Indias healthcare and workplace wellness landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by rising medical costs, chronic diseases, and a digitally empowered workforce. A new report by MediBuddy and CII highlights the shift from episodic to continuous, tech-enabled care, emphasizing physical and mental health as strategic priorities for productivity and talent retention.

DU Admission 2025: Delhi University aspirants get another chance. Several colleges report vacancies in popular undergraduate programs. The second merit list releases on July 28. Shri Ram College of Commerce has seats in BCom (Hons). Lady Shri Ram College also has BCom (Hons) seats. Hindu College has vacancies, including in BSc (Hons) physics. Kirori Mal College and Miranda House also offer opportunities.

A recent report highlights the increasing participation of women in India's blue-grey collar workforce, reaching 19% in FY24. However, high attrition rates, particularly among those with less than a year of experience, pose a significant challenge. Factors like low pay, transport issues, and safety concerns contribute to women leaving these roles, hindering India's economic growth potential.

Over half of Indias blue-grey collar women workers with under a years experience plan to quit within a year, says a Udaiti FoundationQuess Corp report. Attrition falls to 3% after two years. Poor pay, unsafe travel, limited growth, inflexible hours, and lack of respect drive exits. The report calls for gender-intentional retention strategies to boost womens workforce participation.

Salary transparency in Indian job postings has surged, with over 50% of Indeed India listings disclosing pay by early 2025. This rise, fueled by job seekers valuing clarity, is particularly evident in remote and hybrid roles, and across sectors like IT, BFSI, and healthcare. Employers are finding that transparency attracts more talent and improves hiring efficiency.

Tier-II and III cities in India are experiencing a surge in manpower demand. Companies are increasing hiring in these areas before the festive season. This growth is fueled by urbanization and expansion of retail and logistics. Staffing firms report significant increases in hiring mandates. Smaller cities are becoming growth engines, less affected by global uncertainties.

Indias tech sector faces a severe shortage of AI-skilled talent, with only 1520% of the workforce trained in the field. Companies like HCLTech and Publicis Sapient are shifting hiring strategies, offering premium pay and seeking adaptable talent. With AI job demand growing rapidly, experts warn that without stronger research infrastructure and upskilling, over one million roles may remain unfilled by 2027.

Over one lakh positions were vacant in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles as of January 1. Recruitment is underway for over seventy-two thousand posts. The sanctioned strength in these forces increased. Vacancies arise due to retirements, resignations, and promotions. The ministry is taking steps to fill vacancies quickly.

The Supreme Court denied provisional permission for NEET-UG-2025 counselling to two candidates affected by power outages in Madhya Pradesh examination centers. Their petitions challenging the High Court's refusal to order a re-test will be heard on July 25. The National Testing Agency opposed a re-test, citing the impact on numerous other students.