Long-awaited anti-COVID drug is also a milestone against future viruses
The recent success of Ensitrelvir at preventing COVID-19 is a milestone in a drug quest that began with a singular development at the start of the pandemic. In January 2020, the full-length genome sequence of a strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was posted on an online discussion forum for virologists. The sequence revealed that SARS-CoV-2, […]
New Ebola outbreak shows how market failure delays vaccine research
The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern on May 17. The outbreak exposes a critical gap in international vaccine preparedness. There is no licensed vaccine yet for the Bundibugyo species of the ebolavirus because […]
KCET result 2026 expected around May 28-29; counselling likely from first week of June
KEA signals KCET 2026 results by end May or first week of June; counselling soon. KCET 2026 results date: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is expected to announce KCET 2026 results around May 28-29. However, certain sources indicate that the declaration may shift to the first week of June if procedural requirements extend the timeline. The […]
CBSE flags technical glitch in Class 12th post result process, announces refunds for wrong fee deductions
CBSE has issued a clarification after technical issues led to incorrect fee deductions during Class XII scanned answer sheet applications. The Board said students charged extra will receive automatic refunds, while those with lower deductions will be notified separately. It also confirmed that affected candidates will receive scanned copies without submitting fresh requests. The Central […]
Mp Subedar Asi Skill Test: MPESB announces Skill Test and document verification dates for Subedar and ASI posts; download admit card here
MPESB releases Skill Test and DV schedule for MP Subedar and ASI recruitment in Bhopal MPESB recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the schedule for the Skill Test and Document Verification process for recruitment to 500 Subedar and Assistant Sub-Inspector posts. Candidates who qualified in the written examination will appear for […]
CBSE re-evaluation chaos escalates; Centre seeks report over server failures, payment glitches
CBSE’s re-evaluation process has come under scrutiny after widespread complaints over server crashes, payment failures, blurred answer-sheet scans and alleged marking errors. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought a detailed report from the Board, while CBSE has acknowledged technical glitches, promised refunds for excess payments and extended application deadlines amid rising backlash from students […]
Haryana ITI admission 2026 registration begins @ itiharyana.gov.in for technical and non-technical trades across 377 institutes
Haryana opens ITI admission 2026 applications for over 89 engineering and non-engineering trades Haryana ITI admission 2026: The Directorate of Skill Development and Industrial Training, Haryana, has started the Haryana ITI Admission 2026-27 process for admissions to government and private Industrial Training Institutes across the state. Students seeking admission to technical and non-technical trades for […]
RPSC 1st Grade teacher exam city intimation slip 2026 released at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in: Direct link to download here
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has released the RPSC 1st Grade Teacher exam city intimation slip 2026 on its official website. Candidates appearing for the recruitment examination can now check their allotted exam city by visiting the official website, rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.The commission issued the city intimation slip on May 24, 2026. Candidates will be able to […]
NEET UG re-exam 2026: Kejriwal demands free bus travel for students, urges states to step in amid rising pressure
Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed to Chief Ministers across the country to provide free bus travel facilities to students appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 scheduled on the 21st, saying candidates and parents were already facing financial and logistical pressure because of the re-examination.In a video message shared […]
West Bengal shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28 after revised Eid al-Adha schedule
The West Bengal government has revised its Bakrid holiday schedule and declared May 28 as a public holiday for Eid al-Adha following updated moon-sighting announcements. The decision replaces the earlier notified dates and aligns the state’s holiday calendar with the revised national observance of the Islamic festival, prompting changes across government offices and institutions. The […]