Santosh Gangwar

Unemployment rate at 6.1%, labour force participation 36.9% in 2017-18: Govt cites new survey in Rajya Sabha

This survey on unemployment is not comparable to previous surveys, he said, adding it was an attempt to provide authentic data with the new survey conducted through the Ministry of Statistics.

Labour reforms: Govt to merge 13 central laws into single code; passage of Bill likely in Budget session

The government will push the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code in the Budget session of Parliament for approval, said Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Wednesday

FIR registered against Union minister Santosh Gangwar over 'north Indians lack qualification' comment after complaint by Bihar social worker

A criminal case has been filed against Union labour minister Santosh Gangwar over his 'North Indians lack qualification' comment in Bihar's Muzaffarpur.

'You want to escape by insulting north Indians': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Union minister Santosh Gangwar's remarks on unemployment

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed Union minister Santosh Gangwar for belittling North Indians.

Union minister Santosh Gangwar says no dearth of jobs, but north Indian candidates 'lack qualifications'

Claiming that there is no dearth of job opportunities in the country, Union minister Santosh Gangwar said that there is lack of qualifications among North Indian candidates.

Firstpost Explains: A look at the benefits, provisions of Worker Safety Code Bill and current scenario in India

Union Cabinet approved for the introduction of the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019. The proposal aims to enhance the coverage of the safety, health and working conditions provisions compared to the current scenario. The bill will merge the already existing 13 labour laws into a single code.

Jet Airways pilots threaten to stop flying from 1 April; set 31 March deadline on bailout plan, salaries dues payment

The decision was taken at the annual meeting of Jet Airways domestic pilots body National Aviators Guild after a meeting here lasting for over 90 minutes.

EPFO hikes interest rate on provident fund deposits to 8.65% for 2018-19; 6 crore subscribers to benefit: Govt

The EPFO had provided a five-year low rate of interest of 8.55 percent to its subscribers for 2017-18.

Narendra Modi meets Biplab ‘gaffe’ Dev today: Teaching his team to keep their trap shut has become a full-time job for PM

Every morning, Narendra Modi wakes up and probably wonders: Okay, which of my tribe is going to spoil it all by saying something stupid?

'Don't give masala to media': Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges BJP leaders to refrain from making irresponsible statements

Narendra Modi has also asked party leaders to refrain from making "irresponsible" statements, saying their responsibility has risen as public support has increased for the BJP