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Local job quotas expose a dangerous new wave of nativist politics in India

Covid-19 exodus demonstrated the cynically utilitarian treatment by local residents towards people from other Indian states who play a vital role in sustaining economies far away from their homelands

PM Modi launches ₹5,650 cr projects in Tamil Nadu, vows jobs for youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects across Tamil Nadu worth about Rs 5,650 crore, on Wednesday and said these projects would create thousands of jobs for the youth of the state. Also, he flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains: the NagercoilCharlapalli Amrit Bharat Express and the Podanur (Coimbatore)Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express, two express trains: the RameswaramMangaluru Express and the TirunelveliMangaluru Express, and a new train service between Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur-Karaikkudi, strengthening rail connectivity between Tamil Nadu and other regions, including Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and eastern India. In the petroleum sector, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's City Gas Distribution Network in Nilgiris and Erode districts at an investment of more than Rs 3,680 crore. The project will provide PNG connections to over 8.8 lakh households, ...

Cleantech hiring jumps 57% in 2 yrs; Delhi-NCR leads with 44% jobs: Report

India's clean energy technology industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing talent markets, with recruitment surging 56.6 per cent in two years, driven by strong policy push and rising investments towards green energy transition, a report said. Roles in the cleantech sector includes those of design engineer, process engineer, production engineer, manager - operations and maintenance, among others. According to the report by HR solutions provider CIEL HR, the cleantech sector has turned into one of the country's most dynamic and fastest-scaling talent markets, with recruitment soaring 56.6 per cent over the past two years. While growth has moderated in the short term, the sector remains structurally strong, with headcount rising 13.4 per cent year-on-year, said the report, adding that this trend signals a shift from rapid, investment-driven expansion to more disciplined, execution-focused hiring. This report, a quantitative analysis, is based on inputs from the workforce acro

Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR dominate AI job openings on Naukari.com: Report

Nearly 70 per cent of the job openings related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Naukari.com portal are concentrated in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, according to property consultant CBRE. The findings, based on a comprehensive study of over 64,500 active job listings on online platform Naukri.com as of December 2025, the consultant said in a statement on Wednesday. As per the report, Bengaluru, the primary hub for technology's evolution, commands a 25.4 per cent share of the total AI-related jobs, followed by Delhi-NCR with a share of 24.8 per cent and Mumbai 19.2 per cent. Data was extracted from Naukri.com portal specifically focusing on open job listings tagged under AI. This does not represent the entire universe of AI-based jobs in India, the consultant clarified. As per the CBRE, the job opening related to AI in Hyderabad stood at 12.5 per cent, Pune 9.6 per cent, Chennai 6.4 per cent and Kolkata 2.1 per cent. The top three key domains for AI roles currently include: ..

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 2 wrap: Key takeaways on defence, jobs and investment

Day 2 of the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi focused on large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence across key sectors.

Over 30,000 tech jobs cut globally in first two months of 2026: Report

RationalFx report says over 80 per cent of 30,700 job cuts occurred in the US; India tops Asia with 920 layoffs as firms pivot towards AI-focused hiring

India AI Impact Summit: Govt outlines AI-led growth, jobs, skilling push

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the government outlines how AI is driving economic growth, job creation and skilling through infrastructure and policy initiatives

Big tech layoffs: Why is Oracle planning to slash 30,000 jobs? | Data centres | Business news

US software major Oracle is considering its biggest round of layoffs in years, as financing pressure mounts around its ambitious AI data centre expansion.

Budget 2026: PM Internship Scheme outlay down over 50% from BE FY26

The PM Internship Scheme had been allocated ₹10,831 crore in the Budget Estimates for 2025-26, but this was later slashed by about 95 per cent to ₹526 crore in the Revised Estimates

World Bank to boost private jobs in India with $8-10 bn annual lending

New five-year partnership framework with India will focus on private sector-led job creation, skills, infrastructure and mobilisation of private capital

Big layoff coming: Why Amazon is cutting 14,000 jobs | Corporate jobs

Amazon is preparing another major round of layoffs, with about 14,000 corporate employees expected to lose their jobs as early as next week. This brings the total planned cuts to nearly 30,000 roles.

Jobs of the future: These 10 roles set to grow despite rapid AI adoption

84 per cent of professionals in India feel unprepared to find a new job, even as 72 per cent say they are actively searching for a new role in 2026

Statsguru: How AI integration is reshaping jobs and wages across sectors

Technology companies, which are at the forefront of AI deployment, are already adjusting workforce strategies - offering early signals of a broader labour market realignment

India-New Zealand FTA to open new doors for skilled professionals: Diaspora

Provisions related to the services sector in the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will open up significant opportunities for highly skilled Indian professionals in areas such as information technology, designers, engineering, manufacturing, education and healthcare, members of the Indian diaspora in Auckland said. Negotiations for the FTA have been concluded and after completion of domestic approvals, it is expected to be implemented from next year. The trade deal will give India tariff-free access to the island nation's markets, bring in USD 20 billion of investment over the next 15 years and will give India more temporary employment visas, easier access for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Auckland-based computer engineer Rani Singh said the pact is a timely move, especially for the technology and services sector. "While trade agreements are often discussed in terms of goods, this one feels particularly relevant to professionals like me because of its focus on ...

'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called the India-New Zealand FTA a "low-quality deal", criticising its impact on dairy, labour mobility and migration

India’s unemployment drops to 8-month low: What November’s jobs data really shows

India’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in eight months in November, driven largely by stronger rural hiring and rising female workforce participation.

NEW LABOUR CODES: IMPACT ON JOBS IN INDIA

Former labour secretary, Sumita Dawra, decodes the new labour codes, in a conversation with Nivedita Mookerji, executive editor, Business Standard, and AK Bhattacharya, editorial director,

AI rush risks 'democracy, jobs, earth', warn over 1,000 Amazon workers

The employees said Amazon's "all-costs justified, warp speed" approach to the powerful technology will have an impact on the workplace and the environment

India's GCC workforce to reach 3.46 million by 2030 as AI scales up: Report

India's tech sector is poised for strong expansion as global capability centres shift from AI pilots to full-scale deployment, creating new roles, reshaping legacy jobs

India's Gen Z seeks better pay, flexibility, and purpose at work: Survey

A survey by Randstad India shows that India's Gen Z workforce prioritises better pay, flexible hours, work-life balance, and a sense of purpose, reshaping workplace expectations & employer strategies