FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 207 - The Untold Story

Regular jobs increased, but unemployment still a concern: report

India's regular wage jobs increased from 2004-2019, with 6% providing social security. Caste-based segregation decreased, and gender-based earnings disparities reduced. Post-COVID, unemployment rate was lower than pre-COVID, but higher for graduates under 25. Self-employment earnings decreased, but still 85% of pre-COVID levels.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Congress Is Still Using 'Emergency Spending' on Non-Emergencies

Since Congress won't cut spending, an independent commission may be the only way to rein in the debt.

Reason · Sep 20, 2023

SNP slam Labour shadow cabinet member for 'mirroring Tory policy' on benefits

THE SNP have insisted Labour’s new work and pensions secretary must clarify the party’s position on “cruel” Tory social security policies…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Stress laid on literary and cultural exchanges to ensure social security

At Wayanad Muslim Orphanage College, Muttil, an international multilingual seminar, 'Langcon', concluded, stressing the need for linguistic, literary, and cultural exchanges to ensure social security. Prof. Liakathali, Govt. College Mokeri, said language exchange leads to multiculturalism and cultural syncretism, and has played a significant role in culture's growth.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

New SNAP rules cause further suffering

"Some 16.5 million Americans over age 65 . . . are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level"

Salon · Sep 13, 2023

Arrington sets House budget resolution markup next week - Roll Call

​The House Budget panel plans to mark up a fiscal 2024 budget resolution Sept. 20, ending months of skepticism about whether it would happen.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2023

These kids used to get the bill for their own foster care. Now that's changing

States routinely took the benefits checks of children in foster care who were orphans or disabled. After an NPR/Marshall Project investigation, there's reform.

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

Despite lack of funds, Karnataka govt issues order on gig workers' welfare

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government, the second state government in the country after Rajasthan, on Monday issued an order that provides social security of Rs 4 lakh-- Rs 2 lakh as life cover and Rs 2 lakh as accidental insurance-- for the estimated 2.3 lakh gig workers in the state.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023

ALIMCO devices distributed

At a function in Vaniyamkulam, MP V.K. Sreekandan inaugurated the distribution of PALAKKAD aids & assistive devices from ALIMCO to 362 physically disabled people. Appliances included tricycles, crutches, hearing aids, wheelchairs & prosthetic legs. District Panchayat VP C.K. Chamunny presided & other speakers included ALIMCO deputy manager & Social Security…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Documents You Need to Change When You Get Married: A Checklist

This checklist covers all the financial and legal documents you need to change when you get married.

Kiplinger · Sep 2, 2023