Work & Education

Policies Aren’t Enough to Retain Top Talent. You Need Systems.

argues that retaining top talent depends less on individual HR policies and more on whether a company’s talent practices function together as an integrated system.

Deloitte to ramp up India operations with 50,000 new hires

Deloitte plans to expand its India operations by hiring about 50,000 additional employees and opening new locations, with Mangaluru in Karnataka being assessed as a potential growth site.

UGC notifies new regulations to address caste-based discrimination in higher education

The UGC notified the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, requiring equity structures on campuses and allowing penalties up to loss of recognition for non-compliance while expanding coverage to include OBCs and dropping a proposed fine for false complaints.

Chinese safety check-in app for people living alone rebrands and adds subscription fee

A Chinese safety check-in app aimed at people living alone went viral, added an 8-yuan payment scheme, and adopted the global brand name Demumu.

Tamil Nadu signs MoU with Sarvam AI to build a ₹10,000-crore Sovereign AI Park

The Tamil Nadu government signed an MoU with Sarvam AI to establish a ₹10,000-crore full-stack Sovereign AI Park expected to create 1,000 high-skilled deep-tech jobs.

India and Germany agree on roadmap to expand education ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on a comprehensive roadmap to expand India-Germany ties in the education sector during talks in Gujarat.

Supreme Court scrutiny of private university approvals and affidavit compliance

The Supreme Court said its enquiry into the establishment and benefits of private universities is not a “witch-hunt” or “headmaster” exercise, and questioned the Centre and States for not complying with orders on personally affirmed affidavits.

Trade unions call for Feb. 12 general strike over four Labour Codes

Ten Central Trade Unions called for a general strike on February 12 against implementation of four Labour Codes and threatened an indefinite strike if the Codes are not withdrawn.

UPSC candidates required to undergo face authentication at exam centres

UPSC said all candidates appearing in its examinations will undergo face authentication at the exam venue, expanding an AI-enabled verification system piloted in September 2025.

Karnataka plans 900 new public schools to expand rural education

Karnataka plans to establish 900 new Karnataka Public Schools across the State to provide rural students education on par with private schools, Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Madhu Bangarappa said.

Telangana plans comprehensive education policy and Young India Integrated Residential Schools

The Telangana government resolved to bring out a comprehensive education policy on the lines of the National Education Policy and is developing Young India Integrated Residential Schools as part of education-sector reforms.

Supreme Court dismisses petition seeking probe into alleged CLAT 2026 question paper leak

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a court-monitored investigation into an alleged CLAT 2026 question paper leak, citing the belated approach after the exam and results.

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