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India’s booming services sector, contributing over half of national output, faces a reality check. Despite job growth, employment remains largely informal and low-paying, creating a paradox of strong output without quality jobs. Regional and gender disparities are stark, with a growing mismatch between education and job quality, demanding targeted policies for inclusive growth.

At least 11 US states and two territories have complied with a Trump administration order to remove references to gender identity from federally funded sex education programmes. The directive, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, has sparked lawsuits from Democratic-led states, highlighting deep political divides over gender inclusion and federal control in

A new Monster Career Catfishing Poll (2025) exposes a troubling trend in the US job market, 79% of workers say they were misled into roles that differed from what recruiters promised. From inflated job descriptions to false claims about culture and pay, both employers and employees are fueling a growing trust crisis in the modern

Harvard University’s conservative magazine, The Harvard Salient, faces a crisis after its editor-in-chief, Richard Y. Rodgers, defied a board order to suspend operations amid a conduct investigation. Rodgers accused the board of “usurpation of power,” sparking a governance clash over editorial authority, accountability, and free speech following controversy over contentious published material.

The Trump administration’s overhaul of the H-1B visa system—introducing a $100,000 supplemental fee and a wage-based selection model—has sparked sharp national debate. While the Department of Homeland Security claims it aims to prioritize skilled, high-paid workers, critics argue the system is “susceptible to manipulation,” potentially favoring large corporations and hindering smaller firms and global talent

America’s billionaires are challenging the myth of work-life balance, favouring philosophies of harmony, fluidity, or total immersion. Leaders like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella advocate alignment between personal and professional life, while others, including Reid Hoffman and Lucy Guo, embrace relentless dedication. Success, they argue, is not about moderation but integrating achievement with life’s realities,

India’s highest science honours, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, have been announced, recognizing outstanding contributions across four categories. Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar received the Vigyan Ratna posthumously, while nine scientists were awarded Vigyan Shri, thirteen young researchers received Vigyan Yuva awards, and CSIR’s Aroma Mission team won the Vigyan Team Award.

AISSEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that registration for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE) 2026 will close on October 30, 2025. The exam, scheduled for January 2026, is essential for admission to Classes VI and IX in Sainik Schools across India. Three new schools have been added to the

Indian Coast Guard AC result 2025: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has declared the Assistant Commandant (AC) 01/2027 Batch CGCAT Stage-I result on October 28, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the online examination held on September 18, 2025, can now check their results at joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. The recruitment process, announced for 170 posts, involves five selection

The Kerala government has defended a Muslim student’s right to wear the hijab in school, calling it part of her constitutional liberty and “right to secular education.” The dispute with St. Rita’s Public School reignited India’s broader uniform debate, highlighting tensions between institutional rules and individual freedoms as states grapple with balancing equality, autonomy, and