Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry begins today at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; check schedule and expected cut-offs
KEA starts Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry today with counselling timeline and cut-off trends Karnataka DCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has commenced the Round 1 option entry process for Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 counselling today, July 21, 2026, from 11.00 am. Eligible diploma graduates and working professionals can […]
Sikkim Government Proposes New Bills for Medical Council and Private University Reforms, ETEducation
Sikkim Assembly budget session begins; CM Tamang to presented FY27 budget Gangtok: The Sikkim government on Monday introduced six bills in the Assembly on the opening day of the four-day Budget session, seeking, among others, to establish a state medical council, amend laws governing private universities and open schooling. Ayush Minister G T Dhungel introduced […]
WBJEE 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result to be released today at wbjeeb.nic.in; check reporting schedule and next steps
WBJEE Round 2 allotment result releases today; know reporting schedule, acceptance fee and Mop-Up timeline WBJEE 2026 Round 2 allotment: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) is scheduled to release the WBJEE 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result today, July 21, 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling process will be able to […]
India’s green transition is missing long-duration energy storage
On May 21, India recorded its highest peak demand of 270.8 gigawatt (GW) during the day, an increase of approximately 90 GW from the same window in 2019. While power generators often meet India’s summer peak, the demand again increases at night, especially due to the use of air conditioners. This underscores the need for […]
Himachal Pradesh schools closed today in four districts as IMD Red Alert prompts precautionary shutdown; check details here
Red Alert forces school closures across Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur; examinations postponed today. (AI Image) Himachal Pradesh school holiday: All government and private educational institutions remain closed today, July 21, 2026, across several high-risk districts of Himachal Pradesh following a Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The precautionary measure has been […]
How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trains
‘Maglev’ is a portmanteau of ‘magnetic levitation’. Instead of running on wheels, maglev technology uses strong magnetic fields to lift the train and move it forward. Since the train floats above the track, there is no rolling friction during normal operations, nor are operations affected by inclement weather, like rain or snow. The result: the […]
MMU ET 2026 results released as online counselling and seat allotment process set to begin
MMU ET 2026 result declared as counselling process begins with scorecards now available for qualified candidates online MMU ET 2026 result: The Marwar Medical University Entrance Test (MMU ET) 2026 result was officially declared on July 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination on July 3, 2026 can now access their scores and […]
Stayed up for the FIFA World Cup final? Students in Kerala, Meghalaya and Manipur got a Monday morning off
Football fever extended beyond the stadium as Kerala, Meghalaya and Manipur declared a holiday for educational institutions on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. The move allowed students to watch the late-night match without worrying about attending school the next morning, while also celebrating the sport’s popularity. As […]
GATE 2027 dates out: IIT Madras announces exam schedule, introduces Robotics paper and revised syllabus
IIT Madras has announced the GATE 2027 examination schedule, with registrations expected to begin in mid-August. The upcoming edition features a revised syllabus, a new Robotics and Automation paper, DigiLocker-linked registration with facial authentication, and updated examination measures for nearly 10 lakh aspirants. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has officially announced the schedule […]
El Niño explained: How it can affect India’s monsoon, agriculture and economy
El Niño is more than a climate phenomenon—it has significant economic implications for India. This explainer examines how changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures can influence the southwest monsoon, agricultural output, food inflation, electricity demand and overall economic growth. It also explores the science behind El Niño, its impact on policy decisions, and why it remains […]