The Workplace
Ministry of skill development’s scheme for revamping Industrial Training Institutes, PM SETU sees low interest from industries. Meanwhile, government ITIs on decline
TeamLease EdTech flags shift in hiring patterns; proof-of-work and adaptability emerge as major employability markers
Northern Railway to hold event on May 23; selected youth to receive appointments across railways, banks, postal and medical departments
ACB traps senior clerk at Charni Road office; approval for Class 11 and 12 operation linked to complaint
Government releases detailed PMIS guidelines, offering internships in top firms with Rs 9,000 monthly aid and a structured selection and training process
Outside premier institutions, campus incubation of startups is beset with challenges – the stranglehold of academic requirements, uneven mentoring, lack of funding
AIITEU criticises Oracle layoffs affecting 30,000 globally, including 12,000 in India, alleging illegal retrenchment and seeking govt action on IT sector job cuts
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will lead the AI skilling initiative to train professionals from the fields of media, entertainment, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling.
With just 14% budget utilised under PMKVY 4.0 and no SPVs under PM-SETU, panel urges MSDE for independent evaluation, overhaul of flagship schemes
State of Working India 2026 report finds more women in higher ed but with stagnant salaries; rising MBBS, BTech fees, poor vocational training and declining ITI quality deepen crisis
