Indian women working over 55 hours a week experience stress and mental health issues. The "Right to Disconnect" law allows employees to disconnect from work outside regular hours, promoting better working conditions, employee well-being, and sustainable economic growth. Although India lacks specific laws, constitutional and judicial rulings support this right.
The India Skills Report 2025 predicts that 55% of Indian graduates will be employable by 2025, up from 51.2% in 2024. The report highlights the strong correlation between technical and management education and employability, with men's employability rate rising from 51.8% to 53.5%, and women's rate falling from 50.9% to 47.5%.
A cess is a tax on taxes charged by the Central Government for specific purposes like cleanliness or primary education, based on total tax liability. A surcharge is an additional tax imposed on higher-income individuals or entities. Both are deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India and remain under Union government control.
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has reported a significant increase in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) between 2017-18 and 2022-23. Rural areas saw a rise from 24.6% to 41.5%, while urban areas saw a rise from 20.4% to 25.4%. The study highlights the importance of increased female LFPR for economic growth.
India's Foreign Secretary visited Bangladesh to meet with the interim government to maintain a strong partnership despite recent tensions. Both sides agreed to work together to resolve tensions and address shared concerns, such as security, development, and regional cooperation. India must balance promoting Bangladesh's democratic processes with addressing religious freedom and regional stability.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's religious remarks at an Allahabad High Court event sparked protest, violating ethical guidelines for judicial impartiality. The in-house procedure for handling judicial misconduct, established in 1999, allows complaints to the President, Chief Justice of India, or High Court Chief Justice, with serious allegations potentially leading to voluntary retirement or impeachment.