Business
India Unemployment Rate Falls to 5% in August as Rural Jobs Improve
India’s unemployment rate fell to 5% in August from 5.1% in July, with rural unemployment declining to 4.1%, the lowest level since January 2026.
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National
Rahul Gandhi urges Hemant Soren to meet Jharkhand student protesters, calls demands legitimate
Rahul Gandhi has urged Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to meet protesting students, calling their demands legitimate as the recruitment exam…
Business
AI Jobs in India Outpace Layoffs 2.6 to 1, But Skill Gap Remains Major Challenge
AI-related hiring in India is outpacing job losses by 2.6 times, according to a Nomura report. However, experts warn that changing skill…
Education
JSSC CGL Protest: Ranchi Aspirant Shares 8-Year Government Job Struggle
A JSSC CGL aspirant from Ranchi has shared his eight-year struggle for a government job amid protests demanding a transparent recruitment…
Business
Global Layoff Wave Continues: Why Amazon, Meta, Oracle and 40+ Companies Are Cutting Jobs
Over 40 global companies, including Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Citi and UPS, have announced layoffs in 2026. AI adoption, restructuring and…
Education
MHA Notifies SSB Recruitment Rules 2026: 50% Constable (GD) Posts Reserved for Former Agniveers
The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the SSB Recruitment Rules, 2026, reserving 50% of Constable (GD) vacancies for former Agniveers…
Science and Technology
Why AI Companies Are Paying Electricians Up to Rs 2.7 Crore a Year Amid the Data Centre Boom
As AI companies rapidly expand data centres, skilled electricians are becoming some of the highest-paid professionals. Here's why Gen Z…
Business
India-UK Social Security Pact Explained: Will the New Agreement Increase Your EPF Savings?
The India-UK Double Contribution Convention (DCC) comes into effect alongside the CETA trade deal, exempting eligible Indian professionals…
National
Indian Railways Approves 4,098 Technical Recruitment Posts to Strengthen Safety
The Railway Ministry has approved recruitment for 4,098 technical posts across Indian Railways. Recruitment notifications will be issued…
Education
64-Year-Old Intern Goes Viral, Sparks Debate on Retirement Age in India
A 64-year-old intern has gone viral, reigniting discussion on whether India should rethink retirement as people live longer and remain…
Business
BAT Announces 9,000 Global Job Cuts Amid Business Restructuring
British American Tobacco plans to cut around 9,000 jobs globally as it accelerates investment in smoke-free products, including vaping…
Business
United Spirits May Cut 100 Jobs as Diageo Plans Global Cost Reduction
United Spirits may lay off around 100 employees as parent company Diageo expands its global cost-cutting strategy while continuing…
Business
Zero Layoff Policy: BNW Developments Defies Global Job Cuts Amid Tech Layoff Wave
BNW Developments announces zero layoff policy amid global job cuts, ensuring workforce stability despite economic uncertainty.
Business
New Labour Codes: Why Your Take-Home Salary Won’t Reduce Despite Higher Basic Pay
New labour codes won’t cut take-home salary. PF remains capped at ₹15,000 unless voluntarily increased. Here’s the real impact on your pay.
