Auhona Mukherjee

Neet (UG) to be computer-based from 2027: Education minister Pradhan

The Centre announced a June 21 retest for NEET-UG 2026 and said the medical entrance examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year

Labour Codes, state shop laws may create compliance uncertainty for firms

Experts say overlaps between Labour Codes and state Shops and Establishments Acts may create compliance uncertainty for companies across working hours and leave rules

Govt plans computer-based NEET paper amid exam malpractice concerns

The Centre said the NEET examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year as it intensifies efforts to curb malpractices and strengthen exam processes

EPFO plans risk-based inspection to replace discretionary checks

New framework will replace discretionary inspections with technology-driven compliance checks based on data analysis and risk profiling

Medical body FAIMA moves Supreme Court after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

Medical body seeks restructuring of the NTA, stronger digital safeguards and court-monitored oversight following fresh allegations of paper leaks in NEET-UG 2026

CBSE Class XII results: Overall pass percentage drops to 85.2% in 2026

Girls continued to outperform boys in CBSE Class XII results even as the overall pass percentage declined by 3.19 percentage points year-on-year in 2026

NTA cancels 2026 NEET (UG); CBI opens investigation into 'paper leak'

Centre cancels medical entrance exam and orders CBI-led investigation into alleged leak

Mandaviya calls for joint effort to tackle worker issues during crises

Mandaviya said the government has readied the facility for withdrawal of 75 per cent of provident fund (PF) balance through ATMs and will soon roll it out

Industry must rethink talent pitch if it can't attract youth: MCA Secy

MCA Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukerjee said companies must reflect on the quality of internships and workplace appeal under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme

Pradhan calls for greater industry role in schools, skilling and R&D

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged industry leaders to support government schools, expand vocational learning, and invest more in research and innovation under the National Education Policy

Skill ministry working on unified database of skilling centres: MSDE Secy

MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee said the ministry is building a common database of skilling centres to improve coordination and benchmark quality standards

Database for training centres in works: Skills Secy Debashree Mukherjee

Skills Secretary Debashree Mukherjee says the government is also exploring cluster-based apprenticeship models to boost MSME participation

Govt to launch 'Made In India' branding scheme soon, says DPIIT secretary

DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the government is ready to roll out a broader "Made in India" branding framework after a successful pilot in steel

New Labour Rules may pave way for four-day workweek in select sectors

The Centre's final rules under the four Labour Codes allow flexible distribution of 48 weekly work hours, opening scope for four-day workweeks in some industries

Centre notifies final IR, Wage Code rules; issues Model Standing Orders

The Centre has notified final rules under the Industrial Relations Code and Code on Wages, along with Model Standing Orders for key sectors

NITI Aayog flags gaps in school education system, calls for reforms

Stronger foundational learning initiatives, better teacher management, and wider use of digital and AI-enabled learning recommended

Draft mental health policy to tackle cyberbullying, stress in schools

The Education Ministry is preparing a mental health policy for school students focused on counselling support, cyberbullying prevention and school-parent coordination

Bengal workers to get ESIC coverage after Labour Codes rollout: Mandaviya

Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said workers in West Bengal will gain access to expanded ESIC social security benefits once the Labour Codes are implemented

As global campuses land, a churn may sweep India's academic talent pool

India faces 600,000 faculty shortfall amid rising student enrolments

Centre issues revised guidelines for School Management Committees

The Centre has issued revised guidelines for School Management Committees to strengthen community participation and align school governance with NEP 2020