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Visakhapatnam is rapidly becoming a major IT hub, attracting global investments like Infosys's new 7,000-seater campus. This growth is fueled by a strong local talent pool, with over 1,900 employees already at Infosys and plans for more.

India’s higher education expansion looks impressive on paper: more students, more colleges, more seats. But behind the growth story sits a stubborn faculty shortage that exposes a deeper fault line. Recruitment delays, state-level bottlenecks, contractual hiring and weak academic infrastructure are leaving classrooms overcrowded and teachers stretched, raising a sharper question: Is access expanding faster than education itself?

IGNOU will conduct a mega campus placement drive at its Maidan Garhi headquarters in New Delhi, offering over 200 vacancies across multiple sectors. Recruiters including CollegeDekho.com, SarrthiIAS, and Birds Flight India Pvt. Ltd. will hire for diverse roles. The drive is open to final semester students, graduates, and experienced candidates from various streams, with some positions available for Class 12 pass applicants. Candidates must bring essential documents to participate in the recruitment process.

Actor Vijay's new party, TVK, has made a significant electoral impact in Tamil Nadu with a welfare-focused manifesto. Promising women's safety, youth employment, and transparent governance through technology, TVK challenges established parties. Key initiatives include monthly aid for women, free LPG, and skill development programs, aiming to reshape the state's political landscape.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

Harvard University is actively seeking substantial donations, potentially up to $10 million per professorship, to bolster viewpoint diversity among its faculty. This ambitious initiative, led by Provost John F. Manning, aims to raise hundreds of millions for dozens of new hires, integrated across existing departments rather than a separate institute.

IIT-Patna has witnessed a remarkable surge in its 2026 placement season, securing 582 job offers from over 215 companies, including startups and PSUs. The institute saw a significant increase in first-time recruiters, with global brands like VISA and Hyundai Motors making their debut. This success underscores IIT-Patna's dedication to academic excellence and industry preparedness.

US legal immigration, particularly for students and skilled workers, has seen a steeper decline than illegal entries under the Trump administration. International students face increased visa hurdles and uncertainty, while H-1B visa issuances are pressured by higher fees and stricter rules. This trend risks impacting US innovation and competitiveness.

IITM Pravartak is the technology innovation hub of IIT Madras.

Indian students face a different job hunt in Europe. Unlike India's campus placements, Europe demands active networking. An Indian man in Paris highlighted this shift. Job seekers must connect with people, often through informal meetings. Interviews are shorter, with informal chats sometimes following. This approach differs significantly from the Indian placement model.

TCS's headcount saw a significant drop in FY26, though the CHRO clarified that restructuring accounted for a smaller portion than initially stated. The company remains committed to hiring approximately 40,000 freshers annually and is investing in niche skills like AI, while enterprise AI adoption is driving substantial revenue growth.

IIT-Bombay has launched TRYST, a Section 8 company, to commercialize dormant early-stage technologies. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between lab research and industry by transforming unused innovations into viable products. TRYST will hire engineers and adopt a corporate structure to deliver market-ready solutions efficiently.

The Trump administration is launching a new initiative to attract Gen Z professionals to federal jobs, aiming to "make government cool again" and address a significant gap in early-career talent. This pivot from last year's workforce cuts focuses on rebuilding capacity by prioritizing skills over traditional credentials in high-demand sectors.