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NIELIT deemed-to-be university to establish 730 crore advanced technology campus

India Post has released the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification for July, inviting applications for over 25,000 posts across the country. Check eligibility, vacancies and other key details

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the UP TET Result 2026 on Aug 26. Candidates can check their results on the official website

The expert panel recommends access to recorded responses for candidates, better examination-centre infrastructure and a fee review, but rules out grace marks for the June 2026 test

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for CBT-2. The direct link to download scorecards will be available tomorrow, August 26, at 5 pm

MoS says over 2.5 million students passed out of agricultural universities in the last 10 years; but 0.8 million did not get employed

IISER 2026 Round 5 seat allotment results were declared on August 24. Allotted candidates must confirm their admission and remit the seat acceptance fee to secure their seats

Upcoming School Holidays: Students have several festive holidays coming up in August and September, including Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi. Check the complete state-wise list

IndiGo Co-founder and IIT Kanpur alumnus Rakesh Gangwal has committed an additional funding of Rs 300 crore to his alma mater for the further development of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at the institute premises, a statement said on Monday. This follows his contribution of Rs 100 crore in 2022, which supported the Institute's plans to establish a medical school on campus, taking his cumulative contribution towards the Gangwal School to Rs 400 crore, it said. With this co

GATE 2027: As per the revised schedule issued by IIT Madras,the online registration process for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will start this week at the official GATE 2027 website

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to release the NEET PG 2026 admit card today on its official website

CBSE is anticipated to issue the CTET September 2026 city intimation slip soon on the official website. The exam is scheduled to be held on Sept 6, 2026 in two shifts

The new series on Amazon Prime has a humorous take on the rather serious issue of India's school education, which demands reform

Tata Trusts will fund academic infrastructure, research and faculty development at IIM Bangalore's undergraduate school and support its new residential campus

The UP govt is reopening its scholarship portal on Sept 1, 2026, to aid students who missed out on 2025-26 post-matric scholarships and fee reimbursements due to technical or paperwork issues

India needs to move beyond simply expanding higher education and training more people and instead build a system that better connects education, skills and employment, NITI Aayog said in a report

The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to revisit its three-language policy, raising concerns over treating English as non-native and the availability of teachers and textbooks for Indian languages

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will end the online registration window for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates today, Aug 21, 2026

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026 will be held on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Candidates must follow the UPSC exam day guidelines, including instructions and banned items

Manipur govt has ordered all academic institutions to shut amid the prevailing law and order situation amid the NRC and Census 2027 dispute from today, Aug 20 till Aug 23, 2026

NMAT by GMAC 2026 registration begins today, Aug 20, with the exam scheduled from Nov 2 to Dec 20 across 64 centres in 59 Indian cities. NMAT by GMAC 2026 registration starts at mba.com

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has published the HPBOSE Class 12 final merit list. The merit list has been ready based on the results of revaluation and rechecking

The move is part of the ongoing textbook revision under NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023

The proposed platform will provide learning content, expert guidance and structured preparation to students following the Prime Minister's Independence Day announcement

NEET UG 2026: The Round 1 final allotment result of NEET UG 2026 counselling will be uploaded today, Aug 19. Candidates will be required to report to the allotted institution between Aug 20 and Aug 25

AIBE XXII registration and application process starts today on the official website for the entrance exam. The last date for AIBE 22 to submit applications is Oct 27, 2026

Agency removes around 600 experts, plans to induct new officials and introduces a four-tier question-paper checking system as CISF teams reinforce security

IIT, Kharagpur has opened the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. The institute has also issued the important dates for the examination

Candidates who showed up for the tier-II recruitment exams will be able to view their results on the result portal at examinationservices.nic.in by filling their login credentials

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has begun the registration process for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 on the official Bihar STET website

Jharkhand cancels all JSSC exams conducted since 2014 by outsourced agency

India's victory over Wales was built around an impressive penalty-corner display. Sanjay opened the scoring before captain Harmanpreet Singh converted twice to give India three points.

Earlier this month Jio Financial Services and BlackRock launched the JioBlackRock Nifty 50 ETF, marking the joint venture's entry into India's fast-growing exchange-traded fund market.

AP EAMCET 2026 final phase counselling has begun from today, Aug 17 until Aug 20 and modification on Aug 23. The final phase seat allotment is held on Aug 26, 2026

UPMSP has declared the UP Board Compartment Result 2026 for Classes 10 and 12. Students who appeared for the July 28 supplementary exams can check their revised scores online

The CBSE Class 10 re-evaluation and verification of marks application window has opened. Students can now apply for anything through the official website cbse.gov.in

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has asked the testing agency to overhaul its examination processes and security architecture and submit a report on corrective action taken

The six listed Reits manage more than 214 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail space, with gross assets under management of over Rs 3.17 trillion in Q1 FY27

A Reuters poll had projected the July unemployment rate at 5.4%

India is considering a single-window system to speed up satellite approvals while preparing rules to prevent global NGSO operators from making it harder for local constellations to enter the market

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17: Arun Icecreams, the flagship ice cream brand from Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., has made its first-ever participation in the New York India Day Parade 2026, held on Madison Avenue, New York, on August 16, 2026.

NITI Aayog has released a report assessing Indias regulatory framework for professional services and benchmarking it against select foreign jurisdictions, with the aim of identifying challenges and policy measures to strengthen the sector and unlock the potential of Indias skilled workforce. Professional services account for nearly one-fourth of Indias total services exports, according to the report. As knowledge-intensive, high-value activities, professional services contribute to downstream se

High on confidence after holding Olympic silver medallists and world No. 4 China to a draw, India will look to strengthen their bid for a top-two finish in Pool D when they face South Africa in their second Women's Hockey World Cup match here on Tuesday. India, ranked ninth in the world, produced a disciplined display to secure a 2-2 draw against a fancied Chinese side in their tournament opener. The result has given them a valuable point and put them in a good position to qualify for the second

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Stallion India Fluorochemicals Limited (SIFL), a leading forward integrated player in refrigeration and industrial gas operates as a critical link in the industrial gas supply chain, focusing on processing, blending, and distributing specialized gases across multiple sectors, has announced its unaudited financial results for the Q1 FY26-27.

Two pilots of the Air India Group have failed the initial drug test as their results came on-negative and their samples have been sent for confirmatory tests, according to a source. On August 13, Air India and Air India Express started mandatory psychoactive substance testing of all their pilots, expanding checks beyond regulatory requirements. These tests were made mandatory following the August 4 incident, when the captain of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, that suddenly lost altitude, test

India's telecom equipment sector could become a $50 billion export hub by 2035, while chemicals, textiles and solar PV offer further manufacturing opportunities

The jewellery maker said the inclusion will broaden its visibility among institutional investors, while it also reported positive operating cash flow and continued focus on profitable growth

The US Ambassador to India will deliver a special address at the IACC National Convention 2026 in Mumbai, with technology, investment, supply chains and economic cooperation on the agenda

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 17: Bata India, India's most trusted footwear today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of Rs. 9,789 million, reflecting a ~4% year-on-year growth over Q1 FY26. PAT for the quarter stood at Rs. 637 million, compared with Rs. 517 million in the corresponding quarter last year, a growth of over 23%.

New Delhi [India], August 17: Caresoft Global and DRIIV (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate for talent development in India. The partnership brings global manufacturing and technology intelligence into the Indian engineering, manufacturing, and education sector through a structured industry engagement model. DRIIV operates under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and was established on the