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An official explained that the earlier process was cumbersome and lengthy and now the new system will help domestic firms get e-visas for foreign experts in a shorter time period. As of today, 129 sponsorship letters have been generated by Indian companies.

Govt eases visa processes for foreign professionals, engineers needed by Indian firms

December 19, 2025 9:10 am

In August 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs had issued a circular to address certain issues related to employment visas, business visas and e-PLI business.

India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth

December 10, 2025 1:08 pm

Rather than viewing employment generation solely through the lens of large industry or government programmes, policy must confront the reality that employment generation is tied to improving the productivity of its smallest enterprises

Know these youth employment schemes by UP government

November 24, 2025 9:18 am

These measures are designed not only to generate jobs but also to encourage entrepreneurship. Here is the list of some opportunities that students and job seekers in UP must know about:

Women's Employment on the Rise: Pune sees highest growth, female- led entrepreneurship expands by 8%

Women's employment on rise, Pune sees highest growth: Report

October 17, 2025 9:56 am

The highest growth was seen in Pune (+178%), Bangalore (+168%), and Ernakulam (+109%), followed by Mumbai (+89%), Delhi (+89%), and Hyderabad (+46%).

India’s digital public infrastructure model should be anchored in shared infrastructure, open standards, and interoperability to make sure that innovators are not locked out.

With right policy choices, AI can become a driver for inclusive growth

August 23, 2025 11:37 am

The policy challenge is not merely enabling AI access but also ensuring that AI ecosystems remain contestable and worker-supportive

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ETS launches Global Employability Test 2025 to assess workforce competence

July 16, 2025 9:56 am

The assessment was initially introduced as the Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET) and has developed over 12 years into a globally validated benchmark. It is now used by higher education institutions across several countries.

Only 8.25% of Indian graduates are employed in jobs that align with their qualifications, while over 50% are engaged in lower-skilled roles (Image: AI Generated via ChatGPT)

Mere 8.25% Indian graduates hold jobs that match their qualifications: Report

July 03, 2025 9:29 am

India's expanding educational infrastructure is producing a mismatch in employment. Recent data reveals a growing number of graduates overqualified for their roles, impacting career satisfaction and economic efficiency.

All job payments to the first-time employees under Part A of the scheme will be made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.

Cabinet approves Employment-Linked Incentive scheme to support formal job generation

July 01, 2025 9:43 pm

Scheme to have two parts — for first-time employees & for employers to generate additional employment.

Data shows 66% of Indian professionals trust degrees over short courses for career growth

June 23, 2025 2:05 pm

Interestingly, those with a long-term outlook were three times more likely to report clarity in their professional growth trajectory, even when promotions didn’t follow immediately.

Unemployment rate rises 50 bps to 5.6% in May due to seasonal factors

June 17, 2025 10:42 am

The Period Labour Force Survey for May is the second-ever monthly report

EMPLOYMENT VIDEOS

What millennials want from companies and jobs: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

It's almost a billion dollar question. What do millennials want? A global survey tries to answer the question. Millennials are many things. Many statements are attributed to them when it comes to what they want and how they behave.

Rahul Gandhi accuses Bandaru Dattatreya, VC for scholar's suicide

January 19, 2016 11:25 am

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Government at the Centre over the suicide of a Dalit scholar in the Hyderabad University. He accused Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya and varsity's Vice Chancellor of abetting the suicide of the scholar. Rahul, who interacted with the protesting students of the University of Hyderabad, said the varsity had used to its power to 'crush' the students, instead of allowing them to express themselves.