Politics

Economic Survey 2023-24: Unemployment declines to 3.2%, focus shifts to skilling, investment

The survey reveals notable progress in India's labour market over the past six years, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.2% for 2022-23.

Economic Survey 2023-24: Agriculture poised for 4.18% growth amid global economic challenges

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the Indian economy, demonstrating steady growth with an average annual rate of 4.18% at constant prices over the past five years. However, provisional estimates for 2023-24 show a slower growth rate of 1.4% at constant prices, highlighting both progress and areas needing improvement.

PM Modi criticizes opposition, assures action on NEET leak

PM Modi said, "For 2.5 hours, an attempt was made to suppress the voice of the Prime Minister in the last session. The people of the country have sent us for the country and not for the party."

Government lifts ban on govt employees participating in RSS activities, sparks political debate

The decision reverses orders issued in 1966, 1970, and 1980, which had prohibited such participation. The office memorandum of the decision was issued with the approval of competent authority.

Mamata, Akhilesh criticize BJP, offer refuge to Bangladeshis at Martyrs’ Day rally

“I want to thank Akhilesh ji, you have accepted my invitation. I want the relationship of Bengal to be better with the entire country. I want to say the 'Khel' that you showed in UP, they (BJP) should have resigned from their post but they are shameless. They have tried every agency and every means possible but they have still lost...In North Bengal, our results have not been good but I hope in the coming days we will be winning there,” Mamata said at the rally.