File photo: Defense minister Rajnath Singh (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Defense minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor had sent a clear signal that India responds firmly when pushed, drawing a parallel between the government’s action against terrorism and the decisive leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Speaking at the ‘Sardar Sabha’ in Vadodara’s…

NIOS ODE result 2026: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the results for its secondary and senior secondary on-demand examinations (ODE) 2026. Students who appeared for the exams held between January 16 and 31 can now check their results online at results.nios.ac.in.According to official statistics, 982 students have cleared the secondary level,…

LUCKNOW: The draft electoral rolls for special intensive revision (SIR) in Uttar Pradesh will be published on Jan 6, 2026 instead of the earlier scheduled date of Dec 31, UP chief electoral officer Navdeep Rinwa announced on Tuesday. From the same day, voters will be able to file claims and objections, with the window remaining…

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, has officially released the Round 1 seat allotment result for the Odisha National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate (NEET PG) Counselling 2025 on November 27, 2025. This critical announcement sets the stage for aspiring medical professionals in Odisha to secure postgraduate seats across MD, MS,…

A growing number of preschoolers are entering classrooms unfamiliar with basic book handling, with many instinctively swiping pages like touchscreens. Surveys in the UK and US point to rising early screen exposure and declining shared reading at home. Experts warn that shifting digital habits may reshape attention, language development, and early literacy foundations. Classrooms once…

The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans…

Girls have overtaken boys in enrolment across all school levels in Delhi, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. While the capital continues to outperform national averages, the consistent gender gap—most visible at higher secondary—raises fresh concerns about boys’ participation, even as attendance remains robust and academic performance improves in later years. For years, the Indian…