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UPSC tightens exam security with mandatory face verification for candidates

The commission has made facial authentication compulsory at exam centers, expanding an AI-based verification system to strengthen security and prevent impersonation during recruitment examinations.

CBSE opens applications for nearly 15,000 KVS and NVS vacancies

Educated but unemployed: Kerala, Goa, and Mizoram struggle despite 90% literacy

India’s employability rises to 56.35% in 2026, driven by AI and digital skilling

Assam CM Sarma hands over 5,550 teacher appointment letters

The chief minister also distributed thousands of tablets to teachers and students, highlighted Assam’s transparent recruitment process, and urged newly appointed educators to uphold integrity and strengthen the state’s education system.

Allahabad HC upholds graduation requirement for assistant teacher eligibility

A division bench set aside a previous single-judge ruling, affirming the state’s authority to require a graduate degree and approved teacher training for eligibility in junior high school posts.

US tightens visa rules: no more automatic work permit extensions for immigrants

The sudden DHS policy shift ends automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents, forcing visa holders, students, and asylum seekers to undergo renewed vetting, raising uncertainty for thousands of Indian workers.

One exam, one system: MP government reforms public sector recruitment process

The new UPSC-style recruitment model aims to simplify Madhya Pradesh’s hiring process, fill thousands of vacancies faster, and ensure greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency across government departments.

Kerala unveils plan to create 5 lakh IT jobs by 2031 under Vision 2031

The state’s Vision 2031 outlines large-scale IT infrastructure expansion, skill development for one million youth, and initiatives in AI, semiconductors, and innovation to strengthen Kerala’s digital ecosystem.