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UWA vice chancellor backs greater flexibility for two-way student mobility

University of Western Australia highlights regulatory and operational constraints as it opens applications for India campuses, while taking a long-term view on growth

Moody's cuts India FY27 growth forecast to 6% amid West Asia crisis

Weaker consumption, rising energy prices and supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict prompt Moody's to trim India's FY27 growth outlook to 6 per cent

UN cuts India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.4%, flags external risks

ESCAP report cites geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures and weak global demand as key risks, while projecting India's GDP growth at 6.4 per cent in 2026

India to build Korea industrial township, push for balanced trade: Goyal

Goyal said the two sides have agreed to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on a "fast-track, mission mode" basis

EPFO shifts recruitment to IBPS after NTA exit, eyes annual hiring cycle

Body signs MoU with IBPS for recruitment exams as NTA exits; plans annual hiring cycle to address staffing gaps and streamline processes

EPFO delays UPI-linked PF withdrawals to May-end amid final testing

EPFO to enable UPI-based PF withdrawals by May-end under CITES 2.0 upgrade, promising faster access but requiring a brief system shutdown during migration

Parliamentary panel flags fund parking and DBT lapses in education scheme

PAC report points to fund parking outside government accounts and delays in direct transfers under scholarship scheme, urging stronger oversight and DBT compliance

Hiring to slow as West Asia conflict weighs on firms: H&S partner

Hiring may slow and recovery could take up to two years if West Asia conflict persists, says Heidrick & Struggles partner, citing inflation pressures and global uncertainty

Govt rejects industry demand for gratuity relief under labour codes

Labour ministry has declined industry demand for grandfathering in gratuity rules, citing lack of provision in the original labour codes passed by Parliament

CBSE Class 10 pass percentage rises marginally to 93.70% in 2026 results

CBSE Class 10 results for 2025-26 show a marginal increase in pass percentage, with girls continuing to outperform boys, though the gap has narrowed slightly

EPFO looks to frame exit strategy amid rising stressed debt exposure

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation plans an exit policy as exposure to downgraded corporate debt rises, aiming to streamline decisions on selling stressed securities

Crude oil prices at $130 could unsettle growth outlook: S&P Global

S&P Global says crude at $130 per barrel could slow India's growth, widen fiscal deficit, raise inflation and strain corporate and banking sector performance

Visa curbs hit Indian student flows to UK: Heriot-Watt dy principal

Tighter UK visa rules hit Indian student enrolments, even as universities adapt with flexible learning models and greater focus on AI and employability skills

Wage anger engulfs Noida's industrial hub; protest turns violent

Workers demand pay revision after Haryana hikes minimum wages by 35%

6 foreign varsities bring ₹1,000 crore scholarship muscle to India campuses

Six foreign universities will offer Rs 1,000 crore in scholarships as they prepare to launch India campuses from 2026, aiming to expand access to global education

IIT Madras Zanzibar opens 2026 admissions, plans PhD intake expansion

IIT Madras Zanzibar has opened 2026 admissions and plans to introduce PhD programmes and expand research infrastructure as it scales operations in East Africa

Ambani law school denies hybrid class claim as INALP seeks BCI probe

Dhirubhai Ambani University law school denies hybrid teaching allegations, says LL.M programme is campus-based as INALP plans to approach BCI over compliance concerns

Centre eyes TReDS extension to defence procurement to ease MSME payments

Government is exploring extending TReDS to defence procurement to improve MSME liquidity, address delayed payments, and encourage greater participation in the sector

Women's credit expands, but entry of new borrowers slows: NITI report

Lending to women continues to grow, but share of first-time borrowers declines in microfinance, even as retail credit sees rising participation

Inclusion gaps in infrastructure, tech weigh on labour force: Report

Workforce participation among persons with disabilities remains much lower than the broader population at about 36 per cent, says report