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PMKVY Records Just 7% Placement Rate

By Uniquetimesorg September 5, 2026 0

India’s flagship skill development programme, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), has recorded placements for only 7% of trained candidates, highlighting the continuing gap between skill development and employment. Government dashboard data showed that 200,224 candidates were placed out of 2.85 million trained candidates as of August 28. The data also reveals Continue Reading

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India’s Services Growth Improves in August, but Demand Remains Weak

By Uniquetimesorg September 3, 2026 0

India’s dominant services sector recorded a modest improvement in August, but overall activity remained close to its weakest level in more than four years, according to the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The index rose to 54.1 in August from 53.3 in July, although it was slightly below the preliminary estimate of 54.5. […]Continue Reading

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India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to Four-Month Low of 5.1% in July

By Uniquetimesorg August 18, 2026 0

India’s unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above fell to 5.1% in July, down from 5.5% in June, according to government data. The figure matched the four-month low recorded in March and was below the 5.4% rate forecast by economists in a Reuters poll. The decline was led by rural areas, where unemployment fell […]Continue Reading

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AI Hiring Surges as India’s IT Recruitment Slows

By Uniquetimesorg July 4, 2026 0

Hiring for artificial intelligence (AI) roles in India’s IT sector continued to grow in June, even as overall recruitment in the industry declined, highlighting a major shift in hiring priorities. According to Naukri’s monthly JobSpeak report, AI-related hiring increased 16% year-on-year, while total IT job postings fell 3%. The report, based on listings from Continue Reading

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India’s Services Sector Rebounds in January as New Business Picks Up: PMI

By Uniquetimesorg February 5, 2026 0

India’s services sector showed renewed momentum in January after slipping to an 11-month low in December, supported by stronger demand and higher new business inflows, a private survey showed on Wednesday. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 58.5 in January from 58.0 a month earlier, marking the […]Continue Reading

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Microsoft Partners with Indian Government to Bring 15,000 Global Employers to NCS Platform

By Uniquetimesorg December 10, 2025 0

Microsoft and the Ministry of Labour and Employment have signed a major MoU in New Delhi to strengthen India’s workforce capabilities and expand access to global job opportunities. Under the agreement, Microsoft will integrate over 15,000 global employers and partners from its network into the National Career Service (NCS) platform, significantly boosting access to formal Continue Reading

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Why Do We Say White Collar and Blue Collar?

By uniquetimes August 3, 2024 0

The terms “white collar” and “blue collar” have become widely recognized descriptors for different types of workers and job roles. These terms not only reflect the nature of the work performed but also highlight the social and economic distinctions in the workforce. Here’s a closer look at the origins and meanings of these terms. Origins […]Continue Reading

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India: The Second Largest English-Speaking Country in the World

By uniquetimes July 18, 2023 0

English, often referred to as the global language, has gained significant prominence in recent years, transcending borders and cultures. While it may come as a surprise to some, India is the second largest English-speaking country in the world, with a population that has embraced the language in various aspects of daily life. In this blog […]Continue Reading

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Breaking the Stigma, One Cup at a Time: The Inspiring Story of Café Positive

By uniquetimes May 9, 2023 0

Café Positive is a unique café in Kolkata, India that is entirely managed and operated by HIV-positive men and women. The café was founded by Kallol Ghosh in 2016 with the goal of eradicating negative stereotypes and misconceptions about people living with HIV. Despite the significant progress made in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention in recent […]Continue Reading

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7 Emerging Job Trends Shaping the Indian Job Market for 2023

By uniquetimes March 18, 2023 0

According to various reports and studies, some of the top job trends in India for 2023 could include: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: With the growing demand for AI-based products and services across industries, the demand for professionals skilled in AI and machine learning is expected to rise. Healthcare and Biotechnology: The COVID-19 pandemic has […]Continue Reading