India witnessed a surge in formal job creation for women since 2018-19 with net new addition of female employees under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) more than doubling in the last five years as companies become more inclusive and move towards greater gender parity. The payroll data for EPFO showed net new addition of … Read more
Since the beginning of Israeli strikes following Hamas’ surprise attack in southern Israel on October 7, over 4,700 people have died in the Gaza Strip, according to reports from the territory’s leaders. Of these, close to 1,800 were children, says the Palestinian health ministry. Israeli strikes on Gaza have also left about 16,000 people injured. … Read more
A better than expected economic activity in the fourth quarter and a strong services sector-led growth contributed to urban unemployment declining further to 6.8% from 7.2% in the previous quarter. The unemployment rate for both males and females aged 15 years and above declined to 6.8% in Q4FY23, way below 8.2% during a similar period … Read more