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Have earnings grown post-pandemic? – The Hindu

October 22, 2023 admin

Casual women workers — across both rural and urban sectors — saw a net increase in their average real monthly earnings | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM. B Recent data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of 2022-23 revealed a strengthening of the labour market, with unemployment rates falling and labour force participation rates (LFPRs) rising. Rural women’s LFPRs — for those aged 15 and above — rose from 19.7% in 2018-19 to 41.5% in…

Business

Transport officials in Andhra Pradesh warn private bus operators against fleecing passengers during festival season

October 22, 2023 admin

Officials of the Road Transport Authority (RTA) have issued a stern warning to private bus operators against fleecing passengers during the festival season by jacking up the ticket fares. The department personnel have been conducting surprise checks at the main toll plazas, booking cases and collecting fines from the law-violating bus operators across the State….

Nation

Support for disgruntled BJP, Congress leaders spurs protests across Madhya Pradesh

October 22, 2023 admin

Congress workers stage a protest against the distribution of ticket for Badnagar state assembly constituency ahead of the assembly election, at the residence of state Congress president Kamal Nath, in Bhopal, on Oct. 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Protests by angry supporters of BJP and Congress leaders who failed to secure tickets for the…

Nation

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs PAK | Neighbours’ rivalry lends an element of intrigue to the contest

October 22, 2023 admin

Team game: Afghanistan coach Trott was insistent that not just the spinners, but the other members, too, have to pull their weight. | Photo Credit: Jothi Ramalingam B One of the charms of international sports is the rivalries between countries for various reasons ranging from political to regional or shared borders and even style of…

Sports

Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test

October 22, 2023 admin

The crew module onboard an Indian Navy vessel at the end of the TV-D1 test. | Photo Credit: ISRO/Twitter There were two important forerunners to the success of the Test Vehicle Abort Mission (TV-D1) flight that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted on October 21. During the test, an uncrewed crew module was brought…

Science

ICC World Cup | Pakistan inspired by Saeed Anwar’s Chennai magic

October 22, 2023 admin

Pakistan opening batsman Saeed Anwar is seen during his monumental knock of 194 against India in Chennai on May 21, 1997. | Photo Credit: The Hindu ArchivesN Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will channel the spirit of record-setting compatriot Saeed Anwar and his country’s winning relationship with Chennai on October 23 in an effort to revive the…

Sports

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif moves to restore appeals against convictions

October 22, 2023 admin

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif releases a dove as he arrives to address a welcoming rally in Lahore, Pakistan, on Oct. 21, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif signed applications on his return to Pakistan to restore pending appeals against his convictions in the Avenfield Apartments and Al-Azizia corruption cases….

World

Foxconn under tax and land use investigations in China

October 22, 2023 admin

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn is under tax and land use investigations at several of its sites in China, state media reported on October 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn is under tax and land use investigations at several of its sites in China, state media reported on October 22. Chinese authorities…

World

Iran journalists who covered Amini’s death get jail sentences

October 22, 2023 admin

Women take part in a rally on the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini which prompted protests across the country, in Istanbul, Turkey on September 16, 2023. The Banner reads, “We revolt against the world for Mahsa Amini”. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s judiciary on October 22 announced lengthy jail sentences for two…

World

Women’s Indian Open golf | Diksha Dagar finishes creditable third; rookie Aline Krauter cruises to a five-shot win

October 22, 2023 admin

On top: Krauter after winning the $400,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open golf title. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. Diksha Dagar finished a creditable third before Aline Krauter added another chapter to the tale of a ‘rookie’ winning the $400,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open golf title at the DLF Golf and Country Club here. Commencing the…

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