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One crore jobs by 2030 and reforms in exams are top priorities of Bihar govt., says Chief Minister

One crore jobs by 2030 and reforms in exams are top priorities of Bihar govt., says Chief Minister

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and others during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary hoisted the national flag for the first time since assuming office at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day on Saturday (August 15, 2026). Amid the ongoing agitation over the alleged irregularities in the competitive examination in several States, including Bihar, Mr. Choudhary said that a State-level examination reform committee will be constituted to make examinations in Bihar smooth, transparent, fair, and modern. He also said that a high-level committee will be formed to further strengthen the quality of education. He asserted that to ensure the prompt redressal of students’ grievances, a ‘Student Support Portal’ will be launched on August 17 to receive applications. This initiative will extend the successful support portal system to students and ensure the resolution of student-related complaints within 30 days, the Chief Minister added. Free coaching for entrance exams Mr. Choudhary …

Karnataka targets one lakh new jobs, AI hubs, and a  trillion economy by 2047

Karnataka targets one lakh new jobs, AI hubs, and a $3 trillion economy by 2047

Karnataka will focus on creating one lakh new jobs, expanding artificial intelligence (AI) education, and establishing technology hubs across the State as part of its vision for a ‘Young Karnataka–New India’, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on August 15. Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, Mr Shivakumar announced the launch of the Chief Minister Udyoga Sankalpa and Udyoga Nidhi schemes, aimed at improving employment opportunities and encouraging job creation. The State Government has begun the process of filling 72,000 key vacancies, with notifications for all the posts expected to be issued within the next six months, he said. Under Udyoga Nidhi, entrepreneurs in 10 economically backward districts will receive an incentive of ₹2,500 per month for every new job created, with the government targeting one lakh additional jobs through the initiative. AI from class 6 in govt schools The Chief Minister outlined an ambitious technology and education agenda. AI will be introduced in government schools from class 6, alongside the proposed AI Akshara Abhiyana and Coding Gurukula programmes. Bengaluru …

Agniveers to retire in 2026: What government jobs can they apply for after 4 years of service?

Agniveers to retire in 2026: What government jobs can they apply for after 4 years of service?

The first batch of Agniveers will complete their four-year military service by the end of this year and will retire. Ahead of the completion of their tenure, the Centre is planning multiple government job options for those who exit the armed forces. Agniveers to retire in 2026: What government jobs can they apply for after 4 years of service? (PTI) According to the report, ex-Agniveers will likely be allowed to choose where they want to serve next. The Central government is considering giving them options across various government organisations. Armed forces plans higher retention as first batch of Agniveers completes 4 years: Report Someone who has attended meetings on the issue said, “A meeting held by the Union Home Ministry was attended by representatives from all CAPFs and also defence ministry officials. Candidates will most likely have the option to submit their preferences. An Agniveer from Haryana may want to work in Delhi or Haryana police or a specific CAPF. Similarly, a Rajasthan Agniveer may want to work in the state police or another CAPF. …

IIT graduate from Kadapa cleared 13 Central government jobs, chose the ESIC

IIT graduate from Kadapa cleared 13 Central government jobs, chose the ESIC

Lomada Nagendra Sai looks at his scorecards on display at a public felicitation in Kadapa on August 7, 2026. He was selected for 13 Central government positions. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement His penchant for writing competitive examinations brought this M.Tech graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur a ‘basket full of Central government jobs’. He, however, opted to join the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and is posted as the branch manager at Mahabubnagar in Telangana. Lomada Nagendra Sai completed his SSC in his home town, Kadapa, studied Intermediate at Hyderabad and joined IIT Kharagpur for an integrated B.Tech-M.Tech in the industrial and systems engineering stream. Like everyone else, he opted for the usual route of campus placements, but jobs remained a distant dream when COVID-19 struck, rendering many IT professionals jobless. He then eyed the government sector and started preparing for competitive examinations. His father, L. Aswani Kumar, retired in 2018 as the personnel manager at APSRTC Anantapur, and his mother is a teacher at the Zilla Parishad High School, Pendlimarri, …

‘Through the big contacts I have…’: Prashant Kishor assures jobs for 10,000 youngsters in Bankipur

‘Through the big contacts I have…’: Prashant Kishor assures jobs for 10,000 youngsters in Bankipur

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who was recently elected as the Bankipur MLA in Bihar, on Tuesday announced that he would ensure private jobs for at least 10,000 youths of his assembly segment in the next two years. Prashant Kishor was elected as the MLA in the by-election to the Bankipur assembly seat. (File Photo/PTI) Kishor was elected as the MLA in the by-election to the Bankipur assembly seat, which was vacated following the resignation of BJP president Nitin Nabin after he was elected to the Rajya Sabha. Also Read | PK is now MLA: Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur, bastion of BJP national president Nitin Nabin He said he would leverage his contacts across the country to provide jobs to qualified youth in different parts of India. In a public address in Bankipur, Kishor said, “If your children are educated yet unemployed, bring their CVs to our office. We will arrange jobs for at least 10,000 of them within the next two years. Through the big contacts I have, and the people I have …

Candidates trained under government’s rural skilling programme not getting jobs: panel

Candidates trained under government’s rural skilling programme not getting jobs: panel

Image used for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/ iStockphoto A parliamentary committee has expressed concern over the gap between training and employment outcomes under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), recommending stronger placement tracking, enhanced post-placement support, and the creation of district-level placement cells to improve long-term livelihood outcomes for rural youth. As of March 2026, 18.38 lakh rural youth have been trained under DDU-GKY, with 11.94 lakh placed in jobs, including 576 foreign placements. The scheme covers 37 sectors and 816 trades. Women account for 9.65 lakh of those trained and 6.03 lakh of those placed in jobs (nearly 50%). Inadequate wages The Standing Committee on Rural Development, headed by Congress Lok Sabha MP Saptagiri Ulaka, in its report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday (August 11, 2026), noted that a significant number of candidates trained under DDU-GKY were not securing employment, while those who found jobs often received low salaries. It said inadequate wages and support mechanisms were contributing to high dropout rates and distress migration among rural workers. The …

‘Where will jobs come from’: Hemant Soren blames Centre policies for lack of employment, shutting of establishments

‘Where will jobs come from’: Hemant Soren blames Centre policies for lack of employment, shutting of establishments

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday hailed his government for acting promptly for the future of the youth and criticised Centre’s policies, saying they were causing millions of students to lose employment and forcing establishments to shut down. Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren. (HT Photo) (HT_PRINT) “The determination with which the state government is acting regarding the future of the youth is evident to you all. Meanwhile, policies formulated by the central government are causing millions of students to lose their employment and jobs, while small, medium and large establishments are shutting down. So, where will employment come from?” he said outside Parliament, news agency ANI reported. He also accused the BJP of providing government jobs in the state to people from other states during its tenure. “It is no secret that during the BJP’s tenure, people from other states have secured employment here on a large scale. We have answers to every question raised by the opposition, but their ambitions are simply too vast. The situation is such that facing the truth has …

NDA discusses India’s sports growth and jobs at Mangal Milan meeting

NDA discusses India’s sports growth and jobs at Mangal Milan meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Union ministers and leaders of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituent parties attended the coalition’s weekly parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, where presentations focused on India’s sporting achievements and employment generation initiatives undertaken by the central government. The meeting, known as “Mangal Milan”, was held at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi and was attended by several senior BJP leaders and representatives of NDA allies. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Online applications for 7,437 Telangana police jobs to open on August 19

Online applications for 7,437 Telangana police jobs to open on August 19

The applications for the 7,437 vacancies in the Police, Special Protection Force (SPF), Fire Services and Prisons Departments, will be accepted only through Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board’s (TSLPRB) website. The image is used for representative purposes only. The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) will begin accepting online applications for recruitment to 7,437 vacancies in the Police, Special Protection Force (SPF), Fire Services and Prisons Departments from August 19. The application window will remain open until 5 p.m. on September 9. Applications to be accepted only through website The recruitment board, which issued four notifications on July 29 for the vacancies, said applications will be accepted only through its official website. The online application portal will open at 8 a.m. on August 19 and applications submitted through any other mode will be summarily rejected. One-time fee Candidates applying for Sub Inspector-level posts in the Police, SPF, Fire Services and Prisons Departments will have to pay a one-time fee of ₹750 if they belong to the SC or ST categories in Telangana and ₹1,500 …

T.N. moves Supreme Court against HC striking down jobs to Karur stampede victims’ families

T.N. moves Supreme Court against HC striking down jobs to Karur stampede victims’ families

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visited Karur earlier this month. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court in appeal against a Madras High Court decision to strike down the grant of government jobs to the family members of Karur stampede victims. The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims’ family members on compassionate grounds on July 27. The State had argued in the court that the appointments were meant as a humane gesture. But the court concluded that specific guidelines covered the field of compassionate appointments, and they cannot be cast aside by the State government. The High Court had warned that the government’s action, if condoned, may run the risk of opening the floodgates. Waiting list overlooked The High Court had pointed out that there were wait-lists in every government department for appointments on compassionate grounds. Employment has to be granted only in accordance with seniority and not with reference to the …