Is Rajasthan’s labour market very different from the national one
Summary
According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data, employment statistics in Rajasthan may differ from the national level. Both the BJP and Congress have promised to create jobs in the state, making employment a prominent issue in the upcoming elections. Five charts using PLFS data provide insights into the state’s labour market.
CM Sarma on Akbaruddin Owaisi threatening cop
Summary
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Akbaruddin Owaisi for threatening a police officer in Hyderabad. Sarma stated that if such an incident happened in Assam, it would have been resolved within five minutes. He called on the Election Commission of India to cancel Owaisi’s candidature. AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi defended his brother’s remarks, stating that the official should not have intervened as only five minutes of campaign time remained. Akbaruddin Owaisi is contesting from the Chandrayangutta constituency, a stronghold of the AIMIM. The incident occurred ahead of the Telangana assembly polls.
Jaishankar on Resumption of E-Visas in Canada: ‘Situation Relatively Improved’
Summary
External affairs minister S Jaishankar stated that the resumption of e-visa services in Canada is a logical consequence of the situation relatively improving. The resumption of visa services comes after a month of suspension due to security threats faced by Indian diplomats. The eVisa facility has now been restored for all eligible Canadian citizens holding regular passports. India and Canada had been in a diplomatic tension since September, with Canada accusing Indian agents of being involved in a murder and India denying the allegations. Both countries expelled senior diplomats and suspended visa services.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Operation Enters Final Stage
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The rescue operation to save the 41 workers trapped in the collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand is in its final stage. Horizontal drilling has allowed for the placement of broad pipes up to a depth of 45 meters through the debris. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is cutting steel rods found in the debris to continue the rescue operation. The government warns that timelines are subject to change due to technical issues and unforeseen emergencies. Medical equipment has been brought to the site, and a team of doctors is on standby. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to conduct safety audits of all under-construction tunnels in the country. A 15-member NDRF team is responsible for evacuating the workers one by one through the pipes.
Fire breaks out in vegetable Mandi in UP’s Etawah; no casualties reported
Summary
A fire broke out at Naveen vegetable Mandi in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, with no casualties reported. Fire tenders were immediately deployed and the blaze was brought under control. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and further investigation is underway.
