India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Sex ratio in India is expected to improve to 952 women per 1000 men by 2036 from 943 in 2011, according to a report 'Women and Men in India 2023' released by the ministry of statistics and......

Unemployment rate rises marginally to 5.2% in Sep

The unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above increased marginally to 5.2 per cent in September, according to a government survey released on Wednesday. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The......

Jobless rate at 4-month low of 5.1% in Aug

Labour markets showed positive momentum in August as the unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month to a four-month low of 5.1 per cent from 5.2 per cent in July. It was on account of......

Unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July

The rate of unemployment in the country declined to 5.2 per cent in July from 5.6 per cent in June, a government survey said on Monday. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The unemployment rate (UR) in May......

Youth Unemployment Rate Rises For Second Month In A Row

The rise was more pronounced in urban areas than in the rural areas. IMAGE: Youth line up at a job fair. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The unemployment rate among youth -- 15-29 age group......