A decade of skill development — or systemic failure?

A Rs 10,000-crore trail of missing records, fake data and jobless trainees has caught up with India's flagship scheme.

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A decade of skill development — or systemic failure?

A Rs 10,000-crore trail of missing records, fake data and jobless trainees has caught up with India's flagship scheme.

By Staff Writer · Jun 28, 2026

The case for Tamil Nadu ‘due share’ from central taxes

Tamil Nadu, a major contributor to central taxes, has long complained of a ‘discriminatory approach’.

By Staff Writer · Jun 25, 2026

Will easing Iran sanctions reshape India’s oil imports?

The US has granted a 60-day waiver for Iranian oil trade until August 21.

By Staff Writer · Jun 23, 2026

A season of splits: How crisis hit Thackeray’s Shiv Sena

Six Lok Sabha MPs from Thackeray’s Shiv Sena are likely to merge with the Shinde faction, sending the NDA tally to 320.

By Staff Writer · Jun 20, 2026

Court cases, arrests, app bans: What’s changed in NEET retest?

The NEET re-test is scheduled for June 21 under heightened security.

By Staff Writer · Jun 18, 2026

Is Cockroach resonating with India’s students?

The parody party has amassed massive fame. But is it voicing concerns of India’s diverse student population?

By Staff Writer · Jun 16, 2026

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The anatomy of India’s exam paper leaks

Experts say the competitive exam systems breed systemic lapses. What’s the fix?

By Staff Writer · Jun 24, 2026

The fault line beneath Punjab’s sacrilege row

How far should the state go in regulating matters of faith?

By Staff Writer · Jun 18, 2026

Ocean’s legal grey zone: What’s costing mariners their lives?

Deaths of Indian mariners, amid US–Iran tensions, have exposed deep cracks in global maritime governance.

By Staff Writer · Jun 16, 2026

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A decade of skill development — or systemic failure?

A Rs 10,000-crore trail of missing records, fake data and jobless trainees has caught up with India's flagship scheme.

By Staff Writer · Jun 28, 2026

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India’s biggest health survey: Key findings and missing data

Child nutrition indicators have worsened, with marginal increases in stunting and wasting.

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The TMC is now split into three factions, with Mamata Banerjee eyeing a political comeback.

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