Page 3 - Auhona Mukherjee

Coempt denies software lapses in CBSE digital marking controversy

Coempt Edu Teck denied software and security failures in CBSE's digital evaluation system, attributing reported answer-sheet discrepancies to scanning errors

Labour code requirements: Firms seek more time to upload gig workers' data

Digital platforms have sought additional time beyond the June 21 deadline to upload gig worker data to the eShram portal, citing operational and technical challenges

Indian universities climb QS rankings, but academic reputation gap persists

India adds two new institutions to global rankings; research impact and employability improve, but internationalisation remains a challenge

Centre builds digital spine for labour code rollout across states

States asked to integrate portals as government moves towards a common labour administration framework

India's GenAI boom hits talent wall with 83% skills gap: Quess Corp

Demand shifts from AI experimentation to deployment, creating acute shortages in GenAI, governance, MLOps and other specialist roles

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET-UG retest as govt cites paper leak risks

Centre has restricted Telegram access till June 22 and disabled message editing till June 30 after NTA flagged concerns over examination-related fraud ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination

NSDC Academy's placement ladder loses candidates at nearly every rung

Data from the NSDC Academy dashboard show that only 23 per cent of enrolled candidates have secured jobs, highlighting challenges in converting training into employment

IFAT alleges thousands of Flipkart warehouse workers strike over wages

The workers are demanding restoration of wages, compliance with minimum wage norms and improved workplace facilities, according to the workers' federation

Labour ministry eyes universal, flexible pension scheme under EPFO

Labour Ministry is considering a universal pension scheme under EPFO that would let workers contribute flexibly at any time, aiming to widen retirement coverage across formal and informal sectors

Centre extends Samagra Shiksha by six months ahead of revamp rollout

Centre has extended the Samagra Shiksha scheme by six months beyond its March 2026 expiry to ensure continuity of funding to states while a revamped NEP 2020-aligned version is finalised

Cabinet Secy reviews NEET-UG re-exam preparedness; NTA eases exam rules

The re-examination is scheduled for June 21 after the original test was cancelled amid allegations that its integrity had been compromised

India reaffirms role in ILO-led coalition for social justice at Geneva meet

India participated in a Global Coalition for Social Justice meeting in Geneva, reaffirming its engagement with the ILO-led initiative on labour rights and social protection

Half of Indian firms plan AI-powered payroll rollout in next year: ADP

Companies are increasingly adopting AI and automation in payroll management, though concerns over data privacy, compliance and governance continue to shape deployment strategies

Pollution, traffic, floods make hiring harder for India Inc: Adecco survey

Air pollution, traffic congestion, flooding and public health events are increasingly affecting hiring, workforce resilience and business operations across sectors

CBSE uses same OSM tool for Class 12 rechecks; results expected by end-June

The board is continuing to use Coempt's on-screen marking platform for re-evaluation while keeping examination data and records under its own control

Gig worker body flags delays in data sharing, seeks stricter enforcement

IFAT says non-compliance by aggregator firms is delaying welfare schemes and social security benefits for lakhs of gig and platform workers across the country

PM research scheme's success hinges on industry linkages: Experts

Experts say attracting global Indian-origin researchers is only part of the challenge; industry linkages, technology transfer and research commercialisation will determine impact

India pushes labour mobility, skill-recognition pacts at Geneva conference

Talks with advanced economies focused on skilled-worker mobility, mutual recognition of qualifications, social protection and employment generation

University of Warwick rules out India campus for now, backs partnerships

University of Warwick will deepen research, industry and academic partnerships in India instead of setting up a campus, despite easing regulations for foreign universities

Salary hikes may moderate in FY27. These sectors will still pay more

While overall pay hikes are set to cool in FY27, demand for specialised skills is expected to keep salary growth strong in EVs, fintech and healthcare