Based on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), the study finds that vocational training also improves labour market outcomes, reducing the likelihood of informal employment by 4.8 percentage points.

2 held for attacking cops enforcing Shrawan meat ban in Chandauli

The All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC) has issued a stern ultimatum to over 10 companies, including Oracle, demanding they honor revoked job offers or compensate affected students with three months’ salary. With around 100 students impacted, the AIPC has set an August 15 deadline, threatening to ban non-compliant firms from future campus placements.

FDA suspends license of mid-day meal supplier and Tewari Bros in Mumbai

India leads the APAC region in job security confidence, with 30% of workers feeling their jobs are safe, significantly higher than the global average. Despite this, a notable gap persists between improving employment conditions and employees’ perception of long-term stability. This sentiment is crucial for productivity and retention, with secure workers showing higher engagement and…

Hospital attendant held for sexually harassing teen patient

India faces a significant AI talent crunch, with one in ten AI solutions lead and machine learning engineer job postings unfilled. While India holds a fifth of global AI job openings, the primary challenge is a shortage of advanced skills, not a lack of people. AI-augmented developer roles have seen a massive surge, highlighting the…

Gujarat: Contract hiring of sportsassistants draws criticism

Punjab Police has released Constable admit cards for 3,298 vacancies, with the Computer-Based Test starting July 1, 2026. Candidates who applied in March 2026 can download their hall tickets from the official website. The admit card is crucial for entry and contains exam details. Successful candidates will proceed to physical tests and document verification.

Union ministry slashes mining penalties, VED welcomes move