Current Affairs

CJP's Abhijit Dipke Urges Politicians to Experience Village School Life

Abhijit Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party urges ministers to send their children to rural schools for a day to understand challenges faced by village students, highlighting lack of transport and poor infrastructure.

Jharkhand Cancels Recruitment Exams Amid Student Protests

Jharkhand government cancels all recruitment exams by outsourced agency after student protests over exam irregularities. Hunger strikes partially end as demands for probe continue.

BPSC Opens Applications for 32,388 Teacher Posts in 2026

Bihar Public Service Commission starts online applications for the 2026 School Teacher Recruitment Exam, offering 32,388 vacancies across the state. Apply from September 1 to 30.

COMEDK UGNET 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Released

COMEDK has announced the round 3 seat allotment results for UG courses. Candidates must complete fee payment and college reporting by August 24, 2026.

GGSIP University MBBS Counselling Registration Opens August 19

Registration for the first round of MBBS counselling at GGSIP University begins August 19, 2026. NEET UG qualifiers can apply for seats in several Delhi medical colleges.

Valliappa Foundation Launches Rajinder Kumar Research Fellowships

The Valliappa Foundation offers three Rs 1 lakh-per-year fellowships to PhD scholars, honoring IISc’s Rajinder Kumar and supporting advanced chemical engineering research.

SRCC and EY India Launch AI-Focused Program for Students

Shri Ram College of Commerce partners with EY India to offer a 12-month AI-led program teaching machine learning, data analytics, and blockchain to prepare students for AI-driven careers.

IIT JAM 2027 Registration Opens September 5

IIT Kharagpur has launched the official IIT JAM 2027 website. Registration starts September 5, with the exam scheduled for February 14, 2027, across two sessions.

JNUTA Demands Halt to JNU Recruitment Over Irregularities

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association calls for an immediate freeze on all faculty and staff hiring, citing procedural violations and demanding an independent inquiry.

Kerala Minister Urges VCs to Steer Clear of Politics

Kerala's Higher Education Minister Roji M John advises university vice chancellors to avoid political events and ideological statements to maintain campus harmony.

NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Released

The Medical Counselling Committee will announce the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on August 19. Candidates can check their allotment online and must report to allotted colleges by August 25.

BSEB Opens Final Registration Window for 2027 Exams

Bihar School Examination Board allows last chance for Inter and Matric students to register for 2027 exams until August 22 with late fees applicable.

TISS 86th Convocation Set for August 22 with New Chief Guest

TISS reschedules its 86th convocation to August 22 at Mumbai, naming Dr C S Pramesh as chief guest, replacing CJI Surya Kant after a last-minute postponement.

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exams Amid Recruitment Protests

Jharkhand government cancels JSSC-CGL and TDPL recruitment exams since 2014 following protests over exam irregularities. A new committee will reform the recruitment process.

CID Raids Jharkhand Staff Selection Office, 20 Arrested

The CID has raided the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission office amid protests over exam irregularities, arresting 20 people including a former JPSC chairman.

Delhi Plans 300 New MBBS Seats to Boost Medical Training

Delhi government proposes adding 300 MBBS seats, 103 postgraduate and DNB seats, plus five fellowships to expand medical education and address healthcare workforce shortages.

DU NCWEB 2026 Special Drive BCom Cut-Offs Released

Delhi University’s NCWEB has announced the 2026 special drive cut-offs for BCom and BA admissions, with Miranda House topping at 79.5. Online admissions run from August 18 to 20.

Delhi University Suspends PhD Scholar After Assault on Professor

Delhi University has suspended a PhD law student following an alleged physical attack on a professor. The incident has sparked demands for stronger safety measures for faculty on campus.

KCET 2026 Round 2 Mock Seat Allotment Released

Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the KCET 2026 round 2 mock seat allotment results for engineering courses. Candidates can review and update their choices until August 20.

Delhi University Sets Strict Rules for DUSU 2026 Campaigns

Delhi University warns DUSU election candidates against rule violations, including the use of luxury vehicles and improper parking, ahead of September polls.