Amid a heated political row in West Bengal over alleged voter list manipulation allegation levied by Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the Assembly elections, chief electoral officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Tuesday dismissed claims that his office has any mechanism to arbitrarily alter electoral rolls.The controversy centres on Form 6, the application used by first-time…
Despite degrees and formal education, many Indian graduates remain unemployable. The NIIT India Skills Gap Report 2026 highlights gaps in digital, data, and cybersecurity skills, limited industry exposure, and outdated curricula. With mid-career talent also facing obsolescence, the report urges continuous upskilling, industry-academia integration, and inclusive skill-building to bridge the growing disconnect between education and…
NEW DELHI: A video showing a large mob allegedly parading and assaulting a woman in Bihar’s Nalanda district went viral on social media on Tuesday, triggering a sharp political backlash. The opposition targeted the ruling NDA alliance over “collapsed” law and order in the state, calling it the “beginning of brutality akin to Manipur” .The…
Patna High Court recruitment 2026 The Patna High Court has released an official notification inviting online applications for the recruitment of Technical Assistants (Group-C posts) under Advertisement No. PHC/01/2026. A total of 53 vacancies have been announced under the High Court I.T. Technical Cadre Rules, 2021.Selected candidates will be placed in Level 5 of the…
NEW DELHI: Many parts of the country may not be hotter than usual during April-June summer season due to normal to ‘below normal’ maximum (day) temperatures but most parts in east, northeast and coastal Peninsular India are likely to get two to eight days of extended heatwave duration, the IMD said on Tuesday.“Above-normal heatwave days…
Harvard delays grading reform to 2027, introduces SAT+ grade Harvard College has postponed the rollout of its widely debated grading reform to fall 2027 and introduced a new “SAT+” grade, marking a significant revision to its plan aimed at tackling grade inflation. The announcement was made by Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh, according to…
‘Cause shade never made anybody less gay’ – Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm DownLast week, two contrasting developments related to the LGBTQ+ community made global headlines. One, in the German city of Munich, Dominik Krause was elected mayor, the first openly gay man to hold a constitutional office in a European country.Second, at the…
IIIT Hyderabad UGEE, PGEE 2026 registration deadline extended The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad has extended the registration deadline for its Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE) and Postgraduate Entrance Examination (PGEE) 2026. As per the latest update, candidates can now apply till April 5, 2026, offering a final opportunity for aspirants seeking admission to…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday accused the Congress of doing “disgusting politics” by including the issue of singer Zubeen Garg’s death in its election manifesto, saying the party had “committed an unpardonable crime” by invoking the late singer’s name for votes.Speaking on the sidelines…
Trump administration launches Gen Z hiring push to rebuild federal workforce In a strategic pivot from last year’s workforce cuts, the Trump administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at attracting Gen Z professionals to federal jobs, with a focus on rebuilding a shrinking early-career talent pool. According to a report by Fox News,…
