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BIT Mesra and IIT Bhubaneswar Forge Five-Year Research Partnership

BIT Mesra and IIT Bhubaneswar have signed a five-year agreement to boost joint research, student and faculty exchanges, and innovation collaborations.

CJP Founder Abhijit Dipke Starts Hunger Strike After Wangchuk Hospitalized

Abhijit Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janata Party, began an indefinite hunger strike following activist Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to Safdarjung Hospital amid ongoing protests over NEET exam issues.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Education System Over Paper Leaks

Rahul Gandhi claims 7.5 crore students have been affected by exam paper leaks, blaming corruption and political influence in India's education system.

Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized After 21 Days of Hunger Strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after 21 days of fasting during a protest demanding accountability in the NEET exam. His health worsened amid calls for political change.

Retirees Diversify Beyond Fixed Deposits for Income Security

With longer retirements and rising costs, retirees are combining fixed deposits, Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme, and mutual funds to secure steady income and growth.

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration and Seat Details

The MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling process opens for 15% All India Quota seats and central universities, with over 1.36 lakh MBBS seats available. Learn how to register, fees, and reservation rules.

SEBI Eases Mutual Fund Withdrawals in Demat Accounts

SEBI has introduced new rules allowing investors to automate systematic withdrawals and transfers for mutual funds held in demat accounts, simplifying investment management.

Filing ITR-3 After Missing ITR-1 or ITR-2 Deadline

Missing the July 31 deadline for ITR-1 or ITR-2 does not allow filing ITR-3 by August 31 unless you have business income. Learn the rules and penalties for late tax filing.

ICAR UG Agriculture Counselling Schedule 2026 Released

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has announced the 2026 counselling schedule for undergraduate agriculture and allied sciences admissions, with registration starting July 26.

IIT Madras Zanzibar Awards 3,518 Degrees at 63rd Convocation

IIT Madras Zanzibar campus awarded 3,518 degrees, including 511 PhDs, at its 63rd convocation with President Hussein Ali Mwinyi as chief guest. The event highlighted the campus’s growth and 100% MTech placement.

Reliance Industries Q1 Profit Drops 22% Despite Revenue Growth

Reliance Industries reported a 22% fall in net profit to ₹20,946 crore in Q1FY27, while revenue rose 25% to ₹3.11 lakh crore, marking its highest-ever quarterly revenue.

Jio Platforms Revenue Grows 12%, ARPU Nears ₹216 in Q1 FY27

Jio Platforms expanded its 5G subscriber base to 285 million and boosted average revenue per user to ₹215.6 in Q1 FY27, reflecting strong growth in India’s digital market.

Reliance JioStar EBITDA Grows 30.7% to ₹933 Crore in Q1 FY27

Reliance Industries’ JioStar business reported ₹10,946 crore revenue in Q1 FY27, with EBITDA rising 30.7% year-on-year and JioHotstar reaching 530 million average monthly users.

Reliance Retail Q1 Profit Falls 14% Despite Revenue Growth

Reliance Retail's Q1 FY27 revenue rose 8.2% year-on-year to ₹79,745 crore, but profit declined 14% with a contraction in EBITDA margin to 7.9%.

Reliance Q1 Revenues Rise 30% in Oil to Chemicals Segment

Reliance Industries reported a 30% increase in Oil to Chemicals segment revenue for Q1 FY27, while Oil & Gas EBITDA slightly declined amid rising energy prices.

Kerala Plus Two SAY Improvement Results 2026 Released

Kerala DHSE will announce Plus Two SAY improvement exam results on July 6, 2026. Students can access marksheets online via the official site and DigiLocker.

India Launches ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Semiconductor Mission

India has unveiled Semicon 2.0, a ₹1.27 lakh crore initiative to build a domestic semiconductor industry, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and boost chip design and manufacturing.

IPE Hyderabad Hosts AI and ML Program for Public Sector Leaders

The Institute of Public Enterprise in Hyderabad will conduct a five-day AI and machine learning program for executives from public sector enterprises starting July 20, 2026.

US Stock Futures Point to Lower Open Amid Tech Sell-Off

US stock futures signal a weaker start on July 17 as global technology shares face heavy selling pressure amid economic and geopolitical concerns.

Muslim Board Condemns Demolition Notice at University

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board criticizes the Rampur Development Authority's demolition order for 38 buildings at Mohammed Ali Jauhar University, calling it biased and harmful to Muslim education.