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Missing in workforce: Apprenticeship ladder still harder for women to climb

Women accounts for 29.5% of apprentices under NAPS in FY27 so far

EPFO board may consider a hike in minimum pension at November 19 meeting

EPFO's Central Board of Trustees is likely to discuss raising the minimum monthly pension under EPS at its November 19 meeting in Gujarat, amid longstanding demands from pensioners and trade unions.

India's school-to-work push faces test of skills, jobs and apprenticeships

The government plans to link education and employment databases and expand career counselling in schools, but experts say apprenticeships, training, and job creation are key to improving outcomes

Tamil Nadu to Assam: 5 states on govt radar for new university townships

TN, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will submit proposals once guidelines on the framework are issued

India yet to integrate environment with development planning: Nitin Desai

TERI's Nitin Desai says environmental concerns have limited influence over development policies, while experts flag climate finance challenges and weakening global cooperation.

India's unemployment rate steady at 5% in September, shows NSO data

The increase in the jobless rate was sharper for women, rising to 5.2 per cent from 5.1 per cent in August

University of Liverpool targets 10,000 students at Bengaluru campus by 2036

University of Liverpool plans to grow its Bengaluru campus from nearly 300 to 10,000 students over 10 years, adding two to three courses annually and expanding research links

Wholesale inflation hits series high of 11.39% in September on broad rise

At 11.39%, the rise was driven by a broad-based increase in prices of food, fuel, and manufactured goods

Foreign varsities' India campuses unlikely to strengthen research

Teaching-led campuses likely as labs, funding, doctoral pipelines prove harder to build

Nilekani panel explores last-minute question papers to prevent exam leaks

The task force is considering large question banks, AI-generated papers and wider computer-based testing to prevent leaks, with recommendations expected within three months of its formation

EPFO 3.0 rollout a year away; gig worker benefits may be delayed

EPFO 3.0 may take another year to roll out after tendering is completed, potentially delaying social-security benefits for gig, platform, unorganised and construction workers.

India's poverty rate seen falling by 2.1% to 12.1% by 2028: World Bank

Poverty reduction to slow despite gains in jobs, consumption, and social transfers

Nine ITIs in Surat, Visakhapatnam to be upgraded with ₹440 cr investment

The Centre, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have partnered AM/NS India to modernise nine government ITIs under PM-SETU, with a focus on industry-linked training and infrastructure

Panel seeks NTA overhaul, stronger accountability and tighter exam security

The panel recommends a permanent specialist cadre, compensation for cancelled exams, independent grievance redressal and stronger security, alongside parliamentary oversight.

India can attract foreign students as countries tighten entry rules: Joshi

Joshi urges closer university-industry ties as tighter student entry rules abroad offer India an opportunity to attract international students, particularly from the Global South.

India working on 'Gross Domestic Knowledge Product', says NITI member

NITI Aayog member R Balasubramaniam says the proposed GDKP will help identify India's knowledge assets as AI advances, while urging universities to focus on competencies

CU Denver to set up Hyderabad campus, first US public univ with UGC nod

The proposed campus will offer programmes in business, computing, engineering and analytics, with the first cohort expected to be admitted in August 2027

University of Colorado Denver gets UGC approval for Hyderabad campus

First US public university approved under UGC framework plans to admit inaugural cohort in Telangana by August 2027

India services PMI rises to 55.2 in September amid demand recovery

India's services sector growth rose to a three-month high in September as new orders and international demand improved, while input-cost pressures eased to a 10-month low

Flexi staffing employment rises 2.6% in Q1FY27, manufacturing leads

India's formal flexi staffing workforce reached 1.95 million in Q1FY27, up 7.5 per cent year-on-year, as manufacturing and consumer-facing sectors drove hiring