Arunachal Recruitment Row: An indefinite bandh in Lekang, Namsai, began over new uniform eligibility rules for government jobs, requiring permanent residence/APST status and proficiency in an indigenous tribal language—protesters say it could squeeze non-APST residents and may face legal challenges. AI & Hiring: Recruit Holdings’ Indeed says AI is boosting job search engagement, with 70% of applications now coming via AI recommendations, while Goldman Sachs argues India is less exposed to AI-driven job losses than many countries. Workplace AI Caution (Japan): Japan’s AI adoption at work remains low (OECD cites 8.4% of workers using AI), blamed on risk-averse, consensus-driven corporate culture. Apprenticeships Under Pressure (India): Apprenticeship-embedded degrees promise jobs, but students report friction, uneven working conditions, and weak hiring follow-through. Air India Expansion + Compliance: Air India plans to add 100+ aircraft and is mandating drug screening for all pilots after a Phuket-Delhi marijuana incident. GCC Job Push (India): CBRE says state policies aim for 1,380 GCCs and 12 lakh jobs by 2031, driving office demand beyond tier-1 cities. TechHR India 2026: AblyWorks reports strong enterprise interest in its AI recruiter/assessment/ATS tools at People Matters TechHR India. China Economy Watch: Bloomberg flags China’s tech boom failing to offset investment slump and weak consumption, with jobless-rate concerns rising. Microsoft Retreat (China): Reuters says Microsoft has closed branches/JVs and cut Azure jobs in China as part of a partial retreat. Fraud Targeting Job Seekers (India): Pune police allege 27 candidates were duped of ₹4.88 crore in a fake central government job racket. Energy Jobs (India): Vikram Solar inaugurates a 6 GW solar module plant in Tamil Nadu, targeting 800+ skilled jobs. Global Trade Pressure: The US accuses dozens of countries, including India, of helping China dodge tariffs via transshipment networks.