Gautam Buddha Nagar will host the Employment Fair 2026 on 25 February, featuring 100+ companies offering over 2,000 job vacancies. Candidates aged 18+ with Class 8 to postgraduate qualifications can register for free. The fair aims to connect local youth with skill-based employment. In a significant step towards strengthening youth employment and skill-based hiring, Gautam…
Reliance Foundation has trained 3 lakh youth and helped 1.8 lakh secure jobs through nationwide skilling programs. The initiative focuses on digital skills, workplace competencies, and career pathways via its AI-powered Skilling Academy. Supported by public-private partnerships and aligned with the Skill India mission, it prepares youth for India’s evolving job market. Reliance Foundation marked…
The Chandigarh administration is implementing Deregulation 2.0 to replace rigid zoning rules with a “permitted until prohibited” approach, aiming to unlock land, reduce red tape, and support mixed-use development. Reforms target industrial productivity, educational infrastructure, and creation of a land bank, while emphasizing flexibility, investment attraction, and sustainable urban planning. The Chandigarh administration is advancing…
In Ludhiana, a proposal to convert school-reserved land in Rajguru Nagar into residential housing has sparked objections from civic groups and residents, citing planning laws and Right to Education (Article 21A). Critics warn that repurposing public-purpose land undermines urban governance, educational access, and sets a dangerous precedent for future development A growing urban planning dispute…
Nirmal Initiative’s Sukhawati program addresses Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) through a whole-school, community-oriented approach, emphasizing safe spaces, teacher training, and child empowerment. It uses an intersectional lens to tackle caste, gender, disability, and social inequalities, promoting prevention, disclosure, and support. The framework fosters human dignity, fraternity, and community, aiming to transform school and societal ecosystems…
The POCSO Act, 2012 protects children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment, introducing child-friendly procedures and strict penalties. Despite amendments, fast-track courts, and government initiatives, challenges like low conviction rates, delayed trials, and poor rehabilitation persist. Landmark judgments have strengthened child-centric protections, but gaps remain in enforcement and infrastructure. A shift toward survivor-focused and preventive…
Delhi is adding 50,000 CCTV cameras to improve women’s safety in vulnerable areas. The system will enable real-time monitoring and faster police response. Along with surveillance, officials emphasize privacy safeguards and community involvement. The Delhi government has announced a major expansion of public surveillance, approving the installation of 50,000 additional CCTV cameras across the city….
Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed a safer T-cell recovery method that improves the quality and survival of immune cells used in CAR T-cell therapy. The innovation reduces damage during cell collection, helping lower the cost of cancer treatment. It enhances safety and scalability, making advanced therapies easier for hospitals and labs to adopt. clThis…
A Dalit Anganwadi worker, Kanchan Bai Meghwal, died after saving nearly 20 children during a deadly bee attack at a government school in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting courage, caste, and invisible frontline labour. A quiet government school day in Madhya Pradesh turned into a moment of extraordinary sacrifice when a sudden bee attack created chaos among…
A recent controversy in the United States has reignited global debate on artificial intelligence, data security, and institutional accountability. A senior cybersecurity official of Indian origin is under investigation for allegedly uploading internal government documents onto ChatGPT, a public AI platform. The incident has raised serious concerns about how emerging technologies are being used inside…
