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TIMES UPDATES
- The COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result has been announced for General Merit candidates. Aspirants can check their allotted college and engineering branch online using their login credentials. Candidates securing seats must complete the decision-making and fee payment process by August 21 and report to their allotted institute by noon on August 24.
- BPSC has announced TRE-4.0, the fourth phase of Bihar’s school teacher recruitment drive, with 32,388 vacancies under the Education Department. Online applications will open on September 1, 2026, while fee payment closes on September 29 and applications on September 30. Candidates should check the detailed notification for post-wise vacancies, eligibility, qualifications, age limits and reservation […]
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the second B.Architecture admission list for 2026-27, offering admission opportunities to 728 new students from 2,007 candidates. A total of 893 students received one of their first three preferred colleges under Auto freeze. First-round data shows 1,183 students completed admission, while 970 opted for betterment. Second-round admissions […]
- The Education Department in Puducherry has announced holidays on August 21 and August 22 for 69 government and private schools selected as examination centres for the Integrated Graduate Level Examination. The examination will be conducted from August 21 to August 23. The affected schools include 53 in Puducherry, eight in Karaikal, three in Mahe and […]
- AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune, has secured the highest ‘A’ rating nationally for five years, from 2026 to 2031, under the prescribed Rating Framework assessed by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (QCI). The recognition highlights the institution’s focus on quality education, research, innovation, student development and institutional […]
- Victoria Gray, diagnosed with sickle cell disease as an infant, endured decades of severe pain, hospitalisations and blood transfusions before becoming the first patient to receive an experimental CRISPR treatment in 2019. Doctors edited her stem cells and returned them after chemotherapy, dramatically reducing her pain crises and dependence on transfusions. Her experience helped demonstrate […]
- Ankur Warikoo’s post about an Indore-based designer who failed JEE twice before building a successful freelance career has sparked debate over India’s obsession with educational credentials. While Warikoo argues that talent often remains hidden behind college labels, critics say such success stories are exceptions. The discussion highlights the need to assess ability beyond degrees and […]
- Pune-based Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL) received the CSR Times 2026 Award at the 13th National CSR and ESG Summit for its innovative education initiatives and use of CSR funds for institution-building. The organisation’s ‘Corporate Giving and Naming Schools’ model enables companies and philanthropists to adopt and name academic schools at FUEL SkillTech and […]
- UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 candidates have approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), challenging eight questions from General Studies Paper-I and disputing the provisional answer key. They claim some answers are incorrect, two questions have no valid option, and certain questions fall outside the syllabus. The disputed questions could affect more than 16 marks, potentially […]
- by Sanjay SharmaN Vittal, the IAS officer and former Secretary of the Department of Electronics, played a key role in shaping India's software industry by removing regulatory barriers and promoting shared digital infrastructure. The article traces how a 1985 Texas Instruments satellite link, famously transported by bullock cart in Bengaluru, demonstrated India's potential for global software exports. […]
- Delhi schools are set to follow a revamped Class 9 academic structure from the 2026-27 session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory. The new framework also offers advanced-level Mathematics and Science assessments, introduces AI and computational thinking modules, and sets fresh promotion criteria, marking a shift towards skill-based, multidisciplinary and competency-focused school education.
- The Delhi High Court has put JNU’s 2026-27 admissions based on deprivation points on hold, questioning whether the university can effectively add marks to CUET scores after the entrance examination. Under JNU’s policy, eligible candidates can receive up to 12 deprivation points, equivalent to 36 marks. JNU defended the system as a measure to ensure […]
- IIT Kharagpur will open registrations for JAM 2027 on September 5, with the application window remaining active until October 12. The national-level entrance test is scheduled for February 14, 2027, across seven subjects and two sessions. The institute will release the information brochure on August 22, while results are expected on March 18.
- by Sanjay SharmaA UC Berkeley mathematics professor has raised concerns about declining math preparedness among incoming calculus students. Zvezdelina Stankova says some students arrive five to eight years behind in mathematics, requiring instruction in fractions and basic algebra instead of college-level calculus. She links the widening preparation gap to changes in admissions testing and notes that calculus […]
- Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Haryana Police has announced 400 Special Police Officer posts in its Telecommunication Wing for eligible ex-servicemen and former Constables of disbanded HSISF and HAP Battalions. Applications must be submitted in person according to the district-wise schedule from August 24 to August 27, 2026. No written or physical test will be […]
- The Ministry of Education is tightening the NTA’s examination system after errors in UGC-NET papers prompted a retest for English, Commerce and Sociology. Over 50 staff members have been removed, while new specialists are being inducted in key areas. The government has also ordered tighter examination security, process audits and stronger checks on question-paper preparation […]
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling, allowing candidates to submit and lock their preferences until 11:59 pm on August 18. Registered candidates must finalise their preferred medical and dental colleges, arrange choices carefully and complete the locking process within the revised deadline to remain […]
- MP High Court Assistant Grade-3 recruitment 2026: The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has announced 1,174 Assistant Grade-III vacancies across District Courts. Applications opened on August 17, 2026, and will close on September 15, 2026. Candidates need graduation, a CPCT scorecard and a one-year Diploma in Computer Application. The selection process includes a preliminary examination, […]
- SSC CHSL FRTA result 2026: SSC has released the First Round of Tentative Allocation for CHSL 2025. Of 13,395 candidates who submitted option-cum-preferences, 3,515 have been provisionally recommended for Document Verification, subject to qualifying the required tests. A single sliding round will be conducted from September 1 to September 3, 2026. Recommended candidates must select […]
- Canadian high school student Tiya Aggarwal has won the top prize at a British Columbia entrepreneurship competition for Aquora150, a smart irrigation system designed to automatically adjust care for more than 150 plant species. The system uses humidity-capturing technology to hydrate houseplants while reducing water, plastic and glass waste.
EDUCATION NEWS
- Chairing the 9th meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council (HPSHEC) here, Thakur directed educational institutions to continuously upgrade courses and prepare students not only for today's employment opportunities but also for the jobs, technologies and challenges of the future.
- Deck: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced two major youth-focused measures in his Independence Day address: training 1 crore young people in AI skills over the next year and building a free online coaching ecosystem for competitive examinations.
- College in Janiana to offer technical courses aligned with manpower requirements of Balotra refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
- Additional Chief Secretary, Education, Government of Rajasthan, Rajesh Kumar Yadav said the focus should be on providing students with education, skills, employment-oriented training and support for mental health.
- Approving a proposal of the Higher Education Department, the government said the move was in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and guidelines of the NCTE.
- Developed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new curriculum introduces students to Python programming in the first semester.
- Under the initiative, students will have access to a 30-hour self-paced online learning programme designed to build foundational and applied capabilities in emerging technologies.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Mukerjee's appointment as Secretary, Department of Higher Education, an order issued late Monday night by the Personnel Ministry said.
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Education to assess the functioning and infrastructure of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country.
- These included key administrative roles such as registrar, chief accountant, estate officer and director of physical education, along with Class-3 posts like junior and senior clerks.
- As part of the reforms, special support camps will be organised where ministers, MPs and MLAs will interact with students and hear their suggestions and grievances.
- A fresh round of talks between the Jharkhand government and the JPSC-JSSC aspirants' delegation is underway on Sunday amid protests over irregularities in public service examinations.
- Education accounts for 4.1 per cent of GDP but 14.2 per cent of total public expenditure, down from 15.7 per cent in 2015 and below the 15 per cent benchmark, Unesco's 2026 SDG 4 scorecard has shown.
- Delhi government approved a bill to establish private universities in the capital. The proposed legislation mandates twenty-five percent seat reservation for Delhi students.
- Director of School Education E Naveen Nicolas, through a circular issued, instructed Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers to direct all private school managements to comply with the order.
- Pralhad Joshi recently took the responsibility of the Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister following protests by students over the NEET-UG paper leak.
- On the proposed private universities bill, Sood said the government is working towards creating an enabling framework that would allow private universities to function in Delhi.
- The government has issued detailed guidelines for setting up the 'Indian Knowledge Tradition Promotion Research Chairs' in state universities and government and aided colleges.
- The meeting reviewed various education schemes and focused on the development of 719 model schools, including Sanskriti Model Schools, Chief Minister's Early English and Excellence Schools, and PM-SHRI Schools.
- The COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result has been announced for General Merit candidates. Aspirants can check their allotted college and engineering branch online using their login credentials. Candidates securing seats must complete the decision-making and fee payment process by August 21 and report to their allotted institute by noon on August 24.
- BPSC has announced TRE-4.0, the fourth phase of Bihar’s school teacher recruitment drive, with 32,388 vacancies under the Education Department. Online applications will open on September 1, 2026, while fee payment closes on September 29 and applications on September 30. Candidates should check the detailed notification for post-wise vacancies, eligibility, qualifications, age limits and reservation […]
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the second B.Architecture admission list for 2026-27, offering admission opportunities to 728 new students from 2,007 candidates. A total of 893 students received one of their first three preferred colleges under Auto freeze. First-round data shows 1,183 students completed admission, while 970 opted for betterment. Second-round admissions […]
- The Education Department in Puducherry has announced holidays on August 21 and August 22 for 69 government and private schools selected as examination centres for the Integrated Graduate Level Examination. The examination will be conducted from August 21 to August 23. The affected schools include 53 in Puducherry, eight in Karaikal, three in Mahe and […]
- AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune, has secured the highest ‘A’ rating nationally for five years, from 2026 to 2031, under the prescribed Rating Framework assessed by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (QCI). The recognition highlights the institution’s focus on quality education, research, innovation, student development and institutional […]
- Victoria Gray, diagnosed with sickle cell disease as an infant, endured decades of severe pain, hospitalisations and blood transfusions before becoming the first patient to receive an experimental CRISPR treatment in 2019. Doctors edited her stem cells and returned them after chemotherapy, dramatically reducing her pain crises and dependence on transfusions. Her experience helped demonstrate […]
- Ankur Warikoo’s post about an Indore-based designer who failed JEE twice before building a successful freelance career has sparked debate over India’s obsession with educational credentials. While Warikoo argues that talent often remains hidden behind college labels, critics say such success stories are exceptions. The discussion highlights the need to assess ability beyond degrees and […]
- Pune-based Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL) received the CSR Times 2026 Award at the 13th National CSR and ESG Summit for its innovative education initiatives and use of CSR funds for institution-building. The organisation’s ‘Corporate Giving and Naming Schools’ model enables companies and philanthropists to adopt and name academic schools at FUEL SkillTech and […]
- UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 candidates have approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), challenging eight questions from General Studies Paper-I and disputing the provisional answer key. They claim some answers are incorrect, two questions have no valid option, and certain questions fall outside the syllabus. The disputed questions could affect more than 16 marks, potentially […]
- by Sanjay SharmaN Vittal, the IAS officer and former Secretary of the Department of Electronics, played a key role in shaping India's software industry by removing regulatory barriers and promoting shared digital infrastructure. The article traces how a 1985 Texas Instruments satellite link, famously transported by bullock cart in Bengaluru, demonstrated India's potential for global software exports. […]
- Delhi schools are set to follow a revamped Class 9 academic structure from the 2026-27 session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory. The new framework also offers advanced-level Mathematics and Science assessments, introduces AI and computational thinking modules, and sets fresh promotion criteria, marking a shift towards skill-based, multidisciplinary and competency-focused school education.
- The Delhi High Court has put JNU’s 2026-27 admissions based on deprivation points on hold, questioning whether the university can effectively add marks to CUET scores after the entrance examination. Under JNU’s policy, eligible candidates can receive up to 12 deprivation points, equivalent to 36 marks. JNU defended the system as a measure to ensure […]
- IIT Kharagpur will open registrations for JAM 2027 on September 5, with the application window remaining active until October 12. The national-level entrance test is scheduled for February 14, 2027, across seven subjects and two sessions. The institute will release the information brochure on August 22, while results are expected on March 18.
- by Sanjay SharmaA UC Berkeley mathematics professor has raised concerns about declining math preparedness among incoming calculus students. Zvezdelina Stankova says some students arrive five to eight years behind in mathematics, requiring instruction in fractions and basic algebra instead of college-level calculus. She links the widening preparation gap to changes in admissions testing and notes that calculus […]
- Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Haryana Police has announced 400 Special Police Officer posts in its Telecommunication Wing for eligible ex-servicemen and former Constables of disbanded HSISF and HAP Battalions. Applications must be submitted in person according to the district-wise schedule from August 24 to August 27, 2026. No written or physical test will be […]
- The Ministry of Education is tightening the NTA’s examination system after errors in UGC-NET papers prompted a retest for English, Commerce and Sociology. Over 50 staff members have been removed, while new specialists are being inducted in key areas. The government has also ordered tighter examination security, process audits and stronger checks on question-paper preparation […]
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling, allowing candidates to submit and lock their preferences until 11:59 pm on August 18. Registered candidates must finalise their preferred medical and dental colleges, arrange choices carefully and complete the locking process within the revised deadline to remain […]
- MP High Court Assistant Grade-3 recruitment 2026: The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has announced 1,174 Assistant Grade-III vacancies across District Courts. Applications opened on August 17, 2026, and will close on September 15, 2026. Candidates need graduation, a CPCT scorecard and a one-year Diploma in Computer Application. The selection process includes a preliminary examination, […]
- SSC CHSL FRTA result 2026: SSC has released the First Round of Tentative Allocation for CHSL 2025. Of 13,395 candidates who submitted option-cum-preferences, 3,515 have been provisionally recommended for Document Verification, subject to qualifying the required tests. A single sliding round will be conducted from September 1 to September 3, 2026. Recommended candidates must select […]
- Canadian high school student Tiya Aggarwal has won the top prize at a British Columbia entrepreneurship competition for Aquora150, a smart irrigation system designed to automatically adjust care for more than 150 plant species. The system uses humidity-capturing technology to hydrate houseplants while reducing water, plastic and glass waste.
SCIENCE IT AND COMMUNCATION
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INDIA
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- by Rajeev SinghDomestic donations to the PM CARES Fund fell by 30 per cent to nearly Rs 479 crore in the financial year 2024-25, while foreign donations declined by 18 per cent to Rs 92.8 lakh, according to the fund's latest audit report. The total balance in the PM CARES Fund stood at Rs 8,452 crore as […]
- by TOI News DeskPakistan's Supreme Court ordered the government to move Imran Khan to a hospital for his health. The Supreme Court rejected pleas to replace hanging as the death penalty method. Bihar transferred seventeen senior IPS officers amid controversy over police actions. A hand grenade explosion near a Kabul school injured approximately fifty children. Rishabh Pant became […]
- by Rajeev SinghThe bench of Justices Shampa Sarkar and Ajay Kumar Gupta directed that the challenge to his appointment be decided by a single judge within two months. The case was filed by Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, a TMC MLA from the Mamata Banerjee camp, who had challenged assembly speaker Rathindra Bose's decision to appoint Ritabrata Banerjee as the […]
- by Shivanghi PayalMGNREGA has been replaced by VB-G RAM G, increasing guaranteed employment days. The new scheme features a revised funding structure and allocation framework for rural India. States will now share program costs with the Centre in a 60:40 ratio. This transition aims to create durable assets and link wage work with village infrastructure. Uttar Pradesh […]
- by Rajeev SinghThe BJP had criticised the Congress after a video from the party headquarters showed Kharge and Sonia Gandhi speaking while Vande Mataram was being performed during the August 15 Independence Day programme. The BJP accused Congress leadership of disrespecting the national song and sought an apology. The issue remained part of the political discourse in […]
- by Kunal VarmaAkhilesh Yadav is strategically extending his political outreach to Brahmins in preparation for the 2027 elections. He asserts that this community has suffered greatly under the current regime. This initiative seeks to enlarge his political coalition, moving beyond his usual support base. Mayawati rebuts this tactic, labeling it as political trickery. The Brahmin vote is […]
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- by Rajeev SinghThe Teesta begins in the Himalayas and flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. It eventually joins the Jamuna, which is the Bangladeshi name for the Brahmaputra. The river is particularly important to northern Bangladesh, where farmers depend on its water. It is also important to West Bengal for irrigation and power generation, […]
- by Abhishek Mishra
- by TOI News DeskSuccessful JSSC-CGL candidates protested the Jharkhand government's decision to cancel recruitment exams. They fear losing their government jobs after the cancellation announcement on Monday night. Protesters demanded a CBI probe and an opportunity to defend themselves against allegations. The government defended the cancellation to restore confidence in the recruitment system. Fresh vacancies will provide opportunities […]
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WORLD
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- by TOI World DeskIshanvi Sabniveesu is the innovative mind behind CareCane, an AI-powered cane designed specifically for visually impaired individuals. This remarkable device not only helps users navigate obstacles but also enhances their environmental perception. With offline functionality for broader use and emergency assistance features, CareCane has garnered Sabniveesu second place at the prestigious Invention Convention U.S. Nationals. […]
- by TOI World DeskFollowing their scuttling in 1919, fifty-two German warships found their final resting place in Scapa Flow. Remarkably, the steel salvaged from these wrecks has been pivotal in numerous modern scientific innovations. This unique pre-nuclear steel has been instrumental in constructing sensitive radiation detectors that safeguard medical imaging and deep-space probes from erroneous readings. To this […]
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- by TOI World DeskThe ambitious dam project planned for the Delaware River faced substantial backlash, resulting in its cancellation. This pivotal decision ultimately fostered the establishment of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a refuge for the river's unspoiled segments. Factors such as environmental concerns and increasing financial burdens were significant in the cancellation, signaling a major […]
- by TOI World DeskA livestream of brown bears catching sockeye salmon at Brooks Falls in Alaska has attracted 7.3 million views this summer, 70% more than last year. The cameras have built a dedicated fanbase that follows individual bears and tracks their feeding habits. The surge comes as large groups of bears gather at the falls, ahead of […]
- by TOI World DeskMiles Boekeloo sold his 365-acre Michigan property to the National Park Service in 1980. His family retained use of five acres and their cabin for 25 years. This allowed them to enjoy their retreat while the land became protected. The property, now Boekelodge, is part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The cabin and pond […]
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- French TikToker Sonia Bellina's burned body was recently discovered in a Saint-Gilles vineyard on August 12, 2026. DNA testing reportedly confirmed her identity as French authorities opened an assassination investigation. Investigators are examining the scene and searching for evidence, while unverified online claims about a possible meeting before her disappearance continue circulating. No suspect has […]
- by TOI Science DeskThe study from the University of California, Riverside, found that two common ant-bait insecticides can cause very different changes in Argentine ant behaviour before the ants die. Thiamethoxam made affected ants unusually active and sent them roaming outside the nest, while boric acid caused ants to stop foraging and gather inside. The findings show that […]
- by TOI World DeskRitu Narayan established Zum to address the challenges parents face in student transportation. The company leverages technology to enhance the school bus experience for children. Zum has now achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion dollars and is expanding into the energy market by introducing electric buses. This revolutionary approach is reshaping the […]
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- Kick streamer JollyIRL worried viewers after her bungee jump in Pattaya, Thailand, ended with her livestream suddenly cutting off. Fans had no immediate update and some feared she may have been seriously hurt. Sneako also reacted with concern. JollyIRL later confirmed she was okay, while saying her arm and neck hurt and that she believed […]
- by TOI Science DeskHenrietta Lacks' cervical cancer cells became immortal, revolutionizing biomedical research and medical advancements. These HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine and studying various diseases. Her family remained unaware of this scientific breakthrough for decades after her death. The story highlights critical ethical debates concerning patient consent and financial benefits. This legacy continues […]
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- US mother sues Portland Public School after being barred from campus following gender policy disputeby TOI World Desk
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- by Global Sports DeskxQc challenged Hasan Piker to take responsibility for shocking his dog rather than attributing it to smear campaigns. He argued that a simple acknowledgment and apology could have effectively resolved the controversy. Moreover, xQc expressed skepticism about Hasan's choice to hire a dog walker, raising questions about his commitment to his pet's welfare. This debate […]