Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed Oct 2 protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but said he may not attend the demonstration in person.

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Kolkata’s SRFTI campus sees clash between students and ABGP members

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NLSIU invites applications for research fellowships, monthly remuneration up to ₹2 lakh

DU students hold Campus Justice March, demand safer spaces for women

NEET PG 2026 candidates seek answer key over score discrepancies

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Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

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NATIONAL

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹50 lakh reward for Asian Games silver medallist Abhay Singh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh incentive for squash player Abhay Singh after his silver-medal finish in the men’s singles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

LSR College to resume classes from Sep 24 after brief online shift

India placed in severely restricted academic freedom category in global report

How BJP-ruled states are marking Modi’s 25 years in public life

POLITICS

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid controversy over Election Commission dissent and CJP resignation demand

CJP Gives CEC Gyanesh Kumar 48 Hours to Resign, Threatens Nationwide Protest Amid Election Commission Row

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation within 48 hours, criminal proceedings and a freeze on upcoming elections, escalating a controversy triggered by reported objections from two Election Commissioners over electoral-roll decisions.

DUSU elections on Sep 18, over 2.75 lakh students eligible to vote

Priyank Kharge challenges BJP over Vande Mataram stanzas, says he will resign if they sing all six

Former Uttarakhand CM quits Congress posts after ED raid on aide

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat

Sachin Pilot challenges CJP to audit Punjab schools with ‘same courage’

BUSINESS

India-GCC FTA talks may open wider market access for agriculture, pharma and services

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council have begun discussions on a proposed free trade agreement that could expand market access for Indian goods and services and deepen economic ties with the Gulf region.

Trump, Xi Agree to Establish US-China AI Incident Communication Channel

Rs 108 Crore 4-Lane ROB to Connect Guntur, Nambur Railway Stations; Work to Begin Soon

China May Retreat from Gwadar Port Amid Security Risks, Economic Challenges: Lowy Report

International flight passengers in South Korea rise 9.8% to 68.44 million in Jan-Aug

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Nanomedicine set to shape precision medicine and personalised healthcare, says Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said nanotechnology could enable medical interventions at cellular and molecular levels, while stressing that emerging technologies should complement doctors’ clinical judgement.

Personal Loans Set to Overtake Gold Loans as Fastest-Growing Credit Segment: UBS

India-EU FTA Concluded After 17 Years; Technology Transfer Key to Growth: Jitin Prasada

India Needs Focus on Second-Life EV Batteries for Resilient Ecosystem: Experts

India’s bond market performs well, equities may regain attractiveness: RBI’s Poonam Gupta

HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE

Karnataka fake medicines case: Authorities warn consumers over suspicious labels and QR codes

The advisory follows a Bidadi raid that uncovered suspected repackaging, with seized products sent for laboratory testing and investigators tracing alleged distribution networks across six states.

Police complaint filed against WB Medical Council officials over alleged fake doctor registrations

Worms in idli, insects in chhole: Jamia hostel students protest food quality

Karnataka fake pharma racket: SIT raids 10 locations across six states

Assam Medical College faces severe staff shortage, over 120 doctor posts remain vacant

ENVIRONMENT

Manipur CM calls for joint efforts to protect Loktak Lake

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged citizens, clubs and other stakeholders to help keep the Nambul River clean, highlighting its role in protecting Loktak Lake, Manipur’s largest freshwater lake.

Study finds climate change may have contributed to glacier collapse behind recent Nepal floods

Mumbai turns to seawater as rising demand widens water gap

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging across Delhi-NCR, disrupts traffic

Cauvery flow reaches Upper Anicut at just 1,500 cusecs, raising irrigation concerns

WORLD

EU offers Canada associate membership as Trump threatens tariffs over move

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member, while US President Donald Trump has warned of heavy tariffs or reduced trade with Europe if he considers the move hostile.

Iranian missile strikes US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz

Trump gets new power to impose 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

Trump plans $2.8 billion Israel arms sale with 40,000 heavy bombs

Mecca drone attack foiled as Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of 450 strikes

ENTERTAINMENT

Archana Puran Singh Gets Sweet Birthday Surprise From Mother

Actress Archana Puran Singh received a heartwarming birthday surprise from her mother while starting her special day with a workout. Her son Ayushmaan Sethi shared the adorable moment on social media. Archana will also return with The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 on Netflix.

Badshah Introduces Fans to His ‘First Ever Doggo Friend’ Laddu

Juhi Chawla Praises Safety at Mumbai Ganpati Festivities, Urges Eco-Friendly Celebrations

Amitabh Bachchan Gets Gen Z Language Lesson on KBC 18, Learns ‘Suss’ and ‘Gwop’

Shanthanu Baghyaraj shares BTS moments as ‘Balti’ completes one year

TRAVEL

Delhi-Guangzhou flights to resume as PM Modi-Xi meeting signals thaw in India-China ties

China Southern will restart the route after a six-year gap, adding to a gradual revival of air links between the two countries.

Tamil Nadu to run 5,400 special buses for Vinayaka Chaturthi rush

TN auto unions announce Sept 19 stir, seek immediate fare hike

UK air traffic control failure triggers over 1,000 flight cancellations

South Korea sees record tourist complaints as foreign visitor numbers surge

In Conversation

Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean–Research at SRM University-AP, discusses AI, quantum technology and India’s research future

We should not think only of ‘Make in India’; we should also think of ‘Discover in India’: Prof. Ranjit Thapa

Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean of Research, SRM University-AP, on AI-powered scientific discovery, quantum technology, advanced materials and why India must move from “Make in India” to “Discover in India”.

The Scarce Skill Is No Longer Production—It Is Judgment

Education’s future is phygital—blending strong foundations with intelligent technology

Praveen Singh CEO, AASOKA – A Learning App by MBD Group

Understand your goals—stress becomes purpose, not pressure

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Vivek Prakash, Co-founder & CEO, Codingal

OPINION

Eight Decades, Thirty Ministers, One Education System: Progress Amid Persistent Challenges

The country's education journey has expanded access, institutions and policy reforms, but examination irregularities, governance concerns and implementation gaps continue to test public confidence.

The students came to Delhi to build a future. Why are they paying for the city’s failures?

Theory of Knowledge: Preparing Teachers and Students in an Age of Information

Mrs Sanghamitra Roy, TGT English and Activity Coordinator, Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, and CBSE Resource Person (COE WEST)

BRICS at 20: What Has It Achieved, and What Should India Build Next?

India hosts the expanded BRICS Summit as geopolitical tensions test the grouping’s unity. As BRICS marks 20 years, the focus turns to India’s role in bridging differences and shaping a more practical Global South agenda.

How AI agents are humanising HR

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Alt Text: Ignasiyus Prakash Bada from Gadchiroli completes his Master’s at Curtin University in Australia and returns to join Lloyds Metals.

From Gadchiroli Village to Curtin University Australia: Ignasiyus Prakash Bada Returns Home After Master’s

Ignasiyus Prakash Bada, from Bande village in Gadchiroli, has completed his Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Curtin University and joined Lloyds Metals as a Management Trainee.

Mahindra University Hosts ICETCI 2026, Bringing Global AI and Computational Intelligence Researchers Together

Researchers and technology experts at ICETCI 2026 conference hosted by Mahindra University

Youth Have Defining Role in Viksit Bharat @2047, Says Vice President at SRMIST Convocation

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressing graduates at SRMIST 22nd Convocation 2026

BITS Design School Students Complete Internships Across 85 Organisations

AIIMS invites applications for over 2,210 Nursing Officer vacancies

JOBS IN HIGHER-ED

CRPF Recruitment 2026: 521 Sports Quota vacancies announced, check details

Applications will be accepted from Oct 12 to Nov 11, with eligibility based on education, age and sports achievements, while the selection process includes PST, sports trials and medical examination.

HPPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 228 Medical Officer posts, check eligibility and fee

SC seeks response on plea for CBI probe into Jharkhand civil services exam irregularities

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Applications open for 7,680 Junior Associate vacancies

Bihar govt begins TRE 4 recruitment process for over 32,300 teacher vacancies

SPORTS

India’s Women’s Asia Cup trophy snub puts BCCI-ACC standoff back in focus

India’s women’s team skipped the official trophy presentation after winning a record eighth Asia Cup, with the BCCI saying it had informed the ACC in advance that the team would not accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.

Suryakumar Yadav says age should not limit sporting dreams, backs India’s rise as sporting nation

UP Warriorz Coach Abhishek Nayar Praises Women Cricketers’ Hunger to Learn Ahead of WPL 2027

From Porro's promise to Scaloni's tears: The contrasting emotions of Spain's World Cup triumph

PM Modi, Albanese unveil first-ever BBL match in India, Chennai to host historic opener

Education

Chhattisgarh hikes PG medical, dental residents’ stipends from Oct 1

NLSIU invites applications for research fellowships, monthly remuneration up to ₹2 lakh

DU students hold Campus Justice March, demand safer spaces for women

NEET PG 2026 candidates seek answer key over score discrepancies

UPSC invites applications for 13 govt posts across legal, technical and medical fields

Vocational trainers intensify protest in J&K, seek job policy

LPU students protest over rape claim, campus damaged and highway blocked

From IIT Bombay to Sarvam AI, Pratyush Kumar’s journey in India’s AI ecosystem

IEEE Women in Engineering opens 2026 scholarship applications with US$2,500 award

TNCRW seeks accountability over frisking of students ahead of CM Vijay’s school visit

Admission

IIM Ahmedabad Opens 25th General Management Programme Cohort for Senior Executives

5 IIT AI Courses that go beyond prompting to advanced Agentic AI

Choosing between business analytics, AI, and FinTech With 5 online MBA Degree Programs

IIT Madras opens direct admission for BS Data Science program through JEE Advanced 2026 scores

Ranking

Jindal Global Business School enters QS global MBA rankings in 171–180 band

QS Best Student Cities 2027: Mumbai ranks highest in India, Delhi named world's most affordable student city

DU rises six places in QS Rankings 2027, retains top public university position in India

QS rankings 2027: IIT Delhi emerges as India's highest-ranked university

Exams & Solved Papers

CBI accuses former education minister Partha Chatterjee of violating bail conditions in WB SSC recruitment case

NTA launches certification program for invigilators and center superintendents

UGC NET December 2024 exam on Jan 15 postponed, new date to be announced

CBSE class 10 board exam 2025 date sheet announced, Starts from Feb 15

Scholarship

IEEE Women in Engineering opens 2026 scholarship applications with US$2,500 award

Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026 opens applications for Global South journalists

Govt revises scholarship rules for 2026-27, allows merit and welfare scheme eligibility

LIC scholarship 2026 applications open for Class 10 and 12 pass students

Study Abroad

Germany student visa 2026: Indian students need €11,904 in proof of funds

Australia suspends management course for international students amid visa integrity concerns

US grants 62% fewer student visas to Indian applicants in 2025: Report

UK remains top study destination for Indians as applications increase in 2026

Current Affairs

Mecca Pact Puts Europe-Pakistan Economic Ties Under Scrutiny

High Credit-Deposit Ratio Alone Does Not Point to Bank Funding Vulnerability

Second-Life Battery Use Can Reduce Waste and Strengthen Resource Security

17-Year India-EU FTA Journey Ends With Focus on Technology and Growth

Result

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Results Declared at neet.nta.nic.in; Scorecards Now Available

ICAI CA Final May 2026 results declared, Noor Singla secures AIR 1

CBSE outlines new re-evaluation process after Class 12 result concerns over digital marking system

Tamil Nadu Class 12 HSE+2 Result 2026 declared

Career Avenues

DU opens paid internship with Japanese education company, stipend up to Rs 60,000

Work, Lead, Inspire: Top leadership courses by IIM Calcutta for working professionals

Punjab govt to help class 12 students with career guidance

CUET UG score, profiles, top universities, salaries, and careers in Agriculture and Agrochemicals

Schools

Meghalaya to introduce AI-powered learning tools in 31 government, aided schools

Andhra Pradesh revises school textbooks to remove gender stereotypes from early education

CBSE directs schools to verify students’ demographic details, warns against incomplete correction requests

Madhya Pradesh reports zero dropout at primary level in 2025-26

In-depth Interview

A Student’s Postcode Shouldn’t Decide the Ceiling of Their Ambition: Gaurav Goel

Look at it as an ‘Education Purchase’, Not as an ‘Immigration Purchase’

Engineering Education Must Create Innovators, Not Just Job Seekers: Prof. Keshav Sharma

MCC introduces new changes in NEET UG, PG medical counseling processes

JEE

Bihar launches free JEE, NEET coaching and live classes in government model schools

IIT Roorkee dismisses viral JEE Advanced 2026 score discrepancy allegations

IIT Kanpur launches JoSAA 2026 helpdesk for JEE Advanced qualifiers

JEE Advanced 2026 records highest-ever number of female qualifiers

NEET

NEET SS 2025 cutoff lowered to 30th percentile: Reason, revised scores and impact on counseling

NEET PG 2026 answer key expected soon, result scheduled by Sep 30

NEET explained: How India’s medical entrance system evolved and why states continue to oppose it

NEET PG 2026: NBEMS reopens image correction facility, window open till Aug 15

Policy

What is India’s Policy on School Bag 2020? Weight limits, homework rules, and bagless days explained

CBSE mandates three-language system for Classes 9 and 10 from 2026-27

BHU launches online learning platform, develops 15 new courses under SWAYAM initiative

UGC releases ‘Minimum Mandatory Disclosure’ Guidelines for Transparency in Higher Education

EdTech Updates

SRM AP signs MoU with Tor Vergata University of Rome, widening its Global research footprint

Teachers' Day 2026: SRM University-AP recognises nine faculty with excellence awards

SRMIST marks a decade of fitness and environmental commitment with SRM RUN 10.0

SRM University-AP hosts Quantum & AI workshop to drive andhra pradesh’s tech vision

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August 2026