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The Common Law Admission Test ( CLAT ) 2026 is set to be conducted today. This national-level entrance exam is conducted for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes across 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) . Earlier, the CLAT examination authority had issued the hall tickets on the candidate portal, available on its official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. –Reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the test (by 1 pm); gate closes at 2:15 pm. –Entry sequence: 1 pm (gates open), 1:30 pm (hall entry bell), 1:50 pm (question paper envelope distribution), 2 pm (exam start). –PwD/SAP candidates using scribes must report 90 minutes early; additional time is allowed only for pre-approved candidates. Documents to Carry –Printed colour admit card and an original government-issued photo ID. –Two black/blue ballpoint pens, a transparent water bottle, and an extra passport-size photograph if needed. –PwD candidates must bring scribe authorisation documents, where applicable. Prohibited Items & Dress Code –No electronic gadgets, wallets, jewellery, books, notes, food items, or extra stationery beyond permitted pens. –Wear simple, light-coloured attire without metallic buttons or accessories; avoid belts, ties, caps, mufflers, or gloves. Inside the Exam Hall –Mandatory biometric verification, photo capture and signature check before seating. –Open the sealed question-paper envelope only at the 2:00 PM bell. –Fill OMR details accurately; rough work is allowed only on the question paper. No talking, exchanging items or leaving the seat without permission; submit OMR at the final bell and retain the question paper copy. The exam will feature 120 multiple-choice questions for both UG and PG programmes. The UG test will assess English, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques, while the PG paper will cover Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Contracts, the Indian Penal Code and Torts. Both paper

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Response: The Common Law Admission Test ( CLAT ) 2026 is set to be conducted today. This national-level entrance exam is conducted for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes across 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) . Earlier, the CLAT examination authority had issued the hall tickets on the candidate portal, available on its official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. –Reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the test (by 1 pm); gate closes at 2:15 pm. –Entry sequence: 1 pm (gates open), 1:30 pm (hall entry bell), 1:50 pm (question paper envelope distribution), 2 pm (exam start). –PwD/SAP candidates using scribes must report 90 minutes early; additional time is allowed only for pre-approved candidates. Documents to Carry –Printed colour admit card and an original government-issued photo ID. –Two black/blue ballpoint pens, a transparent water bottle, and an extra passport-size photograph if needed. –PwD candidates must bring scribe authorisation documents, where applicable. Prohibited Items & Dress Code –No electronic gadgets, wallets, jewellery, books, notes, food items, or extra stationery beyond permitted pens. –Wear simple, light-coloured attire without metallic buttons or accessories; avoid belts, ties, caps, mufflers, or gloves. Inside the Exam Hall –Mandatory biometric verification, photo capture and signature check before seating. –Open the sealed question-paper envelope only at the 2:00 PM bell. –Fill OMR details accurately; rough work is allowed only on the question paper. No talking, exchanging items or leaving the seat without permission; submit OMR at the final bell and retain the question paper copy. The exam will feature 120 multiple-choice questions for both UG and PG programmes. The UG test will assess English, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Techniques, while the PG paper will cover Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Contracts, the Indian Penal Code and Torts. Both paper


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The first round of NEET PG 2025 counselling has once again revealed an uncomfortable pattern in India’s medical education landscape: even the most highly ranked medical colleges in the National Institutional Ranking Framework ( NIRF ) fail to attract the country’s top-performing postgraduate aspirants. Instead, the highest-ranked students overwhelmingly prefer central government institutions like PGIMER, other AIIMS-affiliated hospitals, JIPMER, and long-established state-run colleges such as Madras Medical College (MMC), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), and KEM Mumbai. Since 2016, the Centre has been releasing a list of top colleges under various categories, including medical. In these nine years, AIIMS Delhi has been the undisputed number 1 . The trend, visible year after year, raises an important question: if NIRF rankings claim to evaluate the “best” institutions, then why are students opting otherwise? And what does this reveal about the effectiveness and limitations of India’s most publicised ranking mechanism for higher education? The NEET-PG 2025 round 1 allotment list reinforces the same trend seen every year: top-ranked candidates choose Central and state government medical colleges, not the private institutions ranked higher on the NIRF list. According to the allotment document, All India Rank (AIR) 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 – all opted for PGIMER at Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi , one of the most sought-after central institutions for MD (General Medicine). Rank 2 chose Government Medical College, Kozhikode – a state-run institution with strong clinical exposure. Rank 4 and Rank 10 chose Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), New Delhi, another major government medical college attached to Safdarjung Hospital, known for its massive patient load and intensive training environment. Even Rank 8 chose Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, a flagship state government institution in Karnataka with one of the busiest clinical settings in South India. In

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Response: The first round of NEET PG 2025 counselling has once again revealed an uncomfortable pattern in India’s medical education landscape: even the most highly ranked medical colleges in the National Institutional Ranking Framework ( NIRF ) fail to attract the country’s top-performing postgraduate aspirants. Instead, the highest-ranked students overwhelmingly prefer central government institutions like PGIMER, other AIIMS-affiliated hospitals, JIPMER, and long-established state-run colleges such as Madras Medical College (MMC), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), and KEM Mumbai. Since 2016, the Centre has been releasing a list of top colleges under various categories, including medical. In these nine years, AIIMS Delhi has been the undisputed number 1 . The trend, visible year after year, raises an important question: if NIRF rankings claim to evaluate the “best” institutions, then why are students opting otherwise? And what does this reveal about the effectiveness and limitations of India’s most publicised ranking mechanism for higher education? The NEET-PG 2025 round 1 allotment list reinforces the same trend seen every year: top-ranked candidates choose Central and state government medical colleges, not the private institutions ranked higher on the NIRF list. According to the allotment document, All India Rank (AIR) 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 – all opted for PGIMER at Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi , one of the most sought-after central institutions for MD (General Medicine). Rank 2 chose Government Medical College, Kozhikode – a state-run institution with strong clinical exposure. Rank 4 and Rank 10 chose Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), New Delhi, another major government medical college attached to Safdarjung Hospital, known for its massive patient load and intensive training environment. Even Rank 8 chose Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, a flagship state government institution in Karnataka with one of the busiest clinical settings in South India. In


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– Rachna Arora Walk into any Class 11 Physics class and you will instantly see where both degrees begin. The teacher draws a free-body diagram. One student nods confidently, another is still hunting for a missing vector, and someone at the back is hoping calculus doesn’t enter the room. And that is the real point — no matter which one of these three you were, this same school physics is the foundation for both Electrical Engineering (EE) and Engineering Physics (EP). Mechanics, waves, optics, electromagnetism — all of it returns, only deeper. The first year of both degrees is almost identical. If school physics made sense, you’ll be fine. If it didn’t… at least now you know early. The split starts in second year. EE is for students who like opening gadgets just to see what lives inside. It moves straight into circuits, electronics, motors, power systems, communication engineering, sensors, and robotics. Those neat textbook diagrams finally become real lab devices — the kind the instructor warns you not to drop because “this one is expensive.” In EE, you finally understand: – Why radio stations sit 0.2 MHz apart – Why ABS reacts before you even realise the tyre slipped- Why mobile antennas are tiny but radio antennas look like towers – How a prosthetic arm reads muscle activity Everything leads to real-world use. You build machines and circuits, test them, debug them, and watch them run. That is EE’s biggest strength — you see results quickly. Career options are wide, starting from consumer electronics, renewable energy, automobiles, telecom, defence, aviation, medical devices, manufacturing, power plants, and roles in ISRO or Tesla-type companies. EE students usually get plenty of job choices because almost every field needs electrical engineers somewhere. EP starts with the same base but goes straight into deeper physics and tougher math. This is for students who always want the “why,” not just the “how.” EP includes: – Quantum mechanics – Statistical mechanics – S

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Response: – Rachna Arora Walk into any Class 11 Physics class and you will instantly see where both degrees begin. The teacher draws a free-body diagram. One student nods confidently, another is still hunting for a missing vector, and someone at the back is hoping calculus doesn’t enter the room. And that is the real point — no matter which one of these three you were, this same school physics is the foundation for both Electrical Engineering (EE) and Engineering Physics (EP). Mechanics, waves, optics, electromagnetism — all of it returns, only deeper. The first year of both degrees is almost identical. If school physics made sense, you’ll be fine. If it didn’t… at least now you know early. The split starts in second year. EE is for students who like opening gadgets just to see what lives inside. It moves straight into circuits, electronics, motors, power systems, communication engineering, sensors, and robotics. Those neat textbook diagrams finally become real lab devices — the kind the instructor warns you not to drop because “this one is expensive.” In EE, you finally understand: – Why radio stations sit 0.2 MHz apart – Why ABS reacts before you even realise the tyre slipped- Why mobile antennas are tiny but radio antennas look like towers – How a prosthetic arm reads muscle activity Everything leads to real-world use. You build machines and circuits, test them, debug them, and watch them run. That is EE’s biggest strength — you see results quickly. Career options are wide, starting from consumer electronics, renewable energy, automobiles, telecom, defence, aviation, medical devices, manufacturing, power plants, and roles in ISRO or Tesla-type companies. EE students usually get plenty of job choices because almost every field needs electrical engineers somewhere. EP starts with the same base but goes straight into deeper physics and tougher math. This is for students who always want the “why,” not just the “how.” EP includes: – Quantum mechanics – Statistical mechanics – S


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WB Police Constable Answer Key 2025 Released: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has published the provisional answer key for the Constable and Lady Constable Recruitment Exam 2025, held on November 30. Candidates who had appeared for the exam can now check the provisional answer key provided on the official website at wbprb.gov.in . The state-level written test was conducted for 11,749 vacancies and comprised 85 objective questions from English, General Awareness, Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can check and download the provisional answer key by following these steps: Step 1: Visit the official website of WBPRB at prb.wb.gov.in, or wbpolice.gov.in. Step 2: Navigate to the Recruitment, and then in Latest Updates’ notice section and find the link titled “Constable 2025 Answer Key.” Step 3: Select the link for the relevant shift or category to open the PDF. Step 4: Download and save the answer key for reference. Step 5: Access your response sheet to compare answers. Candidates who spot any discrepancies in the provisional key can file objections within seven days from the date of release. According to the WBPRB notice, objections must be emailed to ‘answerkeywprb10@gmail.com’, clearly mentioning the question number, the issue identified and supporting justification or references. The board will not accept submissions sent after the deadline. All valid objections will be reviewed before the final answer key and results are prepared, the board has said. The paper carried 85 marks and had a 60-minute duration. Candidates will receive one mark for every correct response, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The provisional key enables candidates to estimate scores, identify errors and prepare for the upcoming PMT and PET rounds. Final results and category-wise cut-offs will be announced later. With the release of the provisional key, candidates can evaluate their performance a

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Response: WB Police Constable Answer Key 2025 Released: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has published the provisional answer key for the Constable and Lady Constable Recruitment Exam 2025, held on November 30. Candidates who had appeared for the exam can now check the provisional answer key provided on the official website at wbprb.gov.in . The state-level written test was conducted for 11,749 vacancies and comprised 85 objective questions from English, General Awareness, Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can check and download the provisional answer key by following these steps: Step 1: Visit the official website of WBPRB at prb.wb.gov.in, or wbpolice.gov.in. Step 2: Navigate to the Recruitment, and then in Latest Updates’ notice section and find the link titled “Constable 2025 Answer Key.” Step 3: Select the link for the relevant shift or category to open the PDF. Step 4: Download and save the answer key for reference. Step 5: Access your response sheet to compare answers. Candidates who spot any discrepancies in the provisional key can file objections within seven days from the date of release. According to the WBPRB notice, objections must be emailed to ‘answerkeywprb10@gmail.com’, clearly mentioning the question number, the issue identified and supporting justification or references. The board will not accept submissions sent after the deadline. All valid objections will be reviewed before the final answer key and results are prepared, the board has said. The paper carried 85 marks and had a 60-minute duration. Candidates will receive one mark for every correct response, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The provisional key enables candidates to estimate scores, identify errors and prepare for the upcoming PMT and PET rounds. Final results and category-wise cut-offs will be announced later. With the release of the provisional key, candidates can evaluate their performance a


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The Xavier School of Management ( XLRI ), Jamshedpur, has extended the online application deadline for XAT 2026. According to an official notice, the registration window has been extended till December 11, midnight. Candidates who are yet to register for the test can still complete their online application process on the official website at xatonline.in . The XAT 2026 registration process began on July 10 this year. To complete their registration, candidates must fill out the online application form, upload a recent photograph, signature and a valid ID proof, select their preferred test cities and pay the examination fee before the deadline. To apply, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognised university. Final-year undergraduate students are also permitted to register. Step 1: Visit the official XAT website at xatonline.in and select the ‘Register’ option. Step 2: Enter your name, email ID, mobile number and create a password. Step 3: A verification email will be sent to your registered email ID. Step 4: Click the verification link in the email and proceed to complete the application form. Step 5: Fill in the personal, educational and work experience details. Step 6: Select the programme(s) you wish to apply for. Step 7: Choose six preferred test cities. Step 8: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Step 9: Pay the application fee. Step 10: Click ‘Submit’ to complete the application process. The application procedure includes filling in the online form, uploading the required documents — including a recent photograph and signature — and paying the Rs 2,200 registration fee. The XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm.  BJP leaders, including UP CMYogi Adityanath, are actively participating in the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists at the grassroots level. The CM is personally reviewing the progress of the exercise and directing party representatives to ensure no eligible per

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Response: The Xavier School of Management ( XLRI ), Jamshedpur, has extended the online application deadline for XAT 2026. According to an official notice, the registration window has been extended till December 11, midnight. Candidates who are yet to register for the test can still complete their online application process on the official website at xatonline.in . The XAT 2026 registration process began on July 10 this year. To complete their registration, candidates must fill out the online application form, upload a recent photograph, signature and a valid ID proof, select their preferred test cities and pay the examination fee before the deadline. To apply, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognised university. Final-year undergraduate students are also permitted to register. Step 1: Visit the official XAT website at xatonline.in and select the ‘Register’ option. Step 2: Enter your name, email ID, mobile number and create a password. Step 3: A verification email will be sent to your registered email ID. Step 4: Click the verification link in the email and proceed to complete the application form. Step 5: Fill in the personal, educational and work experience details. Step 6: Select the programme(s) you wish to apply for. Step 7: Choose six preferred test cities. Step 8: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Step 9: Pay the application fee. Step 10: Click ‘Submit’ to complete the application process. The application procedure includes filling in the online form, uploading the required documents — including a recent photograph and signature — and paying the Rs 2,200 registration fee. The XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm.  BJP leaders, including UP CMYogi Adityanath, are actively participating in the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists at the grassroots level. The CM is personally reviewing the progress of the exercise and directing party representatives to ensure no eligible per


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Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 6, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 6, 2025. National updates include IndiGo offering full refunds amid flight disruptions, the rollout of Kavach 4.0 on major railway routes, and India–Russia signing a long-term economic cooperation pact. International headlines include US likely planning to extend country-wise travel ban and more. IndiGo has announced that passengers will receive a full refund on all cancellations between December 5 and 15 , following widespread delays and disruptions across its network. The airline said the move aims to assist travellers facing inconvenience. The Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah corridors , expanding the indigenous automatic train protection system to enhance safety and prevent collisions on two of the country’s busiest routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow, where the two countries signed an economic cooperation agreement extending till 2030 . The pact covers joint projects, trade facilitation and long-term strategic collaboration. Former US President Donald Trump confirmed plans to extend the travel ban to additional countries if reelected, stating that national security considerations would guide the updated list. Scotland’s busiest airport saw a shutdown after Edinburgh Airport suspended all flights due to an air traffic control failure . Engineers restored services later, but delays and cancellations affected hundreds of passengers. Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a new venture after investing in Perplexity AI in collaboration with Aravind Srinivas , coinciding with the launch of the CR7 Hub focused on technology and fan engagement. Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad said he has been learning to manage the pace of an innings by adopting the ‘mid-overs momentum game’ inspired by Virat Kohli , emphasising consistency and strike rotation in the ODI forma

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Response: Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 6, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 6, 2025. National updates include IndiGo offering full refunds amid flight disruptions, the rollout of Kavach 4.0 on major railway routes, and India–Russia signing a long-term economic cooperation pact. International headlines include US likely planning to extend country-wise travel ban and more. IndiGo has announced that passengers will receive a full refund on all cancellations between December 5 and 15 , following widespread delays and disruptions across its network. The airline said the move aims to assist travellers facing inconvenience. The Indian Railways has commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah corridors , expanding the indigenous automatic train protection system to enhance safety and prevent collisions on two of the country’s busiest routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow, where the two countries signed an economic cooperation agreement extending till 2030 . The pact covers joint projects, trade facilitation and long-term strategic collaboration. Former US President Donald Trump confirmed plans to extend the travel ban to additional countries if reelected, stating that national security considerations would guide the updated list. Scotland’s busiest airport saw a shutdown after Edinburgh Airport suspended all flights due to an air traffic control failure . Engineers restored services later, but delays and cancellations affected hundreds of passengers. Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a new venture after investing in Perplexity AI in collaboration with Aravind Srinivas , coinciding with the launch of the CR7 Hub focused on technology and fan engagement. Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad said he has been learning to manage the pace of an innings by adopting the ‘mid-overs momentum game’ inspired by Virat Kohli , emphasising consistency and strike rotation in the ODI forma


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The Ministry of Education will host the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha — the annual interactive programme in which the Prime Minister speaks with students, parents and teachers about handling exam stress — in January 2026, the government has said. Interested candidates can register online; the last date for submissions is January 11, 2026. Parents and teachers who wish to join need not travel: the programme runs an online participation stream and a parallel set of activities on the MyGov Innovate platform, where they can sign up, complete simple category-specific tasks and receive participation certificates. For teachers and parents, registering on the MyGov portal and completing the prescribed online questions or quizzes is the route to participation. Students who want to take part must register through the Pariksha Pe Charcha competition on the MyGov Innovate platform. Registration is open to school pupils (classes 6–12); once registered, students can answer the online prompts and, if they choose, submit a question they would like the Prime Minister to address during the interaction. Selected entrants win the chance to participate directly in the live programme. Step 1: Visit the official Pariksha Pe Charcha page on the MyGov Innovate platform at innovateindia1.mygov.in/ppc-2026. Step 2: Click the ‘Participate Now’ button on the campaign page. Step 3: Choose your category: Student, Teacher or Parent. Step 4: Log in or register on the MyGov portal using your mobile number or email ID. Step 5: Complete the online multiple-choice quizzes or category-specific activities. Step 6: Fill in the registration form and submit the PPC 2026 entry. Step 7: If desired, students may also submit a question for the Prime Minister. Pariksha Pe Charcha is run as a competition and a national counselling exercise: participants complete online activities and entries are shortlisted by the organisers. Winners are offered opportunities that range from certificates of appreciation to

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Response: The Ministry of Education will host the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha — the annual interactive programme in which the Prime Minister speaks with students, parents and teachers about handling exam stress — in January 2026, the government has said. Interested candidates can register online; the last date for submissions is January 11, 2026. Parents and teachers who wish to join need not travel: the programme runs an online participation stream and a parallel set of activities on the MyGov Innovate platform, where they can sign up, complete simple category-specific tasks and receive participation certificates. For teachers and parents, registering on the MyGov portal and completing the prescribed online questions or quizzes is the route to participation. Students who want to take part must register through the Pariksha Pe Charcha competition on the MyGov Innovate platform. Registration is open to school pupils (classes 6–12); once registered, students can answer the online prompts and, if they choose, submit a question they would like the Prime Minister to address during the interaction. Selected entrants win the chance to participate directly in the live programme. Step 1: Visit the official Pariksha Pe Charcha page on the MyGov Innovate platform at innovateindia1.mygov.in/ppc-2026. Step 2: Click the ‘Participate Now’ button on the campaign page. Step 3: Choose your category: Student, Teacher or Parent. Step 4: Log in or register on the MyGov portal using your mobile number or email ID. Step 5: Complete the online multiple-choice quizzes or category-specific activities. Step 6: Fill in the registration form and submit the PPC 2026 entry. Step 7: If desired, students may also submit a question for the Prime Minister. Pariksha Pe Charcha is run as a competition and a national counselling exercise: participants complete online activities and entries are shortlisted by the organisers. Winners are offered opportunities that range from certificates of appreciation to


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Since September 2022, more than 8320 teaching positions have been filled with 1129 SC posts, 551 ST posts, 1917 OBC posts and 420 EWS posts in the Central Universities, as shared by the Ministry of Education in the Rajya Sabha. In 2023, the University Grants Commission ( UGC ) has set up a unified recruitment portal — CU-Chayan — to provide a common platform for listing of vacancies, advertisements and jobs across all Central Universities. The Commission also asked all the central universities to publish rolling advertisements on their websites throughout the year to address the difficulties faced in getting eligible candidates. Additionally, as informed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as of November 1, there are 3898 women faculty members in Central Universities. Ad-hoc teachers are also engaged by the universities on a need basis or due to the absence of permanent and regular teachers as a stop-gap arrangement; there are 46 ad-hoc women faculty members in Central Universities. Further, the Heads of Departments are appointed by the Central Universities in accordance with their Statutes and Ordinances and parameters contained therein, such as seniority, rotation, among others. The data regarding the number of women-headed departments is not maintained centrally. Meanwhile, the applications for the UGC NET for the December session are closed. As per the NTA’s timeline for the December cycle, online submission of applications opened on October 7 and will remain available until November 7. Further, as per earlier NTA notifications , the computer-based exam is scheduled across 85 subjects between December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam will determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges. The official website for the UGC NET is ugcnet.nta.nic.in.  A new study reveals that the first "pet cats" in China were actually wild leopards, who lived near human settlements and

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Response: Since September 2022, more than 8320 teaching positions have been filled with 1129 SC posts, 551 ST posts, 1917 OBC posts and 420 EWS posts in the Central Universities, as shared by the Ministry of Education in the Rajya Sabha. In 2023, the University Grants Commission ( UGC ) has set up a unified recruitment portal — CU-Chayan — to provide a common platform for listing of vacancies, advertisements and jobs across all Central Universities. The Commission also asked all the central universities to publish rolling advertisements on their websites throughout the year to address the difficulties faced in getting eligible candidates. Additionally, as informed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as of November 1, there are 3898 women faculty members in Central Universities. Ad-hoc teachers are also engaged by the universities on a need basis or due to the absence of permanent and regular teachers as a stop-gap arrangement; there are 46 ad-hoc women faculty members in Central Universities. Further, the Heads of Departments are appointed by the Central Universities in accordance with their Statutes and Ordinances and parameters contained therein, such as seniority, rotation, among others. The data regarding the number of women-headed departments is not maintained centrally. Meanwhile, the applications for the UGC NET for the December session are closed. As per the NTA’s timeline for the December cycle, online submission of applications opened on October 7 and will remain available until November 7. Further, as per earlier NTA notifications , the computer-based exam is scheduled across 85 subjects between December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam will determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges. The official website for the UGC NET is ugcnet.nta.nic.in.  A new study reveals that the first "pet cats" in China were actually wild leopards, who lived near human settlements and


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Opposition Congress in Odisha on Friday alleged that the question paper for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) examination was leaked three hours before the test. The claim was made by party MLA CS Raazen Ekka through a point of order in the Assembly when the House was discussing the unemployment issue. “It has come to our notice that the question paper for the written examination of the ANM examination was leaked at 11 am ahead of the 2 pm written test,” Ekka informed the House. Ekka said the alleged leak surfaced in Malkangiri and Bolangir districts, where second-year students were set to appear for the exam. The incident triggered widespread anger among candidates and parents, who demanded strict action and accountability from the authorities. Soon after, the state’s Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Prof. Santosh Mishra, told PTI that the examination had been cancelled.  An explosion at a police station in Srinagar, India killed 9 people and was caused by a halogen lamp near a suitcase with explosives. A forensic team found a suspicious liquid in one of the suitcases and traced a foreign handler to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Two other handlers have been identified as ISI operatives.

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Response: Opposition Congress in Odisha on Friday alleged that the question paper for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) examination was leaked three hours before the test. The claim was made by party MLA CS Raazen Ekka through a point of order in the Assembly when the House was discussing the unemployment issue. “It has come to our notice that the question paper for the written examination of the ANM examination was leaked at 11 am ahead of the 2 pm written test,” Ekka informed the House. Ekka said the alleged leak surfaced in Malkangiri and Bolangir districts, where second-year students were set to appear for the exam. The incident triggered widespread anger among candidates and parents, who demanded strict action and accountability from the authorities. Soon after, the state’s Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Prof. Santosh Mishra, told PTI that the examination had been cancelled.  An explosion at a police station in Srinagar, India killed 9 people and was caused by a halogen lamp near a suitcase with explosives. A forensic team found a suspicious liquid in one of the suitcases and traced a foreign handler to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Two other handlers have been identified as ISI operatives.


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Over 18 lakh Indian students are studying abroad across 153 countries — data tabled by the Ministry of External Affairs in the ongoing winter-session of Parliament shows. Of the total 18,82,318, includes 12,54,013 (over 12 lakh) students in universities and tertiary institutions. In a first, the Ministry has shared a total of 6,28,305 (6.28 lakh) are enrolled at the school-level. In the previous year, MEA had reported 13.3 lakh students in higher education alone, which means that the 2025 figure marks a decline in university-level enrolments year-on-year. When considering the combined tally of school and higher education students, the overall 2025 number is higher only because school data was added for the first time. The top three destinations in 2025 across both schooling and university education were the United Arab Emirates (2,53,832 students), the United States (2,55,447 students), and Canada (4,27,085 students), making them the largest hubs of Indian students globally. MEA data shows a trend, that the number of Indian students in higher education overseas had risen consistently between 2022 and 2024. In 2022, there were 7.5 lakh students abroad in universities; this increased to 9.3 lakh in 2023 and reached a peak of 13.3 lakh in 2024. In contrast, the 2025 figure of 12.54 lakh shows a drop from last year, marking the first decline after three years of steady growth. This reversal comes at a time when several major destination countries have undergone significant policy shifts and diplomatic fluctuations affecting Indian student mobility over the past two years. Country-wise 2025 figures indicate that Canada continued to host the largest number of Indian students in universities and other tertiary institutions, with 4,27,085 enrolled. The United States followed with 2,55,247 students, and the United Kingdom had 1,73,190 students in higher education. Other major higher-education hubs included Australia with 1,38,579, Germany with 49,483, Georgia with 16,000, Ky

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Response: Over 18 lakh Indian students are studying abroad across 153 countries — data tabled by the Ministry of External Affairs in the ongoing winter-session of Parliament shows. Of the total 18,82,318, includes 12,54,013 (over 12 lakh) students in universities and tertiary institutions. In a first, the Ministry has shared a total of 6,28,305 (6.28 lakh) are enrolled at the school-level. In the previous year, MEA had reported 13.3 lakh students in higher education alone, which means that the 2025 figure marks a decline in university-level enrolments year-on-year. When considering the combined tally of school and higher education students, the overall 2025 number is higher only because school data was added for the first time. The top three destinations in 2025 across both schooling and university education were the United Arab Emirates (2,53,832 students), the United States (2,55,447 students), and Canada (4,27,085 students), making them the largest hubs of Indian students globally. MEA data shows a trend, that the number of Indian students in higher education overseas had risen consistently between 2022 and 2024. In 2022, there were 7.5 lakh students abroad in universities; this increased to 9.3 lakh in 2023 and reached a peak of 13.3 lakh in 2024. In contrast, the 2025 figure of 12.54 lakh shows a drop from last year, marking the first decline after three years of steady growth. This reversal comes at a time when several major destination countries have undergone significant policy shifts and diplomatic fluctuations affecting Indian student mobility over the past two years. Country-wise 2025 figures indicate that Canada continued to host the largest number of Indian students in universities and other tertiary institutions, with 4,27,085 enrolled. The United States followed with 2,55,247 students, and the United Kingdom had 1,73,190 students in higher education. Other major higher-education hubs included Australia with 1,38,579, Germany with 49,483, Georgia with 16,000, Ky


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An analysis of student data from Delhi government schools indicates that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has served as an alternative pathway for students who have failed Class 9. A question on the high dropout rate in Delhi government schools was asked by Swati Maliwal to the Ministry of Education in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament. Over the past five academic years shows that approximately 22.22 per cent of the total failed students transitioned into the NIOS system, informs the Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary. This percentage is derived from the 71,124 students admitted to NIOS compared to the 3,20,150 students who failed Class 9 during the years in question. Maliwal questioned whether the government is aware that, over the past 10 years, a large number of Class 9 students in Delhi , who failed, have been forced by the Delhi Government into NIOS, which has resulted in high dropout rates in schools. One of the key objectives of the National Institute of Open Schooling ( NIOS ) is to prevent students from government schools who face repeated academic failures from dropping out of the education system. To support their continued learning, NIOS enables such students to rejoin formal schooling in their parent institution once they successfully complete Class 10 through NIOS, said the Minister in the Rajya Sabha . The failing rate case also stands true for Class 10 students. Under the ‘NIOS Project,’ an average of 70 per cent of students who took the Class 10 examination have failed in the last four years — this was revealed by the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) in response to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by PTI. The project was launched by the Delhi government to reduce the rate of students failing in the 9th and 10th grades and the number of students dropping out of school. Under this project, students who fail in the 9th and 10th grades and those who are weak in academics are registered with the

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Response: An analysis of student data from Delhi government schools indicates that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has served as an alternative pathway for students who have failed Class 9. A question on the high dropout rate in Delhi government schools was asked by Swati Maliwal to the Ministry of Education in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament. Over the past five academic years shows that approximately 22.22 per cent of the total failed students transitioned into the NIOS system, informs the Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary. This percentage is derived from the 71,124 students admitted to NIOS compared to the 3,20,150 students who failed Class 9 during the years in question. Maliwal questioned whether the government is aware that, over the past 10 years, a large number of Class 9 students in Delhi , who failed, have been forced by the Delhi Government into NIOS, which has resulted in high dropout rates in schools. One of the key objectives of the National Institute of Open Schooling ( NIOS ) is to prevent students from government schools who face repeated academic failures from dropping out of the education system. To support their continued learning, NIOS enables such students to rejoin formal schooling in their parent institution once they successfully complete Class 10 through NIOS, said the Minister in the Rajya Sabha . The failing rate case also stands true for Class 10 students. Under the ‘NIOS Project,’ an average of 70 per cent of students who took the Class 10 examination have failed in the last four years — this was revealed by the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) in response to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by PTI. The project was launched by the Delhi government to reduce the rate of students failing in the 9th and 10th grades and the number of students dropping out of school. Under this project, students who fail in the 9th and 10th grades and those who are weak in academics are registered with the


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The capital is witnessing a steady climb in literacy levels, with women emerging as the leading force behind this educational progress. Recent trends highlighted in the report, ‘Women and Men in Delhi-2025’, issued by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government, reveal that women’s participation in both schools and higher education is ahead compared to their counterparts. The literacy rate in the Capital has shown a consistent rise, climbing from 38.36 per cent in 1951 to 86.21 per cent in 2011, according to the population census. A comparable upward trend is evident among both genders, with female literacy recorded at 80.76 per cent and male literacy at 90.94 per cent in 2011. Notably, the pace of growth in female literacy between 1951 and 2011 has outstripped that of males. Literacy levels among persons aged seven years and above have registered improvement between 2014 and 2017-18, according to the State sample of the 71st and 75th NSS rounds. In rural areas, literacy rose from 93.8 per cent to 96.3 per cent, while in urban areas it increased from 89.8 per cent to 92.0 per cent. Alongside this progress, the gender gap — defined as the difference between male and female literacy rates — has shown a declining trend. During the same period, the gap narrowed from 12.0 to 7.7 percentage points in rural regions and from 9.2 to 8.7 percentage points in urban areas. In Delhi , women are more inclined towards the teaching profession, especially at the primary level, with 415 female teachers for every 100 male teachers recorded during the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to a government report. Also Read | From classrooms to staffrooms: What’s behind India’s growing number of women & girls in education The report highlights that at the primary level, the number of female teachers per 100 male teachers rose from 363 in the 2012-13 school year to 415 in the 2024-25 school year. At the upper primary level, this figure increased from 214 to 261 during the

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Response: The capital is witnessing a steady climb in literacy levels, with women emerging as the leading force behind this educational progress. Recent trends highlighted in the report, ‘Women and Men in Delhi-2025’, issued by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government, reveal that women’s participation in both schools and higher education is ahead compared to their counterparts. The literacy rate in the Capital has shown a consistent rise, climbing from 38.36 per cent in 1951 to 86.21 per cent in 2011, according to the population census. A comparable upward trend is evident among both genders, with female literacy recorded at 80.76 per cent and male literacy at 90.94 per cent in 2011. Notably, the pace of growth in female literacy between 1951 and 2011 has outstripped that of males. Literacy levels among persons aged seven years and above have registered improvement between 2014 and 2017-18, according to the State sample of the 71st and 75th NSS rounds. In rural areas, literacy rose from 93.8 per cent to 96.3 per cent, while in urban areas it increased from 89.8 per cent to 92.0 per cent. Alongside this progress, the gender gap — defined as the difference between male and female literacy rates — has shown a declining trend. During the same period, the gap narrowed from 12.0 to 7.7 percentage points in rural regions and from 9.2 to 8.7 percentage points in urban areas. In Delhi , women are more inclined towards the teaching profession, especially at the primary level, with 415 female teachers for every 100 male teachers recorded during the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to a government report. Also Read | From classrooms to staffrooms: What’s behind India’s growing number of women & girls in education The report highlights that at the primary level, the number of female teachers per 100 male teachers rose from 363 in the 2012-13 school year to 415 in the 2024-25 school year. At the upper primary level, this figure increased from 214 to 261 during the


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Eighty-two Indian students deported from Russia in the last five years, 45 from the United States, according to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in the Parliament on Thursday. The government’s data shows that Indian students were deported from a range of countries over the past half-decade — 114 from Australia, 82 from Russia, 170 from the United Kingdom, 13 from Ukraine, five from Finland, 17 from Georgia, two from Egypt, one from Austria, and four from China. In addition to deportations, the data indicate that 62 Indian students were denied entry into the United States during this period. READ | Drop in number of Indians pursuing higher education abroad The numbers may reflect various triggers for deportation or denial, from formal visa-rule violations to broader regulatory or compliance checks in host countries. Although the government’s release does not publicly link each case to specific incidents, the wider geographic spread highlights that Indian students face legal and regulatory risks across many study destinations, even in ones that are often considered as traditional and ‘safer’ choices. Indian Students: Deportations & Entry Denials (Last 5 Years) S.No. Country Deportations Entry Denials 1 Australia 114 0 2 China 4 0 3 Egypt 2 0 4 Finland 5 0 5 Kyrgyzstan 0 11 6 Russia 82 0 7 Austria 1 0 8 Georgia 17 0 9 Ukraine 13 0 10 United Kingdom 170 0 11 United States of America 45 62 Express InfoGenIE These developments come amid a broader backdrop of increasingly restrictive immigration and student-visa policies in major English-speaking destinations. As earlier reported by indianexpress.com , 2025 has witnessed sweeping changes in Australia, the base student visa application fee (Subclass 500) was raised from AUD 1,600 to AUD 2,000 effective July 1, 2025, making it one of the costliest among global study destinations. The tightened rules further include new visa-processing guidelines introduced under Ministerial Direction 115 (MD 115) from November

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Response: Eighty-two Indian students deported from Russia in the last five years, 45 from the United States, according to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in the Parliament on Thursday. The government’s data shows that Indian students were deported from a range of countries over the past half-decade — 114 from Australia, 82 from Russia, 170 from the United Kingdom, 13 from Ukraine, five from Finland, 17 from Georgia, two from Egypt, one from Austria, and four from China. In addition to deportations, the data indicate that 62 Indian students were denied entry into the United States during this period. READ | Drop in number of Indians pursuing higher education abroad The numbers may reflect various triggers for deportation or denial, from formal visa-rule violations to broader regulatory or compliance checks in host countries. Although the government’s release does not publicly link each case to specific incidents, the wider geographic spread highlights that Indian students face legal and regulatory risks across many study destinations, even in ones that are often considered as traditional and ‘safer’ choices. Indian Students: Deportations & Entry Denials (Last 5 Years) S.No. Country Deportations Entry Denials 1 Australia 114 0 2 China 4 0 3 Egypt 2 0 4 Finland 5 0 5 Kyrgyzstan 0 11 6 Russia 82 0 7 Austria 1 0 8 Georgia 17 0 9 Ukraine 13 0 10 United Kingdom 170 0 11 United States of America 45 62 Express InfoGenIE These developments come amid a broader backdrop of increasingly restrictive immigration and student-visa policies in major English-speaking destinations. As earlier reported by indianexpress.com , 2025 has witnessed sweeping changes in Australia, the base student visa application fee (Subclass 500) was raised from AUD 1,600 to AUD 2,000 effective July 1, 2025, making it one of the costliest among global study destinations. The tightened rules further include new visa-processing guidelines introduced under Ministerial Direction 115 (MD 115) from November


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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET‑UG) will be conducted in May 2026. Ahead of the application process, the agency has urged candidates to ensure that their Aadhaar details, UDID cards, and category certificates are updated. The Agency said this step is crucial to avoid discrepancies, grievances, or possible rejection of applications at later stages. NTA will soon open the online application window for CUET‑UG 2026 registration on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The entrance test will be conducted for undergraduate admissions to 47 central universities and over 300 colleges across India. To streamline the registration process for CUET (UG)‑2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised all eligible aspirants to update their documents well in advance of the application window. Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar card reflects the correct name, date of birth (as per the Class 10 certificate), latest photograph, address, and father’s name. Persons with disabilities are required to keep their UDID card or disability certificate valid, updated, and renewed as necessary. In addition, applicants should verify that their category certificate is current to avoid discrepancies, grievances, or rejection at later stages of the admission process. CUET UG 2025 was held between May 13 and June 4 over 19 days in 35 total shifts . Instead of announcing toppers, NTA, as a first, has listed the application numbers scoring the highest aggregate NTA score in five subjects. The top five aggregate NTA scores in five subjects this year are 1225.93, followed by 1210.10, 1205.17, 1203.40 and 1200.12. As per data shared by the NTA, only one candidate has scored 100 percentile in four out of the five opted subjects. A total of 17 candidates have scored 100 percentile in three subjects out of their opted subjects. The number of students scoring 100 percentile in two and one subject are 150 an

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Response: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET‑UG) will be conducted in May 2026. Ahead of the application process, the agency has urged candidates to ensure that their Aadhaar details, UDID cards, and category certificates are updated. The Agency said this step is crucial to avoid discrepancies, grievances, or possible rejection of applications at later stages. NTA will soon open the online application window for CUET‑UG 2026 registration on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The entrance test will be conducted for undergraduate admissions to 47 central universities and over 300 colleges across India. To streamline the registration process for CUET (UG)‑2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised all eligible aspirants to update their documents well in advance of the application window. Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar card reflects the correct name, date of birth (as per the Class 10 certificate), latest photograph, address, and father’s name. Persons with disabilities are required to keep their UDID card or disability certificate valid, updated, and renewed as necessary. In addition, applicants should verify that their category certificate is current to avoid discrepancies, grievances, or rejection at later stages of the admission process. CUET UG 2025 was held between May 13 and June 4 over 19 days in 35 total shifts . Instead of announcing toppers, NTA, as a first, has listed the application numbers scoring the highest aggregate NTA score in five subjects. The top five aggregate NTA scores in five subjects this year are 1225.93, followed by 1210.10, 1205.17, 1203.40 and 1200.12. As per data shared by the NTA, only one candidate has scored 100 percentile in four out of the five opted subjects. A total of 17 candidates have scored 100 percentile in three subjects out of their opted subjects. The number of students scoring 100 percentile in two and one subject are 150 an


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The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has constituted a committee to probe the alleged non-payment of fees by students after switching to an online fee processing system during the Covid-19 pandemic. University sources said this is the first time the issue has cropped up, as the fee payment system was manual before the pandemic. “We found it out when students under the self-finance category said that they could spot dues against their names when they sought to collect their documents after completing their course. That is when we realised that they had not paid their fees,” an AMU official said, adding that a clear picture of the number of students who did not pay fees is yet to emerge. “In the case of some students, they have collected their degrees. The committee is looking into these instances and determining the number of students who have left the institute without paying fees,” the official said. The four-member committee, comprising the university’s registrar, the Controller of Examination and Admission, a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, and the Finance Officer of the university, was expected to submit its report within 30 days. The report, university sources said, is yet to be submitted. Meanwhile, the university also set up a fee management cell in September. A professor at the university was appointed as an adviser to the cell, and tasked with providing advice on the “design and implementation of efficient, automated, and technology-driven fee collection and dues clearance process, including the integration of digital payment platforms.” The adviser was expected to oversee the development of procedures to “enhance transparency, minimise errors, and ensure timely processing of fee-related transactions”. “We wish to clarify that the matter relates to a mismatch arising during the transition from the offline fee-processing system to the online mode introduced during the Covid period,” the AMU’s public relations office said, adding, “the university has already c

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Response: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has constituted a committee to probe the alleged non-payment of fees by students after switching to an online fee processing system during the Covid-19 pandemic. University sources said this is the first time the issue has cropped up, as the fee payment system was manual before the pandemic. “We found it out when students under the self-finance category said that they could spot dues against their names when they sought to collect their documents after completing their course. That is when we realised that they had not paid their fees,” an AMU official said, adding that a clear picture of the number of students who did not pay fees is yet to emerge. “In the case of some students, they have collected their degrees. The committee is looking into these instances and determining the number of students who have left the institute without paying fees,” the official said. The four-member committee, comprising the university’s registrar, the Controller of Examination and Admission, a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, and the Finance Officer of the university, was expected to submit its report within 30 days. The report, university sources said, is yet to be submitted. Meanwhile, the university also set up a fee management cell in September. A professor at the university was appointed as an adviser to the cell, and tasked with providing advice on the “design and implementation of efficient, automated, and technology-driven fee collection and dues clearance process, including the integration of digital payment platforms.” The adviser was expected to oversee the development of procedures to “enhance transparency, minimise errors, and ensure timely processing of fee-related transactions”. “We wish to clarify that the matter relates to a mismatch arising during the transition from the offline fee-processing system to the online mode introduced during the Covid period,” the AMU’s public relations office said, adding, “the university has already c


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Only 151 aspirants have managed to clear the subject knowledge test in the recruitment exam being held for over 600 vacancies of assistant professor (college cadre) posts in the English departments in Haryana’s colleges. Activists and Congress leaders raised questions about how aspirants who have cleared UGC-NET, JRF and other top competitive exams failed to secure even the minimum 35 per cent marks required to qualify in the subject knowledge test, results of which came out on Tuesday. Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) authorities could not be contacted for their comment on the matter. Of around 2,000 candidates who appeared for the subject knowledge round after clearing the screening test held earlier by the HPSC. Only 151 were able to score a minimum of 35 per cent marks in the round who have now made it to the interview round. The recruitment process began with a screening test held on June 8, an objective exam with MCQs for 100 marks. Of the nearly 4,500 who appeared, nearly 2,000 were shortlisted for the subject knowledge test — a descriptive exam for 150 marks. Activist Shweta Dhull, who is known to take up issues of government job aspirants across the state, said it was “hard to believe” that the vast majority of highly qualified candidates are not even able to secure the qualifying 35 per cent in the exam. The issue, she said, isn’t just about the exam for assistant professor posts but about every exam conducted by the HPSC. A PhD student, who could not clear the subject knowledge test, said many aspirants from top varsities, including university toppers, have failed to secure the minimum score in the test, leaving everyone shocked. “We are not saying that the 151 who have qualified are undeserving or have not qualified on merit. But I know many who could not make it were toppers in other exams. Our contention also is that for 613 vacancies, generally 1,200 should have been called for an interview. “How will the vacancies now be filled when only 151

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Response: Only 151 aspirants have managed to clear the subject knowledge test in the recruitment exam being held for over 600 vacancies of assistant professor (college cadre) posts in the English departments in Haryana’s colleges. Activists and Congress leaders raised questions about how aspirants who have cleared UGC-NET, JRF and other top competitive exams failed to secure even the minimum 35 per cent marks required to qualify in the subject knowledge test, results of which came out on Tuesday. Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) authorities could not be contacted for their comment on the matter. Of around 2,000 candidates who appeared for the subject knowledge round after clearing the screening test held earlier by the HPSC. Only 151 were able to score a minimum of 35 per cent marks in the round who have now made it to the interview round. The recruitment process began with a screening test held on June 8, an objective exam with MCQs for 100 marks. Of the nearly 4,500 who appeared, nearly 2,000 were shortlisted for the subject knowledge test — a descriptive exam for 150 marks. Activist Shweta Dhull, who is known to take up issues of government job aspirants across the state, said it was “hard to believe” that the vast majority of highly qualified candidates are not even able to secure the qualifying 35 per cent in the exam. The issue, she said, isn’t just about the exam for assistant professor posts but about every exam conducted by the HPSC. A PhD student, who could not clear the subject knowledge test, said many aspirants from top varsities, including university toppers, have failed to secure the minimum score in the test, leaving everyone shocked. “We are not saying that the 151 who have qualified are undeserving or have not qualified on merit. But I know many who could not make it were toppers in other exams. Our contention also is that for 613 vacancies, generally 1,200 should have been called for an interview. “How will the vacancies now be filled when only 151


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Victoria University (VU) today laid the foundation for its Delhi NCR Campus, located in Gurugram, Haryana. Once operational, it will become India’s first international campus to teach through VU’s Block Model. VU was among the first Australian universities granted a licence by the Indian government to establish a campus in India under the new National Education Policy (NEP). Also Read | As foreign universities set up campuses in India, here’s what students should know The campus is expected to open by mid-2026, launching with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, information technology, and research. Inspired by VU’s modern City Tower Campus in Melbourne, the new India campus aims to bring Australian education closer to Indian students at an affordable cost, reducing the need for expensive overseas travel and accommodation. Also Read | Nine UK universities to set up campuses in India: PM Modi The traditional lamp lighting ceremony, mango tree planting and foundation laying for what will eventually be the VU Campus in Delhi NCR, was attended by the Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Julian Hill, VU Chancellor the Hon Steve Bracks, VU Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker, and senior government officials from India and Australia. The Hon Julian Hill, Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, said, “Victoria University is a leader in teaching, learning and the student experience, including its unique VU Block Model – and now its new campus in Gurgaon, India will connect Indian students with these innovations.” Steve Bracks, Chancellor, Victoria University, said, “This campus is about opening doors to opportunity. High overseas study costs and limited access to institutions leave many students in India without global education options – VU’s education and research offerings aim to help change that. Bringing our VU Block Model to India offers students a proven pat

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Response: Victoria University (VU) today laid the foundation for its Delhi NCR Campus, located in Gurugram, Haryana. Once operational, it will become India’s first international campus to teach through VU’s Block Model. VU was among the first Australian universities granted a licence by the Indian government to establish a campus in India under the new National Education Policy (NEP). Also Read | As foreign universities set up campuses in India, here’s what students should know The campus is expected to open by mid-2026, launching with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, information technology, and research. Inspired by VU’s modern City Tower Campus in Melbourne, the new India campus aims to bring Australian education closer to Indian students at an affordable cost, reducing the need for expensive overseas travel and accommodation. Also Read | Nine UK universities to set up campuses in India: PM Modi The traditional lamp lighting ceremony, mango tree planting and foundation laying for what will eventually be the VU Campus in Delhi NCR, was attended by the Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Julian Hill, VU Chancellor the Hon Steve Bracks, VU Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker, and senior government officials from India and Australia. The Hon Julian Hill, Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, said, “Victoria University is a leader in teaching, learning and the student experience, including its unique VU Block Model – and now its new campus in Gurgaon, India will connect Indian students with these innovations.” Steve Bracks, Chancellor, Victoria University, said, “This campus is about opening doors to opportunity. High overseas study costs and limited access to institutions leave many students in India without global education options – VU’s education and research offerings aim to help change that. Bringing our VU Block Model to India offers students a proven pat


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The Indian Railways has initiated recruitment for 1,20,579 vacancies under the annual recruitment calendars of 2024 and 2025, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session. The minister’s reply addressed queries related to the scale of vacancies, delays in recruitment, and the possibility of regularising contractual staff, outlining what is currently among the largest public-sector hiring exercises in the country. According to Vaishnaw, vacancies in the Railways arise on a continuous basis due to the organisation’s vast workforce, ongoing technological upgrades and operational expansion. Recruitment, he said, is therefore a continuous process carried out through Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs) issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). In 2024, a total of 10 major CENs were issued covering 92,116 vacancies. Recruitment for another 28,463 posts under the 2025 calendar has already commenced. Together, these account for the 1,20,579 vacancies currently under process. The Ministry also clarified that manpower planning is aligned with operational requirements, mechanisation and innovation across railway zones. It added that no instances of question paper leaks or examination malpractices have been reported so far. As per the data shared in the reply, the 2024 recruitment covers a wide range of safety, technical and non-technical categories, including Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs), Technicians, Sub-Inspectors and Constables in the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistants (CMA), paramedical staff, NTPC (Graduate and Undergraduate) posts, Ministerial and Isolated categories, and Level-1 posts such as Track Maintainers, Pointsmen and Assistants. A total of 59,678 posts have already been completed under various stages of the recruitment process, the minister said. Stage-wise examination data of first stage/single-stage CBT (Complet

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Response: The Indian Railways has initiated recruitment for 1,20,579 vacancies under the annual recruitment calendars of 2024 and 2025, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session. The minister’s reply addressed queries related to the scale of vacancies, delays in recruitment, and the possibility of regularising contractual staff, outlining what is currently among the largest public-sector hiring exercises in the country. According to Vaishnaw, vacancies in the Railways arise on a continuous basis due to the organisation’s vast workforce, ongoing technological upgrades and operational expansion. Recruitment, he said, is therefore a continuous process carried out through Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs) issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). In 2024, a total of 10 major CENs were issued covering 92,116 vacancies. Recruitment for another 28,463 posts under the 2025 calendar has already commenced. Together, these account for the 1,20,579 vacancies currently under process. The Ministry also clarified that manpower planning is aligned with operational requirements, mechanisation and innovation across railway zones. It added that no instances of question paper leaks or examination malpractices have been reported so far. As per the data shared in the reply, the 2024 recruitment covers a wide range of safety, technical and non-technical categories, including Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs), Technicians, Sub-Inspectors and Constables in the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Junior Engineers, Depot Material Superintendents (DMS), Chemical and Metallurgical Assistants (CMA), paramedical staff, NTPC (Graduate and Undergraduate) posts, Ministerial and Isolated categories, and Level-1 posts such as Track Maintainers, Pointsmen and Assistants. A total of 59,678 posts have already been completed under various stages of the recruitment process, the minister said. Stage-wise examination data of first stage/single-stage CBT (Complet


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The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change of scribe till at least seven days prior to the test. The court also asked the UPSC to file within two months a comprehensive compliance affidavit delineating the proposed plan of action, timeline and modalities for the deployment and use of a screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates in the exams conducted by the commission. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the rights guaranteed to differently-abled people are not acts of benevolence, but expressions of the constitutional promise of equality, dignity and non-discrimination. “Before parting, this court deems it appropriate to observe that the true measure of inclusivity in governance lies not merely in the formulation of progressive policies but in their faithful and effective implementation,” the bench said. The top court delivered its verdict on a plea filed by Mission Accessibility, an organisation engaged in the advancement of rights of differently-abled people, seeking a modification in the timeline for scribe registration in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the UPSC. The plea had also sought a direction to allow the use of laptops equipped with a screen-reader software, along with accessible digital question papers, for eligible candidates. In its verdict, the bench directed that the UPSC shall “ensure that in every notification for the examinations conducted by it, a clear provision is incorporated permitting candidates eligible for a scribe to request a change of the scribe up to at least seven days prior to the date of the examination”. It said such requests be objectively considered and disposed of by a reasoned order within three working days of the receipt of the applications. The bench directed the UPSC to file a comprehensive compliance affidavit, “clearly delinea

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Response: The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change of scribe till at least seven days prior to the test. The court also asked the UPSC to file within two months a comprehensive compliance affidavit delineating the proposed plan of action, timeline and modalities for the deployment and use of a screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates in the exams conducted by the commission. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the rights guaranteed to differently-abled people are not acts of benevolence, but expressions of the constitutional promise of equality, dignity and non-discrimination. “Before parting, this court deems it appropriate to observe that the true measure of inclusivity in governance lies not merely in the formulation of progressive policies but in their faithful and effective implementation,” the bench said. The top court delivered its verdict on a plea filed by Mission Accessibility, an organisation engaged in the advancement of rights of differently-abled people, seeking a modification in the timeline for scribe registration in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the UPSC. The plea had also sought a direction to allow the use of laptops equipped with a screen-reader software, along with accessible digital question papers, for eligible candidates. In its verdict, the bench directed that the UPSC shall “ensure that in every notification for the examinations conducted by it, a clear provision is incorporated permitting candidates eligible for a scribe to request a change of the scribe up to at least seven days prior to the date of the examination”. It said such requests be objectively considered and disposed of by a reasoned order within three working days of the receipt of the applications. The bench directed the UPSC to file a comprehensive compliance affidavit, “clearly delinea


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The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has announced the schedule for the 2026 board examinations for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. According to the board’s official post on X (formerly Twitter), the Class 10 and 12 exams will be held from February 12 to March 12, 2026, while the annual exams for Classes 9 and 11 are set to take place between March 10 and March 25, 2026. The full-fledged timetable is awaited. Students who will appear for the Rajasthan Board can expect RBSE to release the schedule soon. राजस्थान बोर्ड :- 9वीं और 11वीं कक्षा की वार्षिक परीक्षा 10 मार्च से 25 मार्च तक होगी। वहीं, 10वीं-12वीं की बोर्ड परीक्षाएं 12 फरवरी से 12 मार्च तक होगी। @Rajasthanboard #12thBoardExam ll #10thBoardExam ll #Rbse — Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan Ajmer (@Rajasthanboard) December 4, 2025  In November, Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced a major change to the RBSE examination system . Beginning with the 2026-27 academic session, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will conduct board exams twice a year. All students must appear in the first board examination. Those who qualify can reappear in up to three subjects during the second attempt to improve their scores. The first main exam will be held in February–March, while the second opportunity exam will take place in May–June of the same academic year. Both exams will cover the full syllabus, with no changes in study or exam plans. Students absent from the RBSE main exam may appear in the second opportunity, but only if they submit a valid medical certificate or receive authorisation from the district education officer (secondary). Students who receive a ‘supplementary’ result from the Rajasthan Board can take the second exam in up to three subjects, including supplementary subjects. The examination fee will remain unchanged for both attempts, and the “best of two attempts” policy will be implemented, meaning the higher marks obtained in either exam will be considered for the final re

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Response: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has announced the schedule for the 2026 board examinations for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. According to the board’s official post on X (formerly Twitter), the Class 10 and 12 exams will be held from February 12 to March 12, 2026, while the annual exams for Classes 9 and 11 are set to take place between March 10 and March 25, 2026. The full-fledged timetable is awaited. Students who will appear for the Rajasthan Board can expect RBSE to release the schedule soon. राजस्थान बोर्ड :- 9वीं और 11वीं कक्षा की वार्षिक परीक्षा 10 मार्च से 25 मार्च तक होगी। वहीं, 10वीं-12वीं की बोर्ड परीक्षाएं 12 फरवरी से 12 मार्च तक होगी। @Rajasthanboard #12thBoardExam ll #10thBoardExam ll #Rbse — Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan Ajmer (@Rajasthanboard) December 4, 2025  In November, Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced a major change to the RBSE examination system . Beginning with the 2026-27 academic session, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will conduct board exams twice a year. All students must appear in the first board examination. Those who qualify can reappear in up to three subjects during the second attempt to improve their scores. The first main exam will be held in February–March, while the second opportunity exam will take place in May–June of the same academic year. Both exams will cover the full syllabus, with no changes in study or exam plans. Students absent from the RBSE main exam may appear in the second opportunity, but only if they submit a valid medical certificate or receive authorisation from the district education officer (secondary). Students who receive a ‘supplementary’ result from the Rajasthan Board can take the second exam in up to three subjects, including supplementary subjects. The examination fee will remain unchanged for both attempts, and the “best of two attempts” policy will be implemented, meaning the higher marks obtained in either exam will be considered for the final re


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TNUSRB SI Written Exam Hall Ticket 2025 Released: Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNURSB) has released the hall tickets for the posts of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluka and Armed Force) on its official website — tnusrb.tn.gov.in. The written exam will be conducted by TNUSRB on December 21 at 46 centres comprising the Main Written Examination in the forenoon and the Tamil Language Eligibility Test in the afternoon. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) had invited online applications for the direct recruitment of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk & Armed Reserve) 2025 through notification No. 01/2025 on April 4, 2025. As per an official notice, the candidates can download their hall tickets from the application portal dashboard using their User ID and password. In case of any difficulty in downloading the hall ticket, candidates may contact the TNUSRB Help Desk at 044-28413658, 9499008445, 9176243899, or 9789035725. The candidates can download the TNUSRB Hall Ticket 2025 after following the steps given below- Step 1. Visit the official website of TNUSRB at tnusrb.tn.gov.in. Step 2. On the homepage, click on the link TNUSRB Hall Ticket 2025. Step 3. Provide your login credentials to the link displaying on the screen. Step 4. Your TNUSRB Hall Ticket 2025 will be displayed on the screen. Step 5. Download it and keep a hard copy of the same for further reference. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination venue after 9.30 am on December 21. They must carry a copy of their hall ticket along with a valid government-issued original photo identity proof to the examination centre without fail. Candidates are also advised to read all instructions carefully and adhere strictly to the guidelines mentioned in the hall ticket, notification, question booklet, and OMR answer sheet. Carrying any prohibited items, including electronic gadgets, inside the examination hall is strictly forbidden.  Fibre deficiency is not just about co

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Response: TNUSRB SI Written Exam Hall Ticket 2025 Released: Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNURSB) has released the hall tickets for the posts of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluka and Armed Force) on its official website — tnusrb.tn.gov.in. The written exam will be conducted by TNUSRB on December 21 at 46 centres comprising the Main Written Examination in the forenoon and the Tamil Language Eligibility Test in the afternoon. The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) had invited online applications for the direct recruitment of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk & Armed Reserve) 2025 through notification No. 01/2025 on April 4, 2025. As per an official notice, the candidates can download their hall tickets from the application portal dashboard using their User ID and password. In case of any difficulty in downloading the hall ticket, candidates may contact the TNUSRB Help Desk at 044-28413658, 9499008445, 9176243899, or 9789035725. The candidates can download the TNUSRB Hall Ticket 2025 after following the steps given below- Step 1. Visit the official website of TNUSRB at tnusrb.tn.gov.in. Step 2. On the homepage, click on the link TNUSRB Hall Ticket 2025. Step 3. Provide your login credentials to the link displaying on the screen. Step 4. Your TNUSRB Hall Ticket 2025 will be displayed on the screen. Step 5. Download it and keep a hard copy of the same for further reference. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination venue after 9.30 am on December 21. They must carry a copy of their hall ticket along with a valid government-issued original photo identity proof to the examination centre without fail. Candidates are also advised to read all instructions carefully and adhere strictly to the guidelines mentioned in the hall ticket, notification, question booklet, and OMR answer sheet. Carrying any prohibited items, including electronic gadgets, inside the examination hall is strictly forbidden.  Fibre deficiency is not just about co


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Dr Manali Kshirsagar on Wednesday took over as the first full-time woman Vice-Chancellor of the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and immediately listed her priorities, saying she would focus on launching technology-oriented courses. She took charge from the acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr Madhavi Chavare. Addressing a press conference, Kshirsagar said she would focus on launching innovative technology-based courses to make students more employable. She emphasized on the need to start new technology-based courses to meet current demands of different sectors. The new VC spoke about designing industry-oriented courses to provide skilled manpower as required by industries. Kshirsagar informed that administrative processes at the 102-year-old state-run university would be reviewed and necessary improvements would be made. She insisted the university aims to improve its NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) standing and has applied for QS ranking to attract students from across the country. Notably, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is a firm specialising in higher education analysis. “There will be increased focus on excellent research. The university will equip students with skills demanded by countries requiring skilled manpower globally. This will help meet international workforce demands and attract global students to the university,” the VC maintained. Prior to her current appointment, Kshirsagar was serving as Director (Technical) and Advisor at the Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in Nagpur. A varsity official said she is the first regular woman VC of the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.  Disha Patani, a fitness enthusiast, has spoken about her passion for high-intensity training, including gymnastics and MMA. However, her dedication to gymnastics led to a severe head injury and months of memory loss. Despite this setback, she continued to train and emphasizes the importance of proper recovery and medical evaluation before return

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Response: Dr Manali Kshirsagar on Wednesday took over as the first full-time woman Vice-Chancellor of the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and immediately listed her priorities, saying she would focus on launching technology-oriented courses. She took charge from the acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr Madhavi Chavare. Addressing a press conference, Kshirsagar said she would focus on launching innovative technology-based courses to make students more employable. She emphasized on the need to start new technology-based courses to meet current demands of different sectors. The new VC spoke about designing industry-oriented courses to provide skilled manpower as required by industries. Kshirsagar informed that administrative processes at the 102-year-old state-run university would be reviewed and necessary improvements would be made. She insisted the university aims to improve its NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) standing and has applied for QS ranking to attract students from across the country. Notably, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is a firm specialising in higher education analysis. “There will be increased focus on excellent research. The university will equip students with skills demanded by countries requiring skilled manpower globally. This will help meet international workforce demands and attract global students to the university,” the VC maintained. Prior to her current appointment, Kshirsagar was serving as Director (Technical) and Advisor at the Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in Nagpur. A varsity official said she is the first regular woman VC of the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.  Disha Patani, a fitness enthusiast, has spoken about her passion for high-intensity training, including gymnastics and MMA. However, her dedication to gymnastics led to a severe head injury and months of memory loss. Despite this setback, she continued to train and emphasizes the importance of proper recovery and medical evaluation before return


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The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) has made a set of nine recommendations to make the recruitment process for government jobs faster, more transparent, technology-driven, and focused on youth. The panel, headed by retired IAS officer Hasmukh Adhia, has made the recommendations in its sixth report submitted to the state government on Wednesday. GARC chairman Adhia, who is also Principal Advisor to the Gujarat government, handed over the report to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar , an official release said. The commission has, till now, submitted five reports to the state government on different administrative aspects and this was the sixth one. The latest report outlines nine recommendations to make the recruitment process for government jobs faster, more transparent, technology-driven, and focused on youth, according to the release. These recommendations strengthen the government’s commitment to provide effective employment opportunities for Gujarat’s youth, who play a key role in the country’s development, it stated. Implementing these recommendations will complete the recruitment process within a year, ensure timely and transparent jobs, quickly fill long-pending vacancies, and realise the state government’s vision, improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery, the release noted. The GARC’s suggestions include drawing a 10-year recruitment calendar, completion of the job process within a fixed time frame, conducting joint recruitment and the Common Central Test (CET) and greater adoption of computer-based examinations, among others. The report said the government should estimate a 10-year recruitment calendar for each department based on future needs, identify priority emergency services and critical cadres, and recruit them promptly. The commission proposed that a fixed timeline for recruitment should be implemented. It called for completing three-stage recruitment within 9 to 12 months and two-stage job process w

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Response: The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) has made a set of nine recommendations to make the recruitment process for government jobs faster, more transparent, technology-driven, and focused on youth. The panel, headed by retired IAS officer Hasmukh Adhia, has made the recommendations in its sixth report submitted to the state government on Wednesday. GARC chairman Adhia, who is also Principal Advisor to the Gujarat government, handed over the report to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar , an official release said. The commission has, till now, submitted five reports to the state government on different administrative aspects and this was the sixth one. The latest report outlines nine recommendations to make the recruitment process for government jobs faster, more transparent, technology-driven, and focused on youth, according to the release. These recommendations strengthen the government’s commitment to provide effective employment opportunities for Gujarat’s youth, who play a key role in the country’s development, it stated. Implementing these recommendations will complete the recruitment process within a year, ensure timely and transparent jobs, quickly fill long-pending vacancies, and realise the state government’s vision, improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery, the release noted. The GARC’s suggestions include drawing a 10-year recruitment calendar, completion of the job process within a fixed time frame, conducting joint recruitment and the Common Central Test (CET) and greater adoption of computer-based examinations, among others. The report said the government should estimate a 10-year recruitment calendar for each department based on future needs, identify priority emergency services and critical cadres, and recruit them promptly. The commission proposed that a fixed timeline for recruitment should be implemented. It called for completing three-stage recruitment within 9 to 12 months and two-stage job process w


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Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools. The new law will take effect next year, making Chile the latest country to restrict smartphone use among young students to reduce its harmful effects and curb classroom distractions. Other nations with various levels of restrictions on smartphone use at schools include France, Brazil, Hungary, the Netherlands and China. “We are advancing a cultural change for children and adolescents who today, more than ever, need to see each other’s faces again, socialise during recess, and regain concentration to further boost learning,” Education Minister Nicolás Cataldo wrote on social media after the decision. The Senate already approved the school cellphone ban in principle earlier this year, but made several changes that were put to a vote late Tuesday in Chile’s lower house of Congress. After a debate, lawmakers overwhelmingly endorsed the updated legislation banning smartphone use during class hours — except during emergencies and for educational and other purposes specified under the law. The bill must be signed by President Gabriel Boric before taking effect nationwide at the start of the 2026 school year. In response to rising concerns about young people and their mental health, parents and teachers in Chile have lobbied for such a law for years, arguing that the use of smartphones impairs students’ learning and emotional development. A school in Santiago, Chile’s capital, this year launched a successful pilot program that blocks cellphone signals. More than half of all Chilean students reported digital devices disrupting their learning, according to the most recent international study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, which evaluates student academic performance  Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigne

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Response: Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools. The new law will take effect next year, making Chile the latest country to restrict smartphone use among young students to reduce its harmful effects and curb classroom distractions. Other nations with various levels of restrictions on smartphone use at schools include France, Brazil, Hungary, the Netherlands and China. “We are advancing a cultural change for children and adolescents who today, more than ever, need to see each other’s faces again, socialise during recess, and regain concentration to further boost learning,” Education Minister Nicolás Cataldo wrote on social media after the decision. The Senate already approved the school cellphone ban in principle earlier this year, but made several changes that were put to a vote late Tuesday in Chile’s lower house of Congress. After a debate, lawmakers overwhelmingly endorsed the updated legislation banning smartphone use during class hours — except during emergencies and for educational and other purposes specified under the law. The bill must be signed by President Gabriel Boric before taking effect nationwide at the start of the 2026 school year. In response to rising concerns about young people and their mental health, parents and teachers in Chile have lobbied for such a law for years, arguing that the use of smartphones impairs students’ learning and emotional development. A school in Santiago, Chile’s capital, this year launched a successful pilot program that blocks cellphone signals. More than half of all Chilean students reported digital devices disrupting their learning, according to the most recent international study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, which evaluates student academic performance  Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigne