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NITI's state-led emigration roadmap faces questions over law, execution

Experts back stronger state participation in overseas skilling, worker support. Emigration remains a Central topic, requiring clear legal boundaries, institutional capacity, Centre-state coordination

Tier-I cities gain share of festival season workforce: TeamLease report

Temporary hiring will rise across retail, e-commerce, logistics and consumer goods, with warehouse and store roles driving demand during the extended festive season

Over half of NCERT posts vacant, 44% of CBSE positions unfilled: Panel

A parliamentary panel flagged staffing shortages at NCERT and CBSE, inadequate education spending, falling enrolment and poor internet connectivity in government schools

Mahindra family completes ₹500 crore commitment to Mahindra University

Anuradha and Anand Mahindra have contributed M&M shares worth around Rs 300 crore, completing their pledge to support the university's academic and charitable objectives.

Education Ministry tops CAG audit list for unutilised grants in 2022-23

The ministry's autonomous bodies reported Rs 4,553.85 crore in unutilised grants, while the auditor also flagged accreditation gaps and delays in financial reporting.

New education secy gets tough reform syllabus amid exam turmoil

The new higher education secretary takes charge amid examination reforms, student unrest and efforts to address long-standing challenges in India's education system

Women account for less than a third of PM-VBRY first-time employees

Of the 9.99 million first-time employees enrolled under PM-VBRY, 2.85 million were women and 7.14 million were men, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha

India's unemployment rate edges up in Q1; labour force participation falls

Urban unemployment edged up to 6.7 per cent in April-June, while rural joblessness rose to 4.8 per cent and overall labour force participation fell to 54.6 per cent

Fresher hiring gains in manufacturing, retail as IT demand cools: Report

The report also flagged limited practical exposure, faster-changing skill requirements and employers becoming more selective about training investments as key challenges for entry-level workers

No AI skills gap assessment; 47.6% of PMKVY's AI candidates certified: Govt

Of 53,449 candidates enrolled in AI-related job roles under PMKVY 4.0, 39,104 were trained, 28,345 assessed and 25,466 certified as of June 30, 2026

PM asks IIT-D graduates to drive research, innovation in emerging sectors

The Prime Minister said graduates' careers over the next three decades can shape India's journey towards becoming a developed economy, and urged them to focus on research, technology and self-reliance

Nandan Nilekani on the impact of AI: Small firms, not big, to create jobs

Nilekani said large companies would likely become "net job losers" as AI automates routine tasks, while employment would increasingly come from small firms

No dedicated audit of workplace creche provision: Labour Ministry

The Centre told Parliament it has not conducted a dedicated audit of mandatory workplace creche provisions and does not maintain data on compliance by establishments

Govt moves to end ISI's 94-yr society status, defends Bill amid backlash

The Centre says the proposed law will strengthen governance and expand academic opportunities at the Indian Statistical Institute, while faculty members warn it could erode institutional autonomy

India's services PMI falls to 4-year low in July amid weaker demand

Softer demand, fierce competition and postponed orders slowed services activity, though export orders, employment and profit margins showed some improvement during the month

Beyond paper leaks: The education reform challenges India needs to overcome

While curriculum and assessment reforms have sought to encourage conceptual understanding and problem-solving, implementation has been uneven

Centre releases less than a fourth of AI CoE funds approved till FY28

The Centre has released ₹233 crore for three AI Centres of Excellence, with IITs and IISc leading sector-specific AI research in agriculture, healthcare and cities

AI chipping away at India's outsourcing edge, says World Bank

MNCs, globally-linked firms hiring at a much slower pace than domestic peers as GenAI starts reshaping South Asia's labour market

Manufacturing PMI falls to near five-year low in July as sales, hiring slow

HSBC's India Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.5 in July, its lowest level since August 2021, as sales, input purchases and job creation slowed despite resilient export demand

Rising heat poses growing risk to India's economy, jobs: World Bank

The World Bank says rising temperatures are reducing labour productivity and straining infrastructure, while stronger adaptation measures could protect growth and create millions of jobs