Unemployment

Prakash Javadekar approves setting up of 'National Recruitment Agency'

Union Cabinet Minister Prakash Javadekar approved setting up of 'National Recruitment Agency' in a press conference today.

Aug 19, 2020, 16:00 PM IST

Coronavirus-triggered layoffs in US hit nearly 39 million

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the two months since the coronavirus took hold in the US has swelled to nearly 39 million, the government reported Thursday, even as states from coast to coast gradually reopen their economies and let people go back to work.

May 22, 2020, 08:58 AM IST

3 million more layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage caused by coronavirus in US

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for US unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen. Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.

May 15, 2020, 08:07 AM IST

US unemployment rate surges to 14.7 per cent, worst since Great Depression

The unemployment rate of 14.7 per cent is the highest rate since the Great Depression, The Washington Post reported.

May 09, 2020, 09:06 AM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, February 13, 2020

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.

Feb 13, 2020, 22:12 PM IST

More urban Indians worried about jobs, still back govt: Survey

58 percent of urban Indian respondents, in January, believed that India is heading in the right direction, unlike global citizens, of whom at least 61 percent believe their country is on the wrong track

Feb 07, 2020, 18:42 PM IST

DNA analysis of major crisis of educated jobless

Watch DNA analysis of a major crisis of educated jobless with Sudhir Chaudhary.

Nov 26, 2019, 23:30 PM IST

Unemployment rising due to upsurge in new technology: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Athawale, however, said that the onus to provide employment to the people falls on the shoulders of the central government.

Sep 15, 2019, 17:02 PM IST

Overqualified candidates can’t be appointed to menial jobs despite unemployment, rules Madras HC

In February this year, a major furor erupted after highly qualified candidates applied for the posts of sanitary workers in Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat. 

Jul 11, 2019, 14:59 PM IST

Shiv Sena attacks government over unemployment, growth rate

tThe new Cabinet during its meeting on Friday revealed the Central Statistic Office data which showed that the unemployment rate in the country has touched its 45-year high.

Jun 03, 2019, 11:12 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke: GDP growth drops below 6% ;Unemployment at 45-year high

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues. GDP growth drops below 6 %; Unemployment at 45-year high

Jun 01, 2019, 19:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand firms' closure to render hundreds jobless

Seven factories were being closed in Udhamsingh Nagar district. Similarly, one factory each is being closed in Dehradun, Chamoli and Pauri districts. 

Apr 26, 2019, 19:30 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Poverty and Unemployment an excuse to target PM Modi? Watch special debate

In this segment of Zee News, we brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issue. In today's debate we ask: Poverty and Unemployment an excuse to target PM Modi? Watch full video to know more.

Apr 06, 2019, 19:28 PM IST

Morning Breaking: Young India Adhikar March to protest against govt’s policies

Students and youth from over 50 organisations from across the country are expected to participate in the Young India Adhikar March on Thursday. This comes after a month-long campaign across the country to protest the Central government’s education policy and growing unemployment.

Feb 07, 2019, 09:54 AM IST

Watch Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, 31st January, 2019

Watch the complete segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary, 31st January, 2019. This segment of DNA brings to you analysis of top news of the day.

Jan 31, 2019, 23:08 PM IST

DNA: Unemployment rate highest in 45 years report not verified, says NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar said today that the country's unemployment rate rose to a 45-year-high in 2017-18 is "not verified" and the "veracity of the data is not known".

Jan 31, 2019, 22:56 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, 31st January, 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jan 31, 2019, 22:16 PM IST

Goa's Deputy Speaker alarms about unemployment, says youth migrating out of state

Deputy Speaker Goa Assembly Michael Lobo on Friday raised the issue of unemployment in the state. 

Oct 05, 2018, 20:25 PM IST

Why food delivery boys in India can earn more than PhDs

It is a cultural thing with Indians, and it takes a while for culture to change.

Sep 05, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

'Excellent question': Rahul Gandhi's jibe at Nitin Gadkari's 'where are the jobs' remark

Nitin Gadkari had on Saturday said that reservations will not guarantee employment as jobs are shrinking.

Aug 06, 2018, 12:08 PM IST