Get ready, aspiring postgraduates! The National Testing Agency has confirmed that CUET PG 2026 results will be released on April 24th, likely around 5 PM. Candidates can access their scores on the official NTA website using their application details. This crucial exam paves the way for admissions into postgraduate programs at universities nationwide.
India's professionals, including those with over 15 years of experience, are rapidly enrolling in AI and ML courses, signaling a shift from traditional expertise to staying relevant. This surge, extending beyond the tech sector, highlights a critical need to bridge the gap between AI concept understanding and real-world application, redefining talent development and deployment in an AI-driven economy.
AI is transforming business leadership, shifting executives from decision-makers to decision designers. Senior professionals are increasingly enrolling in AI programs to interpret and calibrate data-driven insights, moving beyond traditional experience. This evolution emphasizes machine-human collaboration, where leaders must critically engage with AI to navigate uncertainty and integrate intuition with data for strategic advantage.
In its report ‘The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action’ released on Wednesday, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment results in lakhs of deaths and economic losses equivalent to 1.37% of global GDP each year.
Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Government Examinations is poised to release the SSLC (Class 10) results for 2026 soon, with over 9 lakh students awaiting the announcement. While an exact date remains unconfirmed, early May is anticipated, following last year's May 16 declaration. The results, expected to be announced via press conference, will detail pass percentages and performance metrics.
Amid ongoing global uncertainties, including geopolitical strife and the rapid evolution of AI, Indian firms are actively seeking to hire top executives. Executive search agencies observe consistent interest in candidates for senior roles, particularly in technology, industrial sectors, and burgeoning industries.
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana has provided incentives to over 440,000 new employees. The government has disbursed ₹465 crore for sustained employment. However, global conflicts may slow down formal job creation. The scheme aims to create 35 million jobs by July 2027. Current progress is one-tenth of the initial quarterly target.
AI has become a core part of business strategy, with nearly 90% of technologists in India now expected to use it in their roles, according to Randstad Digital chief executive Graig Paglieri. Companies are embedding AI into daily operations and linking its use to measurable outcomes like productivity and cost efficiency.
Companies in India anticipate a future hiring focus on mid-level professionals. Salary increases are projected to be moderate, between 5 to 10 percent, for the 2026-27 period. Attrition remains a significant concern, particularly for mid-senior level employees.
As per experts, many MNCs are considering shifting global tech positions to India, mostly to their GCCs. Ratna Gupta, senior partner, ABC Consultants, said the uptick in tech leadership hiring is strong, especially over the last two–three quarters in comparison to the first half of FY25 when companies were relatively cautious. There is an about 20% increase in mandates at the director, vice-president and higher levels, she said. “Quite a few country heads for GCCs are also coming in.”