ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India gets first PM-SETU nod; Andhra Pradesh leads industry-driven ITI overhaulArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India secured the first Strategic Investment Plan approval under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability T...
30 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh CM Khandu promises long-term roadmap on Inner Line Permit and tribal rights issuesArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the state government will work with all stakeholders to find long-term solutions on indig...
27 May, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based educationUttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizin...
21 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
21 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
India needs to raise R&D spending to 2 pc of GDP by 2035 to boost manufacturing: ReportIndia's manufacturing growth is hampered by low R&D spending, currently at 0.6% of GDP, a report highlights. To boost its manufacturing sha...
20 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Hyderabad’s new 'feel the jail experience' lets people live like prisoners for 24 hours: Eat jail food and sleep in prison cellsHyderabad has launched the Telangana Prisons Museum and 'Jail Anubhavam' program, offering citizens a simulated prison experience. This ini...
12 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Govt can allow establishments to hire up to 25% apprentices but with riders: Skills secretary Debashree MukherjeeLarge industries can be allowed to take up to 25% apprentices provided they have reached the 15% limit in the last three years, will pay at...
11 May, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Lightness, warmth, promise to build stronger India together mark much-awaited meeting between PM Modi and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarThe Art of Living International Center witnessed a historic gathering on Sunday as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Gurudev Sri Sri ...
10 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
BRICS member states agreed to work towards youth employability to bring down NEET ratesA consensus to this effect was arrived at the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s presidency in Kerala with dele...
06 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India explores FTA full use with Norway, sets up fast-track investment system with AustriaIndia and Norway are enhancing cooperation in energy, maritime, and biotech sectors. Norway sees growing investment interest in India. Mean...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Skill development ministry signs MoU with IGNOU to link vocational education and training with higher educationThe trainees attached to national skill training institutes (NSTI), industrial training institutes (ITI), pradhan mantri kaushal kendras (P...
19 Jan, 2022, 12.18 PM IST
Process to set up regulator for skill development bodies beginsA senior government official told ET that the committee is expected to advertise soon for the top posts of the council, which is being set ...
15 Jun, 2019, 12.10 AM IST
Cabinet nod to merger of regulatory bodies NCVT, NDSA"The NCVET will regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational education and training, both long-term and short-term, and estab...
10 Oct, 2018, 04.50 PM IST
Government plans to set up regulator for skills trainingA senior government official told ET that the proposed regulator will be set up at an arm’s length from the ministry through an executive o...
25 Jun, 2018, 11.33 PM IST
TISS launches 'school of vocational education' programmeTata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has launched its 'school of vocational education' programme to help create a skilled workforce.
29 Sep, 2014, 08.49 PM IST
- Firms to get tax benefits on skill development expenses
Companies engaged in business of manufacturing or providing specified services will be eligible for tax incentives on the expenditure incur...
18 Jul, 2013, 10.14 PM IST