News for 'youth employment'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs but that was not their focus.'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The youth -- their dreams of government jobs unfulfilled -- are voicing their frustration.

Employment dole for jobless ruled out

Employment dole for jobless ruled out

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

There were over 4.07 crore (40.7 million) job seekers on the live register of employment exchanges as on September 30, 2004 and there is no proposal to provide unemployment allowance to the educated unemployed youth mainly on account of resource cons

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Giving out sports quota jobs to youth and junior athletes not a good idea: Tejaswin Shankar

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections.

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana by bucking anti-incumbency, managed to make significant inroads into the Dalit seats and Jat strongholds.

The Intern's Dilemma

The Intern's Dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'When it is unpaid, sometimes, they don't take you seriously.' 'Work is not reviewed, and there is no effort in making interns learn.'

Modi takes a selfie with his Kashmiri 'friend'

Modi takes a selfie with his Kashmiri 'friend'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

It was a dream-come-true moment for Kashmiri youth Nazim Nazeer on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only took a selfie with him but also referred to him as a 'friend'.

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Demand for frontline jobs decreased by 17.5% in FY23

Demand for frontline jobs decreased by 17.5% in FY23

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Having seen a rapid growth in demand for frontline workers in FY22 with the economy opening up, the growth seems to have muted in FY23 due to macroeconomic challenges. According to BetterPlace's Frontline Index Report, total demand for frontline jobs decreased by 17.5 per cent. In FY23, 6.6 million frontline jobs were created in India as compared to 8 million in FY22.

3 Indians, who were assaulted by Saudi employer, return home

3 Indians, who were assaulted by Saudi employer, return home

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The plight of the three came to light after a Whatsapp video of a Saudi employer allegedly beating them with a wooden plank surfaced.

Mufti kicks off employment schemes in J&K

Mufti kicks off employment schemes in J&K

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

The chief minister distributed over 1,000 employment orders to youth in Srinagar.

What CII wants Modi 3.0 govt to do to boost growth

What CII wants Modi 3.0 govt to do to boost growth

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Industry body CII on Thursday made a case for pushing reforms in sectors like land, labour, and agriculture by the Modi 3.0 government to accelerate economic growth, which is estimated to be around 8 per cent in the current financial year. CII president Sanjiv Puri said a lot of policy interventions in the past have put the economy on "a much stronger wicket". "The growth rate is poised to touch 8 per cent during the current year, marking the fourth consecutive year of above 7 per cent + growth.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

'Hemant Soren Fears He Will Be Exposed'

'Hemant Soren Fears He Will Be Exposed'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'He fears that the youth tide has gone against him and he will be swept away in the next assembly election in the state.'

Defiant Akhilesh garlands JP bust on road, urges Nitish to exit NDA

Defiant Akhilesh garlands JP bust on road, urges Nitish to exit NDA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Yadav took to social media and shared video clips and pictures of the deployment of security personnel, including police and rapid action force, with barricades near his house here, a stone's throw away from the Samajwadi Party headquarters.

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government will use the unorganised workers database - e-Shram portal - to provide the benefits of various government programmes to the nearly 300 million workers over the next five years, if it is voted to power for the third consecutive term in the upcoming general elections. "We have registered unorganised workers on the e-Shram platform. "We will reach out to the e-Shram registered 'shramik bandhu' and help them avail the benefits of various government programmes that they are eligible for," the manifesto of the party read.

Shut casinos may hit Goan jobs, fears Cong

Shut casinos may hit Goan jobs, fears Cong

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Fearing the closure of offshore casinos in the coastal state, ahead of the general elections, Goa Congress has swore by employment opportunities created by these vessels for many of the locals.

You dismissed the subject in just 10 words: Chidambaram cautions govt on inflation

You dismissed the subject in just 10 words: Chidambaram cautions govt on inflation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

He argued that if inflation is low, stable and moving towards the 4 per cent target, why has the RBI not revised downward the bank rate fixed in June 2023?

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The detention of one person under the Act, however, was not revoked as he has many cases pending against him.

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Who are these people on the streets?' 'They are youth and students who were hoodwinked, bluffed by Modi for the last seven years, with a promise of 2 crore jobs every year.' 'And Mamata sings the same tune.' 'But the youth can see that as long as there is Mamata or Modi, there is no hope.'

Can't lose democracy by allowing parties in power...: SC

Can't lose democracy by allowing parties in power...: SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The top court's remark came while setting aside an order of the Madras high court which directed the Tamil Nadu government to create the posts under the designation.

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'

Sikkim Awaits 'Golay Ke Nau Guarantee'

Sikkim Awaits 'Golay Ke Nau Guarantee'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'These include economic prosperity, a promising future for youth, empowerment for women, a thriving society, robust healthcare, quality education, elevated living standards, agricultural prosperity, and robust social security coupled with effective governance.'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

The top 5 challenges facing India's youth

The top 5 challenges facing India's youth

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Motivational speaker and former Indian Coast Guard officer Kulpreet Yadav explains why India's youngsters don't have it easy.

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Go around and ask what Amritpal has done for the village and nearby areas.'

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

PM now resorting to hate speech, lies: Cong hits back

PM now resorting to hate speech, lies: Cong hits back

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The Congress on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks targeting the party, saying after facing 'disappointment' in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, the PM has now resorted to 'lies' and 'hate speech' to divert people from the real issues.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

Budget doesn't have much for the youth

Budget doesn't have much for the youth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'The strategies outlined in Jaitley's Budget won't create the millions of jobs needed to dispel the despair and cynicism of militant youth in the Red Corridor running from Nepal to Tamil Nadu.'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

Relief for Cong as Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh softens stand

Relief for Cong as Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh softens stand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The announcement from the Congress lawmaker brought fore cracks in the party, which on Tuesday lost the sole Rajya Sabha seat to the Bharatiya Janata Party and is apparently scrambling to keep its members together to prevent the fall of its government.