Women’s participation in formal workforce up 18.4 pc in 4 years: Minister
NationalBusinessJuly 28, 2025 2:31 PM

Women’s participation in formal workforce up 18.4 pc in 4 years: Minister

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The participation of women in the country’s formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 — a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Women’s participation in formal workforce up 18.4 pc in 4 years: Minister

July 28, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The participation of women in the country’s formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 — a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Ruslaan Mumtaz admits loneliness in showbiz is real, speaks on mental health struggles

July 28, 2025 2:28 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ruslaan Mumtaz has opened up about the emotional challenges of working in the entertainment industry, admitting that loneliness in showbiz is very real.

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Trott feels 'England are probably a little frustrated' with handshake controversy in the Manchester Test

July 28, 2025 12:57 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former England cricketer Jonathan Trott, while sharing his perspective on the handshake controversy in the Manchester Test, highlighted both viewpoints and said that "England are probably a little frustrated" and the whole drama set things up nicely for the fifth and final Test to be spicy.