Indian Army Major Prabhat Mishra has won two top academic honors at the US Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, standing out in a global military education program. Major Mishra was recognized during the graduation ceremony for the Command and General Staff Officer Course, a 10-month leadership program that graduated 951 officers, including 120 international officers from 92 countries. Indian Army Officer Honored at US Army Command a

Meta’s America’s Workforce Academy, also called AWA, is a free training programme created to prepare workers for skilled trades jobs connected to data centre construction. As artificial intelligence grows, companies need workers who can build, wire, cool and maintain large data centres. What Students Will Learn ? The five-week programme focuses on practical skills used at construction sites. Students may re

Cockroach Janta Party Founder Reaches Delhi as Youth Anger Over Exams and Jobs Grows After years of exam controversies, paper leak allegations, high unemployment, and shrinking opportunities, frustration among India’s youth is turning into open anger both online and on the streets. A growing number of young Indians are now demanding accountability from the system. Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old Boston University graduate and founder of the satirical Cockroach Ja

Telangana SSC supplementary exams began smoothly with the First Language paper, recording 76.82% attendance and no malpractice cases. Telangana SSC Supplementary Exams Begin The SSC Advanced Supplementary Examinations started across Telangana on Friday, 5th June with the First Language paper. According to the Director of Government Examinations, K. Lingaiah, the first day of exams was conducted in a peaceful and organised manner acr

Over 1.8 lakh teachers across India are under pressure to clear the Teacher Eligibility Test by August 2028 after the Supreme Court retained the mandatory qualification rule. TET Deadline Creates Fresh Concern Among Teachers A fresh Teacher Eligibility Test notification has triggered anxiety among many in-service teachers, especially those who have not yet cleared the qualification exam. The application deadline has been fixed as July 5,

Rahul Singh, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, was removed as CBSE Chairman on June 2, 2026, following controversies around the Class 12 board exams. Singh, who assumed office in 2024, oversaw the implementation of several reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE). During his tenure, Singh introduced mother tongue instruction for pre-primary to Class 5 students, in line with NEP guidance that

Tamil Nadu’s higher education push is now focused on helping rural and first-generation students enter government colleges through better awareness, transparent admissions and job-ready courses. For many first-generation learners in villages, a college seat can become the first major step toward changing their family’s future. Rural Students In Focus Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan has said the government wants every eli

St Stephen’s College has entered a historic phase as Susan Elias is set to become its first woman principal, while Delhi University has raised objections over the selection process. Historic First For St Stephen’s St Stephen’s College, one of Delhi University’s most recognised institutions, is set to appoint Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal in its 145-year history. She is

JEE Advanced 2026 result has been declared today, June 1, 2026, and Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone has secured All India Rank 1 in the Common Rank List. He scored 330 out of 360 marks, making him the top performer in one of India’s most competitive engineering entrance exams. This year, 1,79,694 candidates appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Advanced 2026, which was held on May 17. Out of them, 56,880 candidates qualified for admission to IITs and other participati

The ongoing war in Gaza has triggered a worrying increase in child marriages. Families struggling with displacement, economic hardship, and insecurity are increasingly marrying off teenage daughters, seeing it as a means to protect them and ensure survival. Interviews with girls aged 13 to 16 reveal stories of early pregnancies, miscarriages, and abuse, highlighting the harsh consequences of these marriages. One mother, who lost her husband and eldest son in the conflict, explained, “I thou

CBSE Revaluation Row Puts Digital Evaluation Under Scrutiny CBSE’s Class 12 revaluation process is facing fresh questions after students raised concerns over answer-sheet mismatches, portal glitches, and the On-Screen Marking system. The issue began when some students claimed that scanned answer sheets shown during verification did not match their handwriting. CBSE later acknowledged discrepancies and started a review, but questions remain over how the mix-up ha

Kerala’s menstrual leave proposal has opened a wider discussion on dignity, school support and period education for both girls and boys.

Indian-origin Jersey City speller Ishaan Gupta finished second at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a tense 90-second spell-off in Washington, D.C. The 12-year-old seventh-grader from Jersey City, New Jersey, earned national attention with a runner-up finish and a $25,000 prize. Who Is Ishaan Gupta, the Indian-Origin Jersey City Speller? Gupta represented Hudson County on the national stage after adv

Illinois lawmakers are debating AI bills, school cellphone limits and data center rules as the state legislative session moves toward its Saturday, May 31, 2026, adjournment deadline. The proposals are part of a busy final stretch in Springfield, where lawmakers are also working through Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed $56 billion state budget and discussions linked to a possible new Chicago Bears stadium project. Illinois AI bills focus on safety and chatbot transpa

Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnics Report Near-Total Placements Government polytechnic colleges in Tamil Nadu have recorded near-total placements this year, showing strong demand for diploma students in technical and vocational sectors. According to officials, the main reason for this strong placement performance is the practical nature of diploma courses. These programmes focus on hands-on training, worksho

New Delhi, May 23, 2026 – India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, investment, defence, and technology through agreements and enhanced cooperation.   India and Cyprus Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership India and Cyprus have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership following talks

India’s NEET-UG 2026 exam is at the center of a major controversy as conflicting statements emerge regarding a paper leak.   Conflicting Statements Fuel NEET Trust Crisis The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 exam has intensified as authorities provide contradictory explanations. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan publicly acknowledged that there was a “breach in the chain of

Insurance Cover For Students Across North Kerala Kannur University has launched an accident insurance scheme to provide financial protection for students enrolled from 2025 onwards. A total of 17,343 students from Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts will be covered under the scheme. The initiative is aimed at strengthening student safety and giving support to families in case of unexpected accidents duri

Tamil Nadu SSLC Class 10 results 2026 have been declared by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:30 am. Students who appeared for the Class 10 board examinations can now check their marks through official result portals and digital platforms.More than nine lakh students appeared for the Tamil Nadu SSLC examinations this year, which were conducted from March 11 to April 6, 2026. Direct Ways To Check TN SSLC Marks

Columbus City Schools layoffs in 2026 will affect 299 positions after the Board of Education approved a major staffing reduction plan on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. District leaders said the cuts are part of an effort to reach more than $50 million in savings amid rising costs and state funding pressure. Why Columbus City Schools Is Cutting Jobs The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to eliminate 299 positions across the district. Offi