Joblessness

Auto sector slowdown: Component makers are holding a mirror to the economy, reflection isn’t pretty

For eight months straight, auto sales have been slowing across products and verticals—both passenger and commercial

Lack of jobs is a very real challenge

Politicians are happy quoting the unemployment issue to drive political mileage but have not had the patience to do a deep dive for a solution

Fitch flags concerns of high joblessness, rural distress and GDP growth deceleration on weak manufacturing

Global ratings agency Fitch on Thursday said there has been a rise in unemployment in the country, and attributed GDP growth deceleration to domestic factors like weak manufacturing and dip in farmers' income

India's unemployment rate hits 45-year high in 2017-18, joblessness rate touches 6.1: NSSO data

The assessment by the NSSO conducted between July 2017-June 2018, showed the unemployment rate stood at 6.1 percent, the highest since 1972-73, the report said.

CMIE data shows 11 mn jobs lost in 2018: Labour reforms need of the hour, but no political party is serious about it

According to a report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), job losses, and the number of unemployed people in the country have been steadily rising

BJP responds to Rahul Gandhi's comments about Islamic State, says he is 'incapable' of leading Opposition party

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that the BJP strongly condemns Rahul Gandhi's statements, which have "belittled" Indian politics in the eyes of the world.

Punjab's Migrant Workers in West Asia, Part I: Lack of opportunities makes state's youth ignore life-threatening risks

Given Punjab's massive unemployment problem, thousands of marginalised and poor youths continue to ignore the risks and seek prospects in the Middle East

Donald Trump's first State of Union speech low on data; US president uses jingoism, emotion to tide over lack of facts

Instead of citing data to back up claims of a roaring economy, more jobs, better national security, Donald Trump lauded American patriots and luminaries, only deflecting attention away from his own failing regime

Driverless cars will not be allowed in India, they will lead to joblessness, says Nitin Gadkari

The government will focus on training drivers as adequate driving skills can provide employment to about 50 lakh people.

Donald Trump bats for 'apprenticeships' as way to fill jobs gap, but unwilling to devote funds to plan

President Donald Trump says apprenticeships could match workers with millions of open jobs, but he's reluctant to devote more taxpayer money to the effort