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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicRural unemployment

Topic: Rural unemployment

Karnataka’s welfare paradox? As scheme payouts rose, rural workforce shrunk

Govt-commissioned study reveals labour force participation in rural areas dropped from 63.1% to 55.1% in 2 years, raising concerns about the impact of its flagship Yuva Nidhi scheme.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.