Uttarakhand and Brandenburg, Germany, signed a Joint Declaration of Intent for cooperation in science, tech, and skill development. IIT Roorkee and University of Potsdam to lead academic initiatives.
German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann declares India-Germany bilateral ties are at an all-time high, fueled by strong trade, defense cooperation, and shared democratic values. Explore the future of this strategic partnership.
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, states German industry is eager for a swift conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Read the full story on the implications ahead of CDU leader Friedrich Merz's official visit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins a two-day visit to India, holding key talks with PM Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad on January 12 to bolster bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary announced the Centre's push to upgrade ITIs, enhancing skills for Haryana's youth. Discover the government's strategy for better employment opportunities.
Telangana's Vision 2047 aims for 180-min global access, 1 crore women millionaires, and a German skill model. Learn about the CURE, PURE, RARE economic framework.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India on January 12-13 for high-level talks to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Key discussions on supply chains and investment.
Indian professionals in Germany earn the highest median monthly salary at €5,393, a new study reveals. The success is driven by high-skill STEM roles, not nationality. Discover the structural reasons behind this economic trend.
President Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated an IGNOU regional and skill centre in Rairangpur. The SOAR initiative aims to merge skill and academic education, leveraging AI for tribal empowerment and employment.
SSC has announced the Stenographer Skill Test for 2025 on Jan 28 & 29. Over 31,000 candidates are shortlisted. Check test pattern, vacancies, and how to get details.
PM Modi highlights Narasapuram's crochet lace, a GI-tagged craft empowering lakhs of women. Union Minister Sitharaman inaugurates an AI skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to boost rural employment.
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates University Institute of Technology in Gadchiroli, a 170-acre PPP project with Lloyds Metals. It offers free diplomas to tribal youth, with BTech courses starting 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits adopted village Pedamainavani Lanka, launches AI & drone skill programs, and reviews a ₹13.72 crore anti-erosion project. Read details.
Professor T G Sitharam, ex-AICTE Chairman, argues AI will transform, not eliminate, engineering jobs. The focus must be on reskilling and lifelong learning to bridge the skill gap. Read his insights from the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
A Mumbai model has accused a Malad neighbour of defrauding her of Rs 35 lakh, exploiting her after a suicide attempt. Bangur Nagar Police are investigating the complex case. Read the full story.
NSDC and Skill Ministry launch RPL certification for domestic workers in Lucknow, empowering 20,000 with formal recognition, enhanced employability, and social security benefits. Read more.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Jharkhand Education Project Council's state-level skill competition saw 264 projects from 24 districts. 33 students were awarded, showcasing vocational education's role in entrepreneurship.
BHU's six-day 'Tana-Bana' craft workshop in Varanasi concluded, empowering women with weaving skills. Dean Prof. Ranjan Kumar Singh encouraged self-reliance. Read more about this skill development initiative.
Panjab University will spearhead initiatives on air quality monitoring, tourism, anaemia screening, entrepreneurship & skills after NITI Aayog's approval. All projects must finish by March 2026.
Tamil Nadu government forms a project management committee to coordinate shelter, rehab & skill development for Chennai's homeless. Aims to end agency silos.
Delhi government has constituted a committee to investigate the overall functioning of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) and the impact of its mergers. The panel will submit recommendations for improvements.
Dhamtari district launches Madhurima Gurukul, a free skill training centre in Koliyari village. Offering courses like electrician & computer operations, it aims to boost youth employability. Classes start Jan 15.
Uttar Pradesh's Skill Development Mission expands training with quotas for women & disabled to combat poverty. 1475 youth targeted in Prayagraj this year. #UttarPradesh #SkillIndia
Neha Gulati, assistant professor at Panjab University, was felicitated for her work as a content reviewer for the Hunar Sikhia vocational education initiative. Read about this key step in strengthening skill-based learning in Punjab.
Tamil Nadu partners with Indo-German Chamber to launch a first-of-its-kind skill centre in MEPZ. Aiming to bridge the industry gap, the initiative focuses on CNC, automation & high-precision manufacturing. Read more.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky says rigid five-year plans are outdated. He advises professionals to focus on short-term skill learning in a fast-changing job market driven by AI. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) achieves a national first by securing NCVET recognition as an awarding body for vocational courses, starting with Sericulture Technician.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka calls for a transparent job calendar and fair recruitment to secure youth's future. He also highlights education's role in eradicating social inequality.