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A single opportunity has the power to change far more than one life.   M3M Foundation Empowering India’s Youth with Skills through the Kaushal Sambal initiative It can replace uncertainty with confidence, dependence with dignity, and transform a job seeker into a job creator. More importantly, it creates a ripple effect, uplifting families, strengthening communities, and contributing to the nation’s progress. Hajrat’s journey is a testament to this transformation. Raised in a modest village, Hajrat dreamed of pursuing higher education and building a better future for his family. But when his father’s health deteriorated and financial responsibilities mounted, those dreams…

RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC), one of the UAE’s leading international corporate registries for private wealth and cross-border structuring, today announced the launch of its new Business Centre in Ras Al Khaimah – a new destination designed specifically for advisors, entrepreneurs, family offices and international families seeking a professional and lasting presence in the UAE.   Sandra Marie Louw, Chief Executive Officer of RAK ICC Officially opening on 1 July 2026, the Business Centre reflects RAK ICC’s broader vision of creating a more connected and relationship-driven private wealth ecosystem within the emirate. Located within RAK ICC’s headquarters, the centre…

Tata Steel has signed a long-term wage revision agreement with its recognised unions at its Jamshedpur operations, introducing higher salaries, enhanced allowances and additional employee benefits under a settlement that will remain effective until the end of 2031. The agreement covers employees in the NS Series, Old Series and the company’s Tubes Division, and will be applicable from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2031. The revised settlement is expected to benefit thousands of employees and represents one of the company’s most comprehensive wage agreements in recent years. Under the revised pay structure, employees in the NS Series will receive…

Trident Group, one of the world’s largest home-textile manufacturers and a global leader in terry towels and wheat-straw-based paper, has been Certified by Great Place To Work for the first time. The recognition is based entirely on what Trident’s own employees say about working there — and 95% of them said Trident Group is a great place to work, significantly above the national average.   Trident Group Earns Great Place to Work Certification with 95% Employee Trust Score   Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and…

Leap Ahead founder Divya Multani is redefining international growth by enabling businesses, investors and innovation ecosystems to expand across borders—not just from India to the world, but from the world to India and beyond.    From Local roots to the World: Leap Ahead Founder Divya Multani is Building India’s Global Business Gateway In a startup ecosystem often dominated by metropolitan cities, a young entrepreneur from Jodhpur is proving that global ambitions can emerge from anywhere. Founded in April 2026 by Divya Multani, Leap Ahead has rapidly established itself as a platform dedicated to helping Indian startups, MSMEs, exporters, and growth-stage businesses access international…

MSM Unify, the international education and workforce platform of MSM Global Education Private Limited, has been formally empanelled by APITCO Limited as a Training Provider and Consulting Firm. The empanelment agreement, executed on 20 May 2026 and valid for two years, authorises MSM Global Education to perform assignments across skill development, capacity building, professional training, and educational consultancy in partnership with APITCO.   MSM Unify’s empanelment by APITCO Limited strengthens skill development and workforce training across India APITCO Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking incorporated in 1976 and promoted jointly by all-India financial institutions including IDBI, IFCI, and ICICI, along…

Tools for Humanity, the technology company behind the World digital identity platform, has initiated workforce changes as part of an organizational restructuring, according to an internal communication reported by media outlets. The company, co-founded in 2019 by Sam Altman and Alex Blania, is known for developing World, a digital identity system that uses a device called the Orb to verify users through iris scans. The platform is designed to distinguish human users from automated systems and supports participation in the World ecosystem. According to reports, an internal human resources email sent to employees on June 8 stated that the company…

The 18th edition of the BML Munjal Awards was presented today at the Mindmine Summit 2026 in New Delhi, recognising organisations that have demonstrated excellence in learning and development while delivering measurable impact for business, customers and society.   Unveiling of Braille (English) Edition of The Making of Hero at the 18th BML Munjal Awards Ceremony The winners of the 18th BML Munjal Awards were: Sustained Excellence: Tata Power Public Sector Undertaking (PSU): Engineers India Limited Private Sector Manufacturing: Minda Corporation Emerging Stars: Sagar Defence Engineering The Jury’s Special Mention Awards were presented to Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India…

Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is reportedly considering organizational changes that could include workforce reductions as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve business performance. According to media reports, any potential changes are expected to be announced after the close of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30. Neither Microsoft nor Xbox has publicly confirmed the scope of the reported restructuring or the number of employees who could be affected. If implemented, the move would follow previous workforce reductions across Microsoft’s gaming operations. In 2025, Microsoft announced company-wide job cuts that affected several business units, including teams within its…

Three in ten employers (30%) spend more than eight hours each week compensating for workforce skills gaps. More than half (56%) of employers say entry-level workers aren’t prepared for work. 77% of employers in frontline-heavy industries say their skills training is effective – but 71% of employees say it had no impact on their pay or role. 45% of employers and more than one-third (35%) of employees say they have considered quitting due to stress caused by understaffing or skills gaps. More than one-quarter (26%) of employers say the skills gap in their sector is “serious” or at “crisis level.”…