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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicInternational Labour Organization

Topic: International Labour Organization

India’s 12-hour workday is the wrong kind of capitalism: Andy Mukherjee

New Delhi: While the rest of the world frets over artificial intelligence and how it could hollow out demand for human effort, a zeitgeist-defying...

Report on high unemployment among Indian youth missing from its website, ILO says ‘technical glitch’

The India Employment Report 2024, released in March this year, had painted a dire picture of India’s labour landscape, reportedly to the displeasure of the Indian govt.

ILO, Brazil & US launch campaign to protect workers from excessive heat stress

The ILO estimates that 2.4 billion workers out of a global workforce of 3.4 billion are likely to experience excessive heat during their work.

Unemployment nears 80% in Gaza, says UN labour agency

Israeli offensive has killed more than 36k people, according to health authorities in Gaza Strip, where around half of its population lived below poverty line even before the war.

Despite highest wages across India, Kerala’s young males are among most unemployed in the country

An analysis of data from the India Employment Report's Employment Conditions Index shows that Kerala ranks among the worst in India when it comes to employment conditions for its males.

Only half of India’s working-age population works, most still in agriculture, shows ILO report

International Labour Organization's India Employment Report shows that despite reasonably high growth, there hasn't been commensurate expansion in productive employment opportunities.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.