2026

Five student movements that reshaped India’s politics, education and public policy. (IANS Photo) Student protests have played a defining role in shaping modern India. While many campus demonstrations remain local, some have gone far beyond university walls, influencing governments, changing public policy, and leaving a lasting mark on the country’s political and educational landscape.From language…

NEW DELHI: Resignation may have ended Dharmendra Pradhan’s stint as union education minister, but not his standing within the NDA. Returning to Parliament on Monday, just two days after stepping down over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy, the BJP MP was greeted with chants of “Dharmendra Pradhan zindabad” and a hero’s welcome from party…

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG PGECET) 2026 counselling seat allotment result today. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can now download their allotment order by logging in through the official website, pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in…

NEW DELHI: The special fast track court at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts on Monday directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor to represent the State (CBI) in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The direction came after no one appeared on behalf of the CBI during the hearing.The court subsequently adjourned…

IIT Kharagpur expands MTech opportunities with special admission initiative for strategic disciplines in 2026-27 NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has announced the creation of additional MTech seats for the academic year 2026-27 under its Director’s Platinum Jubilee Scheme. The initiative has been introduced to expand postgraduate education opportunities across selected strategic…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun a major leadership overhaul as it moves to rebuild its examination framework, strengthen security systems and restore confidence in the country’s competitive examination process.As part of its “Build New NTA” initiative, the testing body has invited applications for four senior leadership roles focused on assessment, operations, cyber security…