Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur over alleged NEET paper leaks and unemployment. Police arrested five individuals, and CJP supporters accused BJP of orchestrating the attack. Dipke vowed to continue peaceful protests.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), urged supporters to remain peaceful after being attacked during a protest in Jaipur. He stated the assault was a sign of fear and cowardice, asserting the movement for Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would continue.
Military spouses face a 20% unemployment rate and unique challenges like frequent relocations and caregiving duties. Many turn to entrepreneurship, but face obstacles like funding rejections and business disruption. A coalition is advocating for legislation to provide more federal funding and support for military spouse-owned businesses.
India's unemployment rate increased to 5.5% in May from 5.2% in April. Government data shows a slight rise in joblessness, with a moderation in the Labour Force Participation Rate and Worker Population Ratio, indicating a softening of labour market conditions.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a nationwide campaign of town hall discussions starting in Kota on June 17, addressing issues like NEET paper leaks and youth unemployment. The initiative aims to unite students and affected youth to demand accountability for examination failures.
A report suggests UK youth unemployment could rise to 1.25 million. Readers offer advice to young job seekers, emphasizing networking, self-belief, skill development, and maintaining well-being amidst job search challenges.
AI firm Anthropic commits $200 million to research AI's labor market impact and economic effects, proposing policies like UBI funded by AI taxes. CEO Dario Amodei warns of disruption exceeding past tech shifts.
South Korea's employment fell to 29.12 million in May, the first drop since Dec 2024, with unemployment rising to 2.9%. Job growth slowed significantly, and youth employment saw a sharp decline.
Thousands of young people in the UK, like Thomas and Hannah, face prolonged unemployment, relying on universal credit and struggling with low-paying jobs or no work at all. The crisis is exacerbated by the cost of living, the impact of COVID-19, and the rise of AI.
Reform UK and Conservatives are criticized for opposing net zero policies, which the CBI reports directly employ over 300,000 and support 1.1 million jobs. The article argues these parties promote fantasy industries and sabotage growth, potentially destroying 1.4 million jobs by 2040, while their funding comes from wealthy oil and gas interests.
While AI's growth might suggest a need for STEM focus, humanities are crucial for human uniqueness and thriving in an AI-driven world.
The Netherlands' 'no dead ends' education and employment system achieves a low 4.9% NEET rate among 18-24-year-olds, compared to the UK's 15.1%. Key strategies include compulsory education/training until 18, early streaming into vocational or academic tracks, work-study pathways, and state-supported apprenticeships, providing hands-on experiences and employer partnerships.
Marks & Spencer is introducing a paid training scheme for 16-24-year-olds, offering 1,000 places in the UK and Ireland to combat rising youth unemployment, where over 1 million young people are not in employment, education, or training.
Indian students, calling themselves 'cockroaches' after a Supreme Court chief justice's comment, protest the cancellation of medical college entrance exams due to leaked answers, linked to at least four student suicides.
The US added 172,000 jobs in May with an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.3%, indicating a resilient labor market. Despite this, US stocks fell sharply due to a sell-off in AI chip stocks, with the Nasdaq down 4%.
Russia's labor market boasts a record 61.5% workforce participation and 2.2% unemployment, yet faces structural challenges. Deputy PM Golikova emphasizes AI's potential to boost productivity by 21% by 2032, requiring upskilling, particularly in higher education.
The U.S. labor market added jobs for the third consecutive month in May, with significant gains in hospitality, construction, and healthcare. Despite a steady unemployment rate of 4.3%, wage growth lagged behind inflation, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, with unemployment holding at 4.3%. Hiring was broad-based, but wage growth stayed modest and many young and long-term unemployed workers still face difficulty.
Over 1.8 million Americans are now classified as long-term unemployed, a 45% increase since 2019. This situation impacts financial, emotional, and family health, with studies linking it to depression and increased crime rates in communities.
Turkey's unemployment rate stayed in single digits for the 36th consecutive month in April 2026, at 8.2%. Youth unemployment fell by 1.4 points to 14.5%, and female unemployment by 0.6 points to 11%.
Russia's labor market is in a difficult situation due to record low unemployment of 2.2%, leading to a shortage of personnel across many sectors, according to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. He stated that the labor deficit is a constraint and an indicator for the Central Bank's decisions on interest rates.
France's unemployment insurance reform, reducing compensation duration from 18 to 15 months for those with a "rupture conventionnelle," is set to be implemented soon after parliamentary adoption. The government is expected to issue a decree detailing the implementation.
Russia's economy has grown by over 10% in the last three years, significantly outpacing Europe's 3% growth, according to Maxim Oreshkin, deputy head of the Russian presidential administration. He also stated that Russia has the world's lowest unemployment rate, attributing growth to increased labor productivity.
France faces potential recession in 2026 with a 0.1% PIB drop, 8.1% unemployment, and record business failures. Rising inflation and public debt add to concerns, prompting a look at Bitcoin as a potential safe-haven asset.
