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Commerce ministry calls for govt-level talks on concerns over metal scrap

The ministry has sought engagement with the EU over its Waste Shipment Regulation amid concerns that restrictions on scrap exports could affect Indian industry

Apprenticeship applications at six-year low in 2025 despite vacancies

Applications under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme fell to a six-year low in 2025, exposing a widening gap between vacancies and candidate participation

Melbourne seeks deeper India engagement despite Australia visa tightening

Institution plans to expand student recruitment, dual-degree programmes and research collaborations in India even as Australia tightens scrutiny of international student visas

CBSE processes 87% of Class XII re-evaluation applications in first phase

The board has started releasing revised Class XII results through DigiLocker, with outcomes for most re-evaluation and verification applications now available to students

NEET (UG) retest: 2 mn candidates, 700K personnel, fresh test of trust

The NTA conducted the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination with enhanced security measures and multi-agency support, even as candidates reported overcrowding and delays at some centres

NTA says Nagpur candidate selected Abu Dhabi NEET centre through own login

The agency said its web activity records indicated that the city change was carried out through the candidate's registered login during the open correction period

Over 7 million employed under Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the employment-linked incentive scheme has generated nearly 7 million jobs and expanded social security coverage for first-time workers

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