AI will not replace jobs but skills, says IIT-M director Kamakoti

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CHENNAI: Artificial Intelligence will not take away jobs but those without the knowledge will face disadvantages in the future, IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti said on Sunday. Speaking at the Dakshinapatha Summit 2025 held on the IIT-M campus in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Kamakoti said that AI was becoming central to multiple … Read more

Freshers jobs now more about skills than degrees; AI, ML rarely taught effectively

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Rohit Sharma, Head HR Foundation and People Partner at Bayer India, shared his insights with Careers360 about the real-life challenges faced by freshers during recruitment and areas for improvement. He also spoke about the job market, importance of upskilling, curriculum alignment, and the hiring process. Edited excerpts: How do you see the job market for … Read more

Will US inflation matter more than jobs?

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Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Global Economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. US inflation data to be released on Friday will put to the test Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell’s recent assertion that the labour market, rather than rising consumer prices, presents the more immediate risk to … Read more

CII’s model state GCC policy aims to create millions of high-quality jobs across India: Director General

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday released its Model State Policy on Global Capability Centres (GCCs), offering a comprehensive roadmap for states to attract, support, and scale the next generation of global enterprise hubs. The policy aims to create millions of high-quality jobs, expand innovation ecosystems beyond metropolitan areas, and strengthen India’s position … Read more

AAP’s Sanjay Singh alleges UP govt filling reserved jobs with upper caste candidates, demands probe

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh has launched a scathing attack on the Yogi Adityanath government, accusing it of giving preference to upper castes in government jobs meant for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals. Alleging a widespread recruitment scam in Uttar Pradesh, Singh said, “We demand a thorough investigation into this recruitment … Read more

PLI Scheme attracts Rs 1.76 lakh crore investments, creates over 12 lakh jobs: Report

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New Delhi: India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has attracted Rs 1.76 lakh crore in committed investments since 2020 and created over 12 lakh jobs, a report said. The scheme has approved 806 applications across 14 strategic sectors, primarily with the goal of boosting manufacturing in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, a report from … Read more

PwC Cuts 1,500 Jobs & 60 Partners in Middle East After Clash With Saudi Sovereign Fund

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is undertaking one of its sharpest workforce reductions in recent years, cutting around 1,500 employees and 60 partners across the Middle East after a breakdown in its relationship with Saudi Arabia’s powerful Public Investment Fund (PIF). The restructuring, confirmed by reports, underscores the vulnerability of global consulting firms operating in politically and … Read more

‘Firm approved 5,189 H-1B visas, laid off 16,000 Americans’: White House defends fee hike as move to ‘protect US jobs’ | World News

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According to the White House, some US workers have even been “forced to train their foreign replacements under nondisclosure agreements.” (AP Photo) The White House issued a fact sheet defending US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, saying the move was designed to stop US workers from … Read more

UP Skill Development Mission Maps District Industries to Boost Jobs & Youth Employment, Sector Mapping Across Eastern & Central UP

Indian Masterminds Stories The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) has launched a forward-looking initiative by mapping local industries and priority sectors across every district in the state. This strategic move is aimed at aligning skill training programs with district-specific industrial demands, ultimately connecting local youth with employment opportunities in their home districts. Also Read: UP: … Read more

H-1B clampdown: White House factsheet says one company got 25,075 H-1Bs, axed 27,000 US jobs

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The White House on Saturday (local time) issued a ‘factsheet‘, justifying President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a whopping USD 100,000 (over Rs 88 lakh) fee on new H-1B applications, saying that American workers were being replaced with “lower-paid foreign labour”. Giving out facts to back the administration’s decision to overhaul the H-1B programme, the … Read more