Auhona Mukherjee

The board has activated its verification and re-evaluation portal for 2026 board exam students, while complaints over blurred scans, missing pages, and other discrepancies continue

India's industrial output rises 4.9% in April under new IIP series, driven by manufacturing and capital goods growth

Manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in 3 months in May, supported by stronger domestic demand, while input cost inflation remained elevated amid continued geopolitical uncertainties

India's new Labour Codes introduce a binding national floor wage, but experts warn the absence of a clear wage-setting formula could create uncertainty and uneven implementation

The statements come after candidates at several examination centres reported disruptions during the morning shift of the entrance test

The Education Ministry reviewed security and preparedness measures for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination amid continuing scrutiny over the integrity of the exam process

The education ministry has proposed extending the NIPUN Bharat Mission up to Class 5 as learning surveys continue to show gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy

Firms diversify sourcing, redraw playbook, increase prices to tide over crisis

Weak rupee reshapes overseas education choices as Indian students seek affordable destinations

The move comes after several days of complaints over portal crashes, login failures, inaccessible links and payment errors

The labour ministry has started consultations with industry bodies on migrant worker welfare, focusing on housing, portability of benefits and registration reforms

Granted deemed-to-be-university status last month

India's pvt sector activity remained firmly in expansion territory in May, though growth in new orders, exports, employment and business activity softened marginally, HSBC's flash PMI survey showed

The Competition Commission of India fined Manipal group entities for implementing parts of the Aakash Educational Services acquisition without prior approval

The Centre has directed major social media platforms to proactively identify and remove networks spreading fake paper leak claims and unverified exam-related content

The NITI Aayog paper recommends state-run recruitment agencies, foreign-language training and digital dashboards to connect skilled workers with overseas jobs

PK Mishra warned that AI systems trained largely on Western datasets may fail to reflect Asian and Global South realities, underscoring the need for India-led AI capabilities

EPFO plans to launch a WhatsApp-based chatbot to handle member queries, PF services, and grievance-related communication in regional languages

Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET-UG re-exam arrangements, stressing tighter security, improved logistics, and stronger coordination with local authorities

EAC-PM chairman S Mahendra Dev said better coordination across ministries and wider awareness of government schemes are key to supporting the handloom sector