West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the stateWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core ...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Actor Madhavan’s son Vedaant, who has won 5 gold medals as swimming champion, reveals routine behind success, shares how he stays calm in competitions: 'You just need to focus on....'Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R. Madhavan, has forged his own identity as a champion swimmer, excelling in freestyle events. His impressiv...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Uzbekistan launches ambitious "Uzbekistan–2030" strategyUzbekistan has launched its Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy, a comprehensive plan for national reform and development. The strategy outlines 100 m...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Karnataka launches 'Bengaluru-Germany Skills Bridge' for safe, structured youth migrationKarnataka's government has initiated the Skills Bridge Network, a long-term partnership with Germany, to provide skilled youth with interna...
05 Jul, 2025, 08.22 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Govt enters into MoU with Infosys for skill census pre-validationInfosys has partnered with Andhra Pradesh to enhance employment opportunities through a skill census program. It will provide technical ass...
10 Jan, 2025, 01.53 PM IST
Army tweaks Agnipath scheme to recruit skilled candidates for technical rolesThe development comes after the Army revised the selection process for ‘Agniveers’ making it mandatory for aspirants to appear for an onlin...
21 Feb, 2023, 09.45 PM IST
Govt to launch Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0: FM Nirmala SitharamanPradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) impleme...
02 Feb, 2023, 12.15 AM IST
Education important for youth to face challenges: Santosh Gangwar"India is strengthening its educational and skilling efforts to ensure quality education from pre-school to senior secondary stage. New Nat...
23 Jun, 2021, 12.52 PM IST
- Skills development ministry starts training youth for overseas jobs
The 12 training organizations which have partnered with the government for the IISC pilot phase include Empower Pragati, IL&FS Skills Devel...
01 Jul, 2019, 02.16 PM IST
European system may be India’s model for skill developmentThe skill development ministry is examining the recommendations of a high-level panel on rationalisation of skills training and sector skil...
08 May, 2017, 12.49 AM IST
Government launches 15 India International Skill CentersThe governmen said it would bridge the global shortage of labour force in the coming years by reaping the demographic dividend of young Ind...
17 Jul, 2016, 06.13 PM IST
NSDC to open 50 India International Skill Centres across the countryThe Ministry of External Affairs shall provide support for Pre-Departure Orientation Training, which includes language and soft skills trai...
15 Jul, 2016, 11.06 PM IST
Punjab polls: AAP promises 25 Lakhs jobs, free Wi-Fi hotspots in villagesWith an eye on the 2017 Punjab Assembly election, AAP today unveiled its 'Youth Manifesto' here promising 25 lakh jobs in five years, free ...
03 Jul, 2016, 10.44 PM IST
Countering radicalization: Big jump in loans, scholarships to minoritiesMinority youth are also being provided placement-linked skill development under the minority affairs ministry's "Seekho aur Kamao" initiati...
09 Dec, 2015, 11.50 AM IST
Youth4work Raises Rs 2.8 crore in bridge capitalFounded by Rachit Jain in 2012, Youth4work is a platform where individuals showcase their talent and skills, that are finally tested and ra...
09 Dec, 2014, 05.32 AM IST
Congress manifesto promises 100 million skilled jobs for youth in next 10 yearsThe party of original economic reforms will vow to re-ignite key economic sectors and industry and expand the scope of public-private ventu...
22 Feb, 2014, 08.26 AM IST
Govt spending an additional Rs 5,000 per head on skills will make unemployed youth employableThere could be different ways to ensure that the Rs 5k reqd to ensure quality training for the youth reaches them. Skill vouchers are perha...
20 Jul, 2012, 08.41 AM IST