India's unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate saw an increase in May, reaching 5.5%. This marks a rise from April's 5.2%. Government data indicates a slight up...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki introduces prepaid smart maintenance planMaruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched a new prepaid after-sales maintenance plan for its customers. This 'smart maintenance plan' offers fle...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
AI is making blue collar workers like electricians, mechanics richer than office workersArtificial intelligence is creating new, lucrative roles for skilled tradespeople in India, with demand for electricians, HVAC technicians,...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
AI can be more disruptive as it targets both cognitive and skill-based jobs: CEA NageswaranAI's impact on jobs is broader than past tech shifts, affecting both cognitive and skill-based roles, according to chief economic adviser V...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Amit Shah reviews support plan for panel on demographic shiftUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed arrangements for a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee, formed recently, wil...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
India's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: ReportIndia's new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival and supply-chain i...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Mahindra's SUV output dips up to 15% in June amid supply chain worker crunch; XUV 7XO, Thar production hitMahindra & Mahindra is experiencing a significant drop in SUV production. A shortage of contract workers is affecting key parts suppliers. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Firms defaulting on labour wage may face ban from govt tendersCentral agencies can now ban contractors from government projects for failing to pay worker wages or social security contributions. Repeat ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India-Oman trade pact to open huge export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors: ExpertsIndia and Oman's new trade pact unlocks significant export potential for sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products. This agreement a...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
ICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: Date-wise schedule for executive & professional programmes, exam timings, open-book papers and moreICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has announced the examination schedule for the CS Execu...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST