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Manual Labour Resumes Excavation Work Of Sambhal Stepwell After JCB Fails
The excavation began with the help of local workers, who took over the task of uncovering what turned out to be a historical stepwell.
