More than 800,000 US borrowers still waiting for student loan relief: Income-based plans and forgiveness on hold

More than 800,000 US borrowers still waiting for student loan relief More than 800,000 federal student loan borrowers in the United States are facing prolonged delays as they wait for approval of affordable repayment plans or loan forgiveness, according to recent court filings referenced by CNBC. For many, the wait has stretched from months into […]
KCET 2026 registration window opens tomorrow: Check details here

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will open the application window for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 on January 17. Candidates who wish to apply can complete the registration process through the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.KCET, also known as the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET), is conducted for admission to various professional undergraduate courses […]
CMAT 2026 city intimation slip released: Check direct link, steps to submit scribe details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CMAT 2026 city intimation slip on the official website cmat.nta.nic.in. This slip informs candidates about the city allotted for their Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) exam. The CMAT 2026 exam is scheduled for January 25, 2026, in a single shift from 9 am to 12 pm. Candidates […]
SC gives teeth to the RTE Act’s 25% quota for children from weaker sections: 10 things parents must know now

On January 13, 2026, the Supreme Court put a hard edge on a soft promise. The Right to Education Act’s 25 percent quota has long existed in the statute book, but the Court signalled that a right is only as real as the system that delivers it. Calling existing SOP-style processes “only guidelines” that do […]
Assam scientists probe Sun to rethink gravity
Souvik Das, a researcher under the DST-INSPIRE programme, is attempting to examine how gravity behaves under the Sun’s extreme heat and pressure. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Sun may be doing more than warming planet Earth. It may also be helping scientists rethink one of nature’s most fundamental forces. Researchers at Tezpur University in […]
SSC begins self slot booking process for MTS and Havaldar 2026 exams: Check official notice, direct link here

SSC MTS self slot booking The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started the SSC MTS Slot Booking 2026 process for candidates who have applied for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar examination. This new system allows candidates to choose their own exam date, exam city, and exam shift instead of waiting for SSC to allot […]
CCRAS Group A, B, C answer key 2025 released at ccras.nic.in: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has officially released the provisional answer key and question papers for the Group A, Group B, and Group C recruitment examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the online written examination can now check the answer key by visiting the official website of CCRAS at ccras.nic.in.According to […]
High schoolers in US opt for community colleges and certifications as debt pushes them away from four-year degrees

Higher tuition fees, ballooning student loans, and the changing nature of the job market are some of the reasons why high school students are increasingly hesitant to commit to four years of college. Besides career readiness and opportunities after graduation, students are now adding suitability and affordability to their checklists. Consequently, many kids are tempted […]
IGNOU extends re-registration date for January 2026 ODL programmes: Check direct link to apply here

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the re-registration deadline for the January 2026 academic session. Students can now complete their re-registration process up to January 31, 2026.This extension has been given to help students who were unable to finish the process earlier due to time or other issues. The extended deadline applies […]
How professional learning transformed our teachers

Key points: When you walk into a math classroom in Charleston County School District, you can feel the difference. Students aren’t just memorizing steps–they’re reasoning through problems, explaining their thinking, and debating solutions with their peers. Teachers aren’t rushing to cover content, because their clear understanding of students’ natural learning progressions allows them to spend […]