Will schools and colleges be closed in Maharashtra on January 15? Here’s what we know
Schools and colleges in parts of Maharashtra are likely to remain closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, following the declaration of a public holiday by the Maharashtra State Election Commission for civic body elections. However, since the official announcement does not explicitly mention educational institutions, students and parents are advised to seek confirmation from their […]
SSC CGL Tier II exam: When will the admit cards be out?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the SSC CGL 2025 Tier II examination on January 18 and January 19, 2026. Candidates who have qualified for Tier I are now waiting for the release of the Tier II admit cards, which are mandatory for entry into the examination centre.As per SSC’s usual schedule […]
HSSC Group C recruitment 2026 for 3,112 posts: Check exam pattern, marking scheme, and selection criteria here
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the Group C Mains Exam 2026 notification for 3,112 vacancies across various technical and non-technical posts, including Forester, Draftsman, Fitter, Auto/Diesel Mechanic, and more. This recruitment follows the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group C Phase-I, and only candidates who qualify in CET are eligible to apply […]
NTA Swayam July 2025 CBT result released: Direct link to download scorecards here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the SWAYAM July 2025 exam results. Candidates who appeared for the SWAYAM July 2025 Computer Based Test on December 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2025, can now check and download their scorecards from the official website.The SWAYAM July 2025 examinations were conducted by NTA in 12 […]
PM Modi invites German universities to set up campuses in India, ETEducation
The Prime Minister also stressed the need to reform global institutions to address global challenges, citing joint efforts by India and Germany through the G4 group to reform the UN Security Council. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited German universities to establish campuses in India as part of a comprehensive roadmap on higher education […]
CUET PG 2026: NTA issues important advisory ahead of registration deadline; check details here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory urging candidates to complete the CUET PG 2026 registration process on or before January 14, 2026. The application portal for the Common University Entrance Test for postgraduate admissions will close at 11:50 PM on the last date, and no extensions have been announced so far.CUET PG […]
Troubling repeat: On ISRO’s failed PSLV-C62 mission
On January 12, as the PSLV-C62 mission rose from Sriharikota into the morning sky and its third stage kicked on, the live telecast abruptly stopped showing the rocket’s performance and trajectory. As it became evident that its third stage had suffered an anomaly, putting paid to the C62 mission in a manner similar to the […]
US hikes premium processing fees for F-1 visa, OPT from March 2026: Check new rates here
The United States Department of Homeland Security has issued a new rule adjusting premium processing fees charged by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, with effect from March 1, 2026. The adjustment responds to inflation between June 2023 and June 2025, according to the official news release. Premium processing allows certain applicants to pay an […]
India, Germany ink higher education roadmap; PM Modi pitches campus expansion: Here’s what’s in it for students
India and Germany have adopted a higher education roadmap that places universities and student mobility at the centre of a broader bilateral push, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inviting foreign institutions to establish campuses in India during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit in Gandhinagar.Addressing a joint press conference, Modi said the roadmap would give […]
What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO? | Analysis
On May 18, 2025, the PSLV-C61 mission was a rare launch failure for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The rocket has a reputation as a ‘workhorse’ because ISRO had had a string of successes with it and each of those launches had been thoroughly as intended. Today, however, ISRO faces two PSLV mission failures […]