Auhona Mukherjee

EPFO weighs corrigendum on international worker provisions in new PF scheme

The retirement fund body says drafting inconsistencies in the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026 created ambiguity and do not reflect any policy change for international workers

NTA declares NEET-UG 2026 results; 11.21 lakh candidates qualify

Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for NEET-UG 2026, with over 11.21 lakh qualifying for undergraduate medical and allied courses; women accounted for more than 58 per cent of qualifiers

India's gig internet workforce to more than triple to 21 mn by 2030: Report

Redseer estimates India's monthly active gig internet workforce will reach 17-21 million by 2030, with platform work expanding beyond metros and generating millions of earning opportunities

IELTS to go fully computer-based in India from September: IDP Education

Paper-based IELTS will end in India after three final tests in July and August, while candidates will be offered two computer-based formats from September

Low retirement savings prompted minimum PF balance rule, says EPFO

EPFO said nearly half of EPF members retire with just Rs 10,000-20,000 in their provident fund accounts, prompting the introduction of a mandatory minimum balance under the new scheme

Brics adopts labour declaration, launches India-backed CONNECT platform

Brics labour ministers adopted a joint declaration in Hyderabad and launched the India-backed CONNECT platform to strengthen cooperation on labour, skills and social security

Accessible childcare can unlock India's female workforce: UNDP India chief

UNDP India chief Angela Lusigi says reducing women's unpaid care burden through affordable childcare is key to boosting workforce participation and improving access to skilling

Hospitality leads as MoSPI unveils India's first services production index

India's first trial Index of Services Production covers 19 sectors accounting for nearly 60 per cent of services output, with accommodation and food services leading April growth

India's disability economy pegged at $150 bn, potential seen at $500 bn

A Deloitte South Asia-EnAble India report estimates India's disability economy at $150 billion and says it could reach $500 billion with greater inclusion and accessibility

XLRI partners Dale Carnegie India for behavioural skills programmes

The partnership will offer behavioural and leadership development programmes through XLRI's executive education arm, XLEAD, for students, executives and working professionals

Centre starts national floor wage exercise, readies advisory board

The Centre will also constitute a Central Advisory Board (CAB), which will hold consultations before recommending the national floor wage

Lack of suitable jobs constrains women's employment: EAC-PM chief

EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev said weak labour demand, rather than social norms, has become the key barrier to raising women's labour force participation in India

Montek Singh Ahluwalia urges states to ease retrenchment ceiling

Former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia urged states to liberalise retrenchment norms and cut duties on industrial inputs to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness

Labour ministry, ILO to develop skills-based occupational classification

The Labour Ministry and ILO are developing a global skills-based occupation framework to help GCCs map talent, identify skill gaps and strengthen workforce planning

Higher education enrolment reaches record 45 mn, but growth slows: AISHE

India's higher education enrolment touched a record 45 million in 2023-24, but annual growth slowed sharply even as the Gross Enrolment Ratio and female participation continued to improve

MSDE, higher education department, UGC to form panel on HEI recognition

Joint committee will finalise recognition norms and operational guidelines to enable higher education institutions to develop vocational qualifications and issue nationally recognised certificates

EPFO rolls out upgraded CITES platform, FY26 PF interest by July 15

EPFO has launched the upgraded CITES 2.01 platform, enabling faster claim processing and service delivery, with FY26 provident fund interest set to be credited by July 15

Dropout rate dips, but just half of Class I kids make it to XII

The figure marked an improvement from 47.2 per cent a year earlier but showed that nearly one in two children still leave the school system before completing higher secondary education

Govt clears ₹1,238 cr PM-SETU investment plans, expands to 200 ITI clusters

The Centre has approved Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 1,237.58 crore under PM-SETU and expanded the skilling programme beyond its pilot phase to all 200 identified ITI clusters

IIM Bangalore to set up first overseas campus in Indonesia: PM Modi

The proposed campus at Singhasari SEZ in Malang will begin with executive education programmes before introducing degree courses in a second phase