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Education minister asks NCERT to study AI's impact on learning and creativity, ensure responsible use, complete textbooks on time and focus on student wellbeing

The BPSC TRE 4.0 registration process has been postponed following candidate protests over key demands, including the introduction of negative marking and exam format changes

CTET Sept 2026: CBSE will close the extended registration window for CTET Sept 2026 today, on Sept 1. Candidates can apply directly through the official website at ctet.nic.in

FMGE Eligibility Certificate applications will open at 10 am today, September 1. Candidates appearing for the screening test should apply via the link on the official website

The CA Intermediate Sept 2026 exams start Today. Candidates must download and print their admit cards for entry to the exam hall and adhere to all official instructions

Asserting that fashion technology has immense potential to enhance India's global footprint, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged students to seize this opportunity and maintain a global outlook while being firmly connected to Indian cultural roots. Addressing the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Campuses here, she said that today, the country is expanding its role on the global stage with far greater confidence than ever before. Fashion tec

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will start the recruitment process for IBPS RRB 2026 on September 1. The official notification is expected to be released soon

CBSE has announced the schedule for post-result facilities for students who appeared for the Class 12 Supplementary Exams 2026. Students can check the details on the official CBSE result portal

India did not need a string of unlikely upsets to finish fifth. They simply became extremely difficult to beat

Nepal has sought advance import approvals from India after flash floods cut 550 MW of generation capacity; officials see minimal impact on India's domestic supplies

Athlete Abhishek Pal has been the latest addition to India's growing list of doping cases ahead of the Asian Games 2026

The injury means Neeraj Chopra will be unable to defend his two-time Asian Games gold medal in the javelin throw event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya

India is committed to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement with Chile this year as it would help further strengthen economic ties between the two countries, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal was there in Santiago, Chile to review the progress of the talks. The proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) is expected to open new avenues for greater trade and investment, while fostering cooperation in technology, talent and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to join hands to free India from the menace of drug abuse, and build a stronger future for the youth. In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi noted that the 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' campaign is gaining momentum across the entire country. Its goal is crystal clear - drug-free youth, drug-free India. Let us come together to build a drug-free India and a stronger future for our youth, he said. The Drug-Free India t

Former India captain Sunil Chhetri admitted he feels a little jealous watching the current generation get an opportunity to face footballing giants Brazil and Uruguay, saying he never got a chance to play against teams of such stature during his long international career. Chhetri, who was the face of Indian football for more than two decades before retiring from international football, said the prospect of India taking on top-ranked opposition was exciting but also made him envious as a spectato

India has emerged as a key supplier of gasoline (petrol) to Russia amid a surge in Russian fuel imports triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, ship tracking data showed. Russia's seaborne gasoline imports surged to a record around 125,000 barrels per day (kbd) in August, equivalent to a projected 470,000 tonnes for the month, as repeated attacks on its refineries disrupted domestic fuel production, according to energy analytics firm Vortexa. Indian refiners supplied as much as 1 mil

India needs 9.25% growth rate to meet PM Modi's 2047 developed-nation goal, according to Ashok Lahiri, a senior official at the country's apex government-run think-tank

The weather system over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-northwestward, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rain over Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand

Over 275 Indians remained missing while 108 others were rescued following the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border four days back, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. It said 128 persons of Indian origin have also been uncontactable. The MEA said that 598 Indian nationals have safely crossed over Nepal from China in the last two days, while around 900 Indians are still on the Chinese side but are safe and contactable. Late in the night, New Delhi sent a four

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across central, eastern, northeastern, western and southern India, with heavy showers likely in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgar

Finance Ministry kicks off the FY28 Budget exercise, seeking realistic projections as rising subsidy costs and the West Asia crisis put pressure on government finances

The answer keys for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) were announced on Friday, the National Testing Agency said. The Final Answer Keys of UGC-NET 2026 have been officially released for 84 subjects, the agency said in a post on X. The National Testing Agency (NTA) had ordered fresh examinations for candidates who appeared for the English, Commerce and Sociology papers in June this year after an expert committee found factual, typographical, translation and language-related errors in the qu

Warsh added that financial conditions are not currently restrictive and that interest rates are the Fed's predominant tool for achieving its mandate.

Nandan Nilekani-led panel invites suggestions from students, parents, teachers and citizens on making public examinations more secure, transparent and reliable

The Centre has appointed two directors and a joint director to the National Testing Agency (NTA), which has been facing flak for issues related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak, among other concerns. Ravi Kumar Singh (Indian Police Service officer) and Prasanna Venkatesh V, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, have been appointed as directors in the NTA, according to separate orders dated August 27, issued by the personnel ministry. Amit Samdariya, a 201

Brokerage says subsidies, GST cuts, external borrowings and wage revisions are shaping earnings and valuations, favouring select sectors but limiting index returns

President Droupadi Murmu has issued a regulation that establishes a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory of Ladakh, paving the way for bringing higher judicial services closer to the people of the region. The regulation, titled 'The Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of the Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026,' was promulgated by President Murmu on August 27 and published in the Gazette of India Extraordina

The government has achieved about 78 per cent of the FY27 budgeted disinvestment and asset monetisation target of Rs 80,000 crore within 5 months of the financial year. The government has raised Rs 55,757 crore so far this fiscal through minority stake sale in 9 PSUs, including the big ticket ones like LIC and Coal India, as well as strategic sale of Indian Medicines Pharmaceuticals Corporation Ltd and remittances from SUUTI. More than half of the disinvestment proceeds came from the 6.5 per cen

Top export sectors remain vulnerable due to high reliance on imported components

Delhi-NCR is likely to receive light to moderate rain on Raksha Bandhan, while an active monsoon is expected to bring widespread showers across several parts of India

The power major is also targeting 149 GW of capacity by 2032 and plans around 16.86 trillion of capital expenditure by FY37 across generation and storage businesses

A new study suggests that El Ninos - the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures - are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change. El Ninos are more than 36% stronger than they were before the industrial age began in the mid 1800s, with a 16% jump in just the last 40 years showing that the increase is accelerating, according to a study in Thursday's journal Science. The findings come as a strong El Nino that formed a couple months ago is

The two countries are discussing a free trade agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade, while also exploring a financial investment protection agreement

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 27: Business leaders, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, innovators and senior executives from diverse sectors came together in Hyderabad on August 22 for the Global Business Excellence & Leadership Conclave 2026, held at ITC Kohenur.

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

Packaged spices company Pushp Brand (India) has received approval from Sebi to float an initial public offering (IPO), the markets regulator said on Thursday. The IPO is an Offer for Sale of up to 74.45 lakh equity shares by existing shareholders. The company, which filed preliminary IPO papers in June, obtained 'final observation' from the regulator on August 27, the update showed. The receipt of Sebi observation is a key step in the IPO process, following which the company can proceed with fur

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