UPSC Prelims 2026: CAT notice to UPSC over 8 questions, candidates claim 16 marks at stake

UPSC Prelims 2026 questions challenged in CAT: Why 16 marks could matter for aspirants The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 has landed in court after candidates challenged eight questions from the General Studies Paper-I and raised questions over the provisional answer key. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has now issued a notice to the…

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The IAS officer who made India’s IT ‘horse fly’: How N Vittal turned a bullock cart, a satellite dish and a bold gamble into a technology revolution

Former President Pratibha Patil (left) presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Nagarajan Vittal. The IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, 1960 batch. (Source: PTI/File) “Fortune favours the bold.” Few stories in India’s technology history illustrate this better than the remarkable journey that transformed a country struggling with red tape into one of the world’s largest…

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Delhi schools revise Class 9 assessment rules, make vocational education and third language compulsory

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….

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Delhi HC puts JNU admissions on hold over deprivation points: What students need to know

JNU admissions 2026-27 put on hold over deprivation points: What students need to know NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University’s 2026-27 admission process has hit a legal hurdle after the Delhi High Court directed the university to keep admissions based on its “deprivation points” system on hold. The court questioned whether JNU can effectively add marks…

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IIT JAM 2027 registration to begin on September 5; exam scheduled for February 14: Check key dates, eligibility, and other details here

IIT JAM 2025 Exam Date: IIT Delhi to Conduct Exam on February 2, Check Schedule Here The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur will open the registration window for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2027 on September 5, 2026. The institute, which is conducting the examination this year, has also launched the official…

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‘Five to eight years behind’: UC Berkeley professor raises alarm over student math skills

Zvezdelina Stankova, professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. (Photo: UC Berkeley) A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has raised fresh concerns about the academic preparedness of students at one of the US’ most selective public universities, saying some calculus students now arrive with gaps that extend well below college-level mathematics.In an opinion…

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Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Apply for 400 posts, check district-wise dates

Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Check eligibility, dates, salary and document requirements Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Haryana Police has announced the engagement of 400 Special Police Officers (SPOs) in its Telecommunication Wing under Section 21 of the Haryana Police Act, 2007. The press notice was issued on August 18, 2026, and the engagement is…

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UGC-NET retest fallout: Education Ministry orders major overhaul of NTA examination system

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…

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Haryana Court Clerk admit card 2026 released: Check hall ticket direct download link and exam dates

Haryana Court Clerk admit card 2026: Download hall ticket for 1,265 posts at sssc.gov.in Haryana Court Clerk admit card 2026: The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.) under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has released the Haryana Court Clerk admit card 2026. The hall ticket was made available on…

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Maharashtra Agriculture CAP 2026 round 1 allotment out at agri2026.mahacet.org: Direct link to download scorecards here

Maharashtra Agriculture CAP 2026 Round 1 allotment is now out, with 10,871 candidates securing seats across nine undergraduate programmes. While 3,147 aspirants received their first-choice colleges, others can use subsequent rounds to seek better options. Candidates with allotments must complete verification, fee payment and seat acceptance formalities by the prescribed deadlines to retain their seats….

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