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Fresher hiring rebounds as white-collar job market grows 11% in June: Naukri
India's white-collar job market experienced an 11% surge in June, fueled by robust hiring in service sectors and a resurgence in fresher recruitment. Hospitality, BPO/ITES, and Real Estate led the growth, while IT hiring rebounded, particularly in tier-II cities. AI/ML roles continued to expand significantly, and high-salary positions saw increased demand.
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July 2, 2025
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Employers continue to hire B-school graduates for strategic thinking despite AI boom: Survey
A recent GMAC survey reveals that despite AI's growing role, employers still value business school graduates for their strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. The demand for AI tool knowledge is increasing, but communication skills, emotional intelligence, and adaptability remain crucial. Employers express confidence in business schools' ability to prepare graduates for success in evolving work environments.
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A recurring pattern shows why India’s big job-generation numbers may not really matter
A recent report highlights a significant skills mismatch in India's employment sector, where over half of graduates are in low-skilled jobs. Despite increased higher education access, 88% of the workforce occupies low-competency roles, with stark regional disparities evident.
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JoSAA Counselling 2025: Round 3 seat allotment result released. Check how to download, important dates
JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 3 seat allotment: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) announced the Round 3 seat allotment results for the 2025 counselling on July 2nd. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website. Successful candidates must complete online reporting, including fee payment and document upload, between July 2nd and July 4th for admissions into 127 technical institutes.
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Hiring momentum shifts towards tier 2 cities
India’s tier 2 cities are driving national employment growth, with a 28% year-on-year (YoY) rise in hiring—outpacing the national average of 20%, according to the foundit Insights Tracker. Cities like Coimbatore, Nagpur, and Nasik lead the surge, fueled by sectors such as IT, BFSI, manufacturing, and FMCG. IT hiring in tier 2 cities alone jumped 53% YoY, with entry-level roles dominating.
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CUET-UG 2025 faces criticism over biometric gaps, shift disparities, and syllabus deviations
Even as CUET-UG 2025 results are awaited, serious concerns have emerged about biometric verification lapses, unequal candidate distribution across shifts impacting percentile normalisation, and deviations from the declared syllabus.
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July 1, 2025
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DU to hold special exams for students affected by Operation Sindoor; forms open till July 10
The University of Delhi has announced a special opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students of the 2024-25 academic year who missed their semester examinations in May due to the situation during Operation Sindoor. Affected students can reappear for their missed papers on May 13, 14, and 15, with a registration deadline of July 10, 2025.
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What might decide eventual winners of intensifying AI race
A NetApp report reveals a global AI race where ambition often outstrips execution. The US leads with aligned AI deployment, while China faces internal disconnects. India and the UK show promise with strong leadership alignment and optimism. Concerns remain about inadequate data strategies potentially leading to AI failures.
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June 30, 2025
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71% of manufacturing MSMEs say govt-skill training schemes didn’t help: Report
A Cushman & Wakefield report reveals that government skill initiatives are failing to effectively reach manufacturing MSMEs, with 71% of small firms reporting no benefit from these programs. While infrastructure spending positively influences capex plans and improves logistics access, challenges like high costs and skill gaps persist, hindering long-term competitiveness and MSME productivity.
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June 29, 2025
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88% of India’s workforce in low-competency occupations: IFC Report
The report ‘Skills for the Future: Transforming India’s Workforce Landscape’, prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness and released by Jayant Chaudhary, the minister of state (independent charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship on Friday, recommended a dedicated, standardized data collection system to generate estimates about skill requirements and enable targeted evidence-based reforms and policies.
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June 28, 2025
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