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A new book challenges India's growth narrative, highlighting a 'lost decade' of jobless growth. With millions of young Indians unemployed and a significant return to agriculture, the country faces a narrowing demographic dividend window. Experts warn of potential social conflict and a credibility crisis for the current economic model.

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened registrations for 2,759 Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C posts. Eligible candidates, who qualified PET 2025, can apply online from May 22 to June 11, 2026. The selection involves PET scores, a written exam, and document verification for a promising government career.

In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is surrounded by about a dozen beekeepers and countless buzzing bees. "We've got results from a lot of our testing and figured out a lot of the things that are going wrong."

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation are committing $200 million over four years to advance AI for public good, focusing on global health, life sciences, education, and economic mobility. This partnership aims to accelerate vaccine development, improve health data utilization, and enhance educational tools for K-12 students and adult learners worldwide.

India's labor market is shifting from agriculture to non-farm jobs, yet agriculture remains a significant employer. While overall labor force participation is steady, stark gender, caste, and geographic inequalities persist, impacting access to stable, better-paying work. Informality continues to dominate, with a substantial portion of casual workers earning below minimum wages.

A bold overhaul of higher education aims to align degrees with emerging industries, transforming classrooms into pathways for jobs and nation-building

Former NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani advocates for India to leverage Artificial Intelligence to boost human productivity, not replace workers. He emphasizes combining AI with India's vast workforce, focusing on practical applications in healthcare, education, and agriculture, rather than solely pursuing robotics. Virmani also stresses early AI education integration and government support for AI research and development.

Uttar Pradesh has transformed significantly over nine years, moving from a state plagued by poor law and order and migration to a model of development and security. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted improvements in infrastructure, investment, agriculture, and welfare, emphasizing a generational shift in governance and opportunity for its citizens.

Amidst the devastation in Gaza, a community of digital freelancers is finding income and escape through remote work. Programmers and designers connect with international clients, rebuilding skills and livelihoods amidst the ongoing crisis. Driven by the desire to earn for their family and not depend on humanitarian aid, they compete in the global market despite struggling for basic facilities.

A 23-year-old entrepreneur, Shreepoorna S Rao, is revolutionizing Earth observation with Arctus Aerospace's high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs. His innovative aircraft aim to provide affordable, real-time, high-resolution imagery, challenging the dominance of satellite technology. Rao's journey from a childhood dream to securing significant investment highlights a new era in aerospace innovation.

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria operation eliminated the Islamic State's No. 2 leader in Nigeria.

Bank of America's research suggests AI won't cause a 'job Armageddon,' citing historical economic adaptation. While 840 million global jobs are exposed to generative AI, BofA distinguishes between AI as a partner and AI as a replacement, with only a small percentage fully automated. The emergence of 'agentic AI' is noted as a more disruptive force.

Responding to queries from TOI readers as part of Mission Admission campaign, vice-chancellor of Osmania University, Kumar M, says the future will belong to students who can adapt and are willing to learn

Onda, a constituency in Bankura's industrial fringe, faces key issues like employment and irrigation. Once a Left stronghold, it's now a BJP-dominated seat, as evidenced by the 2021 election results. The area's economy blends agriculture with proximity to the Damodar industrial corridor, influencing its political landscape.