Over 40% of India’s IT, gig workforce uses AI tools: Is it time to embrace the change?

The 13th edition of the India Skills Report 2026, released by Educational Testing Service (ETS) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), paints a striking picture of India’s evolving workforce. Drawing on data from over 100,000 candidates and…

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Tennessee’s private school voucher expansion hinges on budget forecasts

Tennessee’s plans to expand private school vouchers in 2026 remain uncertain, contingent on the state’s budget projections, according to Governor Bill Lee. As lawmakers weigh K-12 education funding for fiscal year 2026-27, the exact number of new vouchers the state can support is still unknown.The Tennessee Department of Education declined to provide estimates during recent…

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Tax notice alert! Buying land above Rs 30 lakh? Here’s why you may come under Income Tax Department scrutiny and how to avoid it

A new property purchase can feel like a proud milestone — until a letter from the Income Tax Department lands in your inbox asking where your money came from. Experts say that such notices are becoming increasingly common as tax authorities use advanced data analytics to verify whether property buyers’ declared income matches their level…

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Tax refund update: CBDT gives concurrent powers to CPC Bengaluru for rectifications; what it means for taxpayers

In a move set to ease taxpayer grievances and streamline refund corrections, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has authorised the Commissioner of Income Tax (CPC), Bengaluru, to directly rectify mistakes in assessment orders under Section 154 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.The notification, issued on October 27, 2025 (No. 155/2025), gives the Bengaluru-based Centralised…

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Forces hold drill on western front, Rajnath says Operation Sindoor still on | India News

NEW DELHI: The armed forces are maintaining a high-state of operational readiness while honing their combat skills in the major tri-service ‘Trishul’ exercise in northern Arabian Sea and the western front with Pakistan, even as defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday once again said Operation Sindoor is still underway. Singh said the country’s leading probe…

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From topper to key terror suspect: Curious case of Lucknow doctor | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: Dr Shaheen Shahid, from Lucknow, arrested in connection with massive explosives recovery in Faridabad and linked to Jaish-e-Muhammed terror module behind the Delhi blast, was a class topper. She had cracked UP Public Service Commission to join Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur, as an assistant professor. Shaheen (46) hails from Kandhari Bazar,…

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