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India Inc pay hikes pegged at 9.1% in FY26, says Deloitte report

Deloitte survey shows marginal rise in salary increments, alongside higher promotions, stable attrition trends, and continued moderation in hiring across sectors

Services PMI falls to 14-month low in March amid West Asia conflict

Growth momentum eased for a second month as output and sales slowed, while rising input costs and the West Asia crisis weighed on demand and business activity

SME Forum seeks govt support as fuel costs hit MSME clusters hard

Industry body flags rising fuel costs, shipping disruptions and labour stress in key clusters; proposes relief measures including subsidies, liquidity support and worker welfare schemes

West Asia crisis: Govt explores ways to boost induction heater production

Govt discusses ramping up induction heater production as LPG supply concerns rise amid West Asia tensions, triggering surge in demand for electric cooking alternatives

Govt may review 50 mn minor offence cases after Jan Vishwas Bill: Goyal

Minister says prosecutors may seek closure of minor cases under new law, as Centre pushes decriminalisation to reduce litigation, ease compliance and improve business climate

West Asia conflict: City of Glass cracks under Iran war's distant heat

Starting in Firozabad, where cooled furnaces and scattered shards of glass mirror fragile livelihoods, this six-part series traces the ripple of the West Asia war across India

India manufacturing PMI plummets to 4-year low amid West Asia conflict

Industry 'takes a step back' as market uncertainty and cost pressures increase

CBSE rolls out new curriculum with AI course, language reforms

Changes to be implemented in phases starting 2026-27, including AI courses, a three-language system and new assessment formats aligned with NEP 2020

CBSE issues advisory on QR codes after Orry, Rickroll posts go viral

CBSE clarifies QR codes on question papers are for internal authentication and not web links, after viral posts linked them to Orry images and Rickroll videos

CBSE launches computational thinking, AI curriculum for classes 3 to 8

CBSE launches AI and computational thinking curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, aiming to build digital literacy and analytical skills early

Students least confident on job readiness as skills gap widens: NIIT

NIIT report shows students score lowest on job readiness compared with professionals, highlighting widening gap between education and industry expectations

Govt plans overhaul of skilling course content, pilot likely in 2 months

Govt to pilot modular, digital-first skilling content with 200 learning units to boost flexibility and sector-specific training

Australia's Wollongong University eyes AI expansion at GIFT City campus

The university plans to expand programmes in AI, cybersecurity and digital domains at its GIFT City campus, aligning with industry demand and India's evolving education reforms

CBSE introduces alternative evaluation for Class XII amid West Asia crisis

CBSE will use internal assessment, practical marks and school records to evaluate Class XII students in West Asia after board exams were disrupted by the conflict

Centre's apprenticeship scheme sees 15x rise in trainee dropouts in 5 years

Dropouts under the government's apprenticeship scheme have surged over 15 times in five years, outpacing enrolments and completions, raising concerns over training outcomes

India's GDP growth above 7% in FY27 despite global headwinds: Assocham

India's economy is expected to grow above 7% in FY27, supported by domestic demand and investment, even as geopolitical tensions and global slowdown risks persist

84% employers looking to sustain or increase their workforce in H1FY27

Hiring sentiment improves across sectors, with most employers planning workforce expansion or stability, even as cost pressures from labour codes reshape compensation strategies

S&P raises India growth forecast for FY27; flags risks from energy shocks

The ratings agency expects growth to moderate from FY26 levels, supported by consumption and investment, while warning of risks from geopolitical tensions and energy prices

West Asia conflict: Private sector growth at 3-year low as demand falls

HSBC Flash Composite PMI drops to 56.5 as record export orders failed to offset a sharp decline in domestic demand and rising input costs

College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues

Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running