The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation reports an increase in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for December 2025, with female participation reaching a yearly high. The overall Unemployment Rate (UR) remains relatively stable, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data.
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, organized the National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls 2026. The conference aimed to discuss and enhance India's Strategic Trade Control (STC) framework, focusing on policies under the
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding the abduction and rape of a 14-year-old girl in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. One of the accused is reportedly a Sub-Inspector of the Uttar Pradesh police. The NHRC has issued a notice to the state&
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will host India's inaugural National Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers from January 16-17, 2026, in Hyderabad, Telangana, aiming to integrate tribal healers into the public health system. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed with the ICMR–Regional Medical Research Centre
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh stressed the necessity of integrating institutional human knowledge in the development of accountable Artificial Intelligence (AI) within legislatures during the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth. He highlighted the importance of hybrid approaches, combining human judgment with AI technology to