PM Modi highlights Narasapuram's crochet lace, a GI-tagged craft empowering lakhs of women. Union Minister Sitharaman inaugurates an AI skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to boost rural employment.
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates University Institute of Technology in Gadchiroli, a 170-acre PPP project with Lloyds Metals. It offers free diplomas to tribal youth, with BTech courses starting 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits adopted village Pedamainavani Lanka, launches AI & drone skill programs, and reviews a ₹13.72 crore anti-erosion project. Read details.
Professor T G Sitharam, ex-AICTE Chairman, argues AI will transform, not eliminate, engineering jobs. The focus must be on reskilling and lifelong learning to bridge the skill gap. Read his insights from the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
NSDC and Skill Ministry launch RPL certification for domestic workers in Lucknow, empowering 20,000 with formal recognition, enhanced employability, and social security benefits. Read more.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Jharkhand Education Project Council's state-level skill competition saw 264 projects from 24 districts. 33 students were awarded, showcasing vocational education's role in entrepreneurship.
Thousands face delayed income tax refunds as I-T Dept's 'NUDGE' campaign flags discrepancies. Learn why refunds are stuck, the new December 31 deadline for revised returns, and what taxpayers must do.
Many taxpayers report receiving emails/SMS from the Income Tax Department stating their refunds are on hold due to discrepancies. The deadline to file a revised ITR for AY 2025-26 is December 31, 2024. Get clarity on the issue.
Income Tax Dept sends bulk SMS/email alerts, putting refunds on hold for AY 2025-26 due to ITR discrepancies. Taxpayers face confusion as Dec 31 deadline nears. Learn what triggers holds and how to respond.
Income Tax Department sends SMS/email alerts, pausing refunds due to discrepancies in ITR filings. Taxpayers express frustration over vague communication. Revised return deadline is Dec 31, 2025.
BHU's six-day 'Tana-Bana' craft workshop in Varanasi concluded, empowering women with weaving skills. Dean Prof. Ranjan Kumar Singh encouraged self-reliance. Read more about this skill development initiative.
Panjab University will spearhead initiatives on air quality monitoring, tourism, anaemia screening, entrepreneurship & skills after NITI Aayog's approval. All projects must finish by March 2026.
Tamil Nadu government forms a project management committee to coordinate shelter, rehab & skill development for Chennai's homeless. Aims to end agency silos.
Delhi government has constituted a committee to investigate the overall functioning of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) and the impact of its mergers. The panel will submit recommendations for improvements.
The US has 7.7 million open jobs but high unemployment. Discover the real reasons behind this mismatch—flexibility, skills, and life logistics matter more than ever. Read the full analysis.
A Reddit user realized they hated their new job in just six weeks. Career coaches reveal the key warning signs of a deeper mismatch and how to decide your next move.
Dhamtari district launches Madhurima Gurukul, a free skill training centre in Koliyari village. Offering courses like electrician & computer operations, it aims to boost youth employability. Classes start Jan 15.
Uttar Pradesh's Skill Development Mission expands training with quotas for women & disabled to combat poverty. 1475 youth targeted in Prayagraj this year. #UttarPradesh #SkillIndia
Neha Gulati, assistant professor at Panjab University, was felicitated for her work as a content reviewer for the Hunar Sikhia vocational education initiative. Read about this key step in strengthening skill-based learning in Punjab.
Tamil Nadu partners with Indo-German Chamber to launch a first-of-its-kind skill centre in MEPZ. Aiming to bridge the industry gap, the initiative focuses on CNC, automation & high-precision manufacturing. Read more.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky says rigid five-year plans are outdated. He advises professionals to focus on short-term skill learning in a fast-changing job market driven by AI. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) achieves a national first by securing NCVET recognition as an awarding body for vocational courses, starting with Sericulture Technician.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka calls for a transparent job calendar and fair recruitment to secure youth's future. He also highlights education's role in eradicating social inequality.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announces skill training in 40 govt schools & mega PTMs. Students excel in NEET, JEE. Parents urged to engage for bright futures.
India is leading the world in AI talent acquisition and ranks among the top countries for AI skill penetration, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced, highlighting the nation's digital transformation.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-2 renovation, inter-caste marriage incentives & a new SC girls' skill course at Dr Ambedkar Institute, Mohali. Read more about these empowerment initiatives.
Punjab Minister Dr Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-II renovation worth Rs 91 lakh at Dr Ambedkar Institute, distributed marriage incentives, and launched a skill course for SC girls in Mohali.
A high-level JICA delegation visited Central University of Gujarat, discussing curriculum alignment and industry collaboration. A formal proposal will be submitted to the Ministry of Education. Read more.