Cockroach Janta Party begins nationwide youth protest India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party has launched a nationwide youth protest campaign, with hundreds of students and young supporters gathering in Pune on Thursday. The rally at Savitribai Phule Pune University marked the latest show of strength by the youth-led movement, which has quickly grown from an online protest symbol into a wider campaign on education, unemployment and government

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

The Dallas Stars Plano arena proposal moved forward after the Plano City Council voted 8-0 at a Monday meeting to advance several measures tied to a proposed sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. The vote does not finalize the move, but it marks the most significant step so far toward making Plano the future home of the Dallas Stars in 2031. Dallas Stars Plano Arena Plan Moves Into Next Phase Council members approved 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,

Samsung U.S. headquarters move to Plano will shift Samsung Electronics America’s U.S. base from New Jersey to North Texas, placing the company’s Legacy Central campus at the center of its next phase of U.S. growth. A Samsung spokesperson confirmed that the company is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to its existing campus in Plano, Texas. The move is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Samsung U.S. Headquarters Move to Plano

A video showing an Indian flag being torn outside Frisco City Hall in Texas on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, has raised concern among Indian American residents in North Texas. A video of the incident circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms. Readers can view the Facebook video here.  

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

Paxton Wins Texas Republican Runoff US President Donald Trump strengthened his influence inside the Republican Party after his endorsed candidate, Ken Paxton, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff on May 26. The result marked a major political setback for Cornyn, a four-term senator who had served since 2002 and was backed by many traditional Republican figures.

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