AI sends tech to top of pay charts: Report

NEW DELHI: Technology has emerged as the top paymaster across roles and levels in 2026, driven by deepening digitisation and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence among businesses. Tech and IT roles also dominate the top three salary brackets across levels, with all top 10 hot jobs being technology-led, the first time ever in recent…

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India’s study-abroad corridor: Why Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and only a few other states go global

Why only a few Indian states dominate study abroad despite shifting destinations. (Getty Images) India is often described as the world’s largest source of international students, but that headline hides an uncomfortable truth: India does not send students abroad evenly. A small cluster of states has dominated outbound mobility for years, while vast parts of…

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How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…

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Haryana Police Constable recruitment 2026: Online registration closing soon for 5,500 posts; check selection process here

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for Haryana Police Constable recruitment 2026, and the registration window is closing soon on January 31, 2026. Earlier HSSC extended the registration deadline for eligible candidates from January 25 to January 31, 2026.The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 5,500 constable posts in the…

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Trump hikes tariffs on South Korea to 25%; cites legislative delay in enacting ‘historic’ trade deal

US president Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports of autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals to 25 per cent, accusing the ally’s legislature of failing to uphold its trade agreement with the United States.Trump added that South Korea’s legislature has not approved the trade deal he and President Lee…

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