Employment

Thackeray vowed to reinstate Mumbai as the financial hub, alleging its displacement to Gujarat, and promised to focus on generating employment opportunities for rural youth at the district level to curb migration from the state.

Despite these concerning statistics, the ILO report also highlights positive trends, including growth in overall job opportunities and a decline in the unemployment rate over recent years. Various initiatives and government policies have contributed to fostering job creation and economic empowerment

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has topped LinkedIn's latest ranking of companies to work for in India. Using exclusive data, the business and employment-focussed platform ranked the companies factoring in promotion rates and skill development among employees within each company. 

A viral video featuring a Muslim resident from Uttar Pradesh has captured widespread attention for its impassioned endorsement of PM Narendra Modi and a scathing critique of the opposition, particularly the Congress party.

The BJP manifesto focuses on strengthening border infrastructure, implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), elevating India's economic status, increasing employment opportunities, and establishing the country as a global manufacturing hub.

Salman Khan's bodyguard, Shera, who managed Hollywood celebs like Keanu Reeves and Justin Bieber when they came to India, reportedly gets paid Rs 2 crores per year for his employment with other benefits.

A Bengaluru woman's attempt to skip work for an IPL match was thwarted when her boss spotted her cheering for RCB on TV. Neha Dwivedi cited a family emergency but was caught on camera. Her boss jokingly asked about her experience, leading to a humorous exchange shared on Instagram. The incident sparked laughter and concern about her job.

New Zealand has implemented stricter visa rules, including language and skill criteria and shorter work permit durations, to address concerns regarding "unsustainable net migration." These changes, announced by Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford, aim to prioritize job opportunities for New Zealanders while attracting highly skilled migrants to address specific skill shortages

In a viral video circulating on social media platform X, a group of articulate Muslim youth has passionately voiced their grievances against the Congress party's decades-long governance in India.

Human rights advocates have also observed a global uptick in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias, and antisemitism following the latest outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

The fee adjustments are expected to significantly impact Indian nationals, especially those applying for H-1B, L-1, and EB-5 visas. USCIS has introduced substantial fee hikes, including a 70% increase for H-1B visa petitions, a 201% surge for L-1 visas, and a 129% rise for O-1 visas

The cousins themselves fell victim to a fraudulent scheme when they were duped into believing they were bound for employment in a German hotel but ended up in Bangkok.

S.C. Yadav, a 23-year-old from Thane, recounts being coerced into fraudulent activities at a Chinese call centre after being promised lucrative employment. He endured captivity, physical assault, and exploitation until seeking help from the Indian Embassy. His ordeal highlights the dangers of deceptive job offers and the vulnerability of migrant workers abroad.

Leaders and workers of the CPI(M) were arrested in Kalaburgi for staging a 'Modi Go Back' protest, demanding action on farmer and worker issues, including MSP for togari growers and releasing arrears under employment guarantee schemes. Accusations against the Prime Minister included failures on Manrega payments, drought relief, and CAA implementation.

The deal includes Operational Role Equipment and signifies a step towards indigenization in defence manufacturing. Additionally, a contract was signed with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for the procurement of 693 Armament Upgrades of Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M