Auhona Mukherjee

CBSE launches AI and computational thinking curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, aiming to build digital literacy and analytical skills early

NIIT report shows students score lowest on job readiness compared with professionals, highlighting widening gap between education and industry expectations

Govt to pilot modular, digital-first skilling content with 200 learning units to boost flexibility and sector-specific training

The university plans to expand programmes in AI, cybersecurity and digital domains at its GIFT City campus, aligning with industry demand and India's evolving education reforms

CBSE will use internal assessment, practical marks and school records to evaluate Class XII students in West Asia after board exams were disrupted by the conflict

Dropouts under the government's apprenticeship scheme have surged over 15 times in five years, outpacing enrolments and completions, raising concerns over training outcomes

India's economy is expected to grow above 7% in FY27, supported by domestic demand and investment, even as geopolitical tensions and global slowdown risks persist

Hiring sentiment improves across sectors, with most employers planning workforce expansion or stability, even as cost pressures from labour codes reshape compensation strategies

The ratings agency expects growth to moderate from FY26 levels, supported by consumption and investment, while warning of risks from geopolitical tensions and energy prices

HSBC Flash Composite PMI drops to 56.5 as record export orders failed to offset a sharp decline in domestic demand and rising input costs

Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running

India's economic growth has not translated into sufficient job creation, with weak formal employment and low female participation, says economist Jayati Ghosh

Less than 20 per cent of colleges achieve strong placements within six months, highlighting gaps between academic outcomes and job readiness despite NEP reforms

Kaushik Basu says progressive taxation on very high incomes can reduce inequality without weakening enterprise, while experts stress restoring trust through jobs and welfare systems

ILO's Radhicka Kapoor says stronger labour demand and structural reforms are needed to translate gains in education and welfare access into better employment outcomes

Officials from NIOS will work with state governments and Union Territories to identify out-of-school children and facilitate their enrolment through open schooling programmes, the ministry stated

Parliamentary panel flags over two-thirds vacancies at UGC, warns of impact on grants, monitoring and NEP rollout, calls for time-bound hiring drive

Labour ministry invites digital influencers to promote PM-SYM pension scheme, aiming to boost awareness and expand social security coverage among informal workers

With nine UK universities receiving approval to establish operations in India over the past year, the number is expected to rise to 15 in the near future

Five-year agreement to enable joint research, student and faculty exchange, and academic programmes across institutions