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Infra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector
India's infrastructure sector is hiring millions in unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor segments, with expectations that the new government will continue investing in infrastructure development, including highways, roads, and airports. An estimated 9.8 million jobs are expected to be created in FY25, driven by strategic investments and ambitious plans for transportation and logistics development.
Why Budget 2024 must have more than Sensex on its radar
Budget 2024: The Union budget is set to dominate headlines in India, with the question of whether realpolitik or coalition compulsions will dictate the budget's economic policy. The interplay between economics and politics is not new to India, as it is part of elected democracies. The BJP's performance fell short of expectations due to inflation and unemployment, both factors within the domain of economic policy.
Law to curb paper leaks during ongoing legislature session: Devendra Fadnavis
Congress member Balasaheb Thorat, NCP (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar, BJP's Ashish Shelar and Bhaskar Jadhav of the Shiv Sena (UBT) asked the government if it will enact a strong law to curb paper leaks.
How Bengaluru's IT professionals could benefit from proposed Hosur airport
Proposed Hosur International Airport gains support for boosting regional development and creating job opportunities along the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border. The proposed international airport in Hosur aims to benefit Bengaluru's IT corridor and Electronics City, alleviating the long commute to Kempegowda International Airport. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced the airport will handle 30 million passengers annually, boosting the socio-economic development of Hosur and neighboring districts.
Interviewers don't have access to candidate's quota info: UP Govt
The govt's replay came after Apna Dal (S) chief Anupriya Patel alleged bias against backward, scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) aspirants. The state government further said that if aspirants belonging to any category do not get the average qualification marks, then the commission does not have the right to change the unfilled vacancies into a different category and that these vacancies are "carried forward".
Jobs, inflation data may break the US Treasury market out of narrow range
Bond market trends are closely tied to Powell's testimony, economic indicators, and Treasury yield movements. Factors like the recent Australia inflation rebound, central bank actions, and insights from Macquarie Group are key considerations for investors navigating market uncertainties.
Reserved vacancies in UP sometimes filled with General candidates: Anupriya Patel to UP CM Yogi
Union minister Anupriya Patel has raised concerns about the recruitment process in UP government jobs, particularly those given through interviews. She claims reserved category vacancies are sometimes filled with general candidates, as no suitable reserved category candidate has been found. Patel, an OBC, argues that candidates from OBC/SC/ST categories have met the minimum qualifying criteria and are eligible for these posts.
Prematurely retire non-performers from service: Centre to PSUs, PSBs and other statutory bodies
The Centre has instructed all ministries to promptly review employees' performance to identify non-performers for premature retirement. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) mandated adherence to guidelines under Fundamental and Pension Rules to ensure efficiency in government operations. Ministries must submit monthly reports starting July 2024 as per DoPT's 2020 directives
Haryana government may file review petition: CM after SC junks state's plea on quashing extra-marks policy
Haryana Chief Minister considers review petition or bill after Supreme Court upholds high court order quashing state's policy of granting extra marks in job exams. The policy, termed 'populist measure', was struck down by a vacation bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Rajesh Bindal.
Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law, mandates NRA to prepare SOPs for tests
The Indian government has released rules under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which mandates the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to prepare norms, standards, and guidelines for computer-based tests. The Act, passed by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations conducted by various public bodies.
View: Some suggestions for systemic improvements to minimise, or stop, future NEET-NET-type leaks
Recent events have put the National Testing Agency (NTA) under scrutiny due to the leakage of the NEET-UG test paper, impacting admission to medical colleges. With over 2 million students taking the NEET exam annually for around 1 lakh competitive seats, the stakes are high for career-defining opportunities.
AI will eliminate certain roles, but will create more jobs than it eliminates: Deloitte AI exec
In an interview with PTI, Tandon, Managing Director, AI and Insights Practice Leader, Deloitte LLP, said AI will not snatch jobs, but will simply do away with some of the easier jobs, and create new roles.
Sarkari babus don't be late to office or you'll lose attendance; Centre cracks whip on latecomers
The Centre's DoPT mandates biometric attendance by 9:15 AM, allowing a 15-minute delay with half-day leave deduction for latecomers. The directive enforces punctuality and advance notice, addressing concerns post-Covid-19 outbreak.
Amid protests, Gujarat govt decides to recruit 7,500 teachers
Gujarat government to recruit 7,500 TAT-cleared teachers in secondary and higher secondary schools to fill vacancies in 3 months following protests.
Andhra Pradesh govt issues order to begin teachers recruitment drive for over 16,000 vacancies
The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated the recruitment of 16,347 government teachers by issuing an order and aims to complete the process by the end of 2024. Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad directed the school education commissioner to conduct the Mega DSC (District Selection Committee) - 2024 and fill the teacher posts by December 31, 2024.
Rural jobs, roads, housing next on government radar
The government plans to construct 30 million houses under PMAY and is focusing on addressing rural distress to boost growth in private consumption expenditure and household savings.
Sebi to hire 49 officers; invites application
Sebi initiated the hiring process for 49 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions in various departments to enhance regulatory functions.
Recruitment for 50,000 posts to be initiated soon: Haryana CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that his government will begin the recruitment process to fill 50,000 vacant posts in the state, as part of its efforts to provide employment opportunities and support youth aspirations. He stressed the continuation of the "transparent" recruitment system for government jobs and praised the youth's faith in the government's functioning
Job market recovery may slow, for now
The absence of a decisive mandate in the 2024 elections may impact job market recovery temporarily. Coalition partners will have a stronger voice in policy decisions, affecting investor sentiment. Experts anticipate a short-term slowdown in job creation.
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