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Services PMI rises to 59.8 in May as demand, output growth pick up

The Services PMI rose to 59.8 in May from 58.8 in April, signalling the fastest expansion since November as firms reported stronger demand and softer price pressure

Examination crisis: Hiring costs may rise for industry, experts reckon

Concerns over CBSE and NEET assessment systems could force employers to add screening layers, raising hiring costs and complicating talent selection

Centre transfers CBSE chief, secretary; orders probe into OSM procurement

The Cabinet Secretariat has formed a one-member committee to examine procurement of CBSE's On-Screen Marking system amid growing scrutiny over evaluation-related complaints

CBSE opens re-evaluation portal, adds Aadhaar check after day-long delay

The board activated its re-evaluation facility after a day's delay, introduced Aadhaar verification and said the portal faced multiple cyberattack attempts

CBSE opens re-evaluation portal after delay amid student concerns

The board has activated its verification and re-evaluation portal for 2026 board exam students, while complaints over blurred scans, missing pages, and other discrepancies continue

India's industrial output grows 4.9% in April under new base year series

India's industrial output rises 4.9% in April under new IIP series, driven by manufacturing and capital goods growth

Manufacturing PMI rises to 3-month high in May as demand stays firm

Manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in 3 months in May, supported by stronger domestic demand, while input cost inflation remained elevated amid continued geopolitical uncertainties

Binding national floor wage may redefine states' minimum wage structures

India's new Labour Codes introduce a binding national floor wage, but experts warn the absence of a clear wage-setting formula could create uncertainty and uneven implementation

CUET-UG delayed at some centres due to TCS glitch, NTA revises exam timings

The statements come after candidates at several examination centres reported disruptions during the morning shift of the entrance test

Pradhan, Radhakrishnan review NEET-UG re-exam amid security concerns

The Education Ministry reviewed security and preparedness measures for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination amid continuing scrutiny over the integrity of the exam process

Centre plans to extend literacy, numeracy programme till Class 5

The education ministry has proposed extending the NIPUN Bharat Mission up to Class 5 as learning surveys continue to show gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy

Mounting costs turn the heat on India Inc amid West Asia conflict

Firms diversify sourcing, redraw playbook, increase prices to tide over crisis

A tough equation: Students rethink overseas study plans amid rupee slide

Weak rupee reshapes overseas education choices as Indian students seek affordable destinations

Centre ropes in IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur to help CBSE fix portal glitches

The move comes after several days of complaints over portal crashes, login failures, inaccessible links and payment errors

Labour ministry consults industry on migrant worker welfare framework plans

The labour ministry has started consultations with industry bodies on migrant worker welfare, focusing on housing, portability of benefits and registration reforms

NCERT likely to offer Master's, PhD programmes in education from 2027

Granted deemed-to-be-university status last month

Manufacturing drags down India's private sector activity in May: Flash PMI

India's pvt sector activity remained firmly in expansion territory in May, though growth in new orders, exports, employment and business activity softened marginally, HSBC's flash PMI survey showed

CCI imposes ₹50 lakh penalty on Manipal group over Aakash deal violations

The Competition Commission of India fined Manipal group entities for implementing parts of the Aakash Educational Services acquisition without prior approval

Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks

The Centre has directed major social media platforms to proactively identify and remove networks spreading fake paper leak claims and unverified exam-related content

NITI proposes state-led migration systems to tap global labour demand

The NITI Aayog paper recommends state-run recruitment agencies, foreign-language training and digital dashboards to connect skilled workers with overseas jobs