Current Affairs

JNUTA Demands Halt to JNU Recruitment Over Irregularities

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association calls for an immediate freeze on all faculty and staff hiring, citing procedural violations and demanding an independent inquiry.

Kerala Minister Urges VCs to Steer Clear of Politics

Kerala's Higher Education Minister Roji M John advises university vice chancellors to avoid political events and ideological statements to maintain campus harmony.

NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Released

The Medical Counselling Committee will announce the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on August 19. Candidates can check their allotment online and must report to allotted colleges by August 25.

BSEB Opens Final Registration Window for 2027 Exams

Bihar School Examination Board allows last chance for Inter and Matric students to register for 2027 exams until August 22 with late fees applicable.

TISS 86th Convocation Set for August 22 with New Chief Guest

TISS reschedules its 86th convocation to August 22 at Mumbai, naming Dr C S Pramesh as chief guest, replacing CJI Surya Kant after a last-minute postponement.

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exams Amid Recruitment Protests

Jharkhand government cancels JSSC-CGL and TDPL recruitment exams since 2014 following protests over exam irregularities. A new committee will reform the recruitment process.

CID Raids Jharkhand Staff Selection Office, 20 Arrested

The CID has raided the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission office amid protests over exam irregularities, arresting 20 people including a former JPSC chairman.

Delhi Plans 300 New MBBS Seats to Boost Medical Training

Delhi government proposes adding 300 MBBS seats, 103 postgraduate and DNB seats, plus five fellowships to expand medical education and address healthcare workforce shortages.

DU NCWEB 2026 Special Drive BCom Cut-Offs Released

Delhi University’s NCWEB has announced the 2026 special drive cut-offs for BCom and BA admissions, with Miranda House topping at 79.5. Online admissions run from August 18 to 20.

Delhi University Suspends PhD Scholar After Assault on Professor

Delhi University has suspended a PhD law student following an alleged physical attack on a professor. The incident has sparked demands for stronger safety measures for faculty on campus.

KCET 2026 Round 2 Mock Seat Allotment Released

Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the KCET 2026 round 2 mock seat allotment results for engineering courses. Candidates can review and update their choices until August 20.

Delhi University Sets Strict Rules for DUSU 2026 Campaigns

Delhi University warns DUSU election candidates against rule violations, including the use of luxury vehicles and improper parking, ahead of September polls.

UPTET 2026 Results Released for Paper 1 and 2

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 results are now available online. Candidates can check their scores and qualifying status on the official UPESSC website.

Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Mock Seat Allotment Released

Karnataka Examinations Authority has published the NEET UG 2026 round 1 mock seat allotment result. Candidates can review and modify their choices until August 20.

SRMIST Awards 8,084 Degrees at 22nd Convocation Ceremony

SRM Institute of Science and Technology conferred 8,084 degrees across Kattankulathur and Vadapalani campuses, with Vice President of India urging graduates to serve society.

IISER Pune Student Trina Paul Passes Away on Campus

Trina Paul, a third-year BS-MS student at IISER Pune, died on campus on August 15. The institute mourns her loss and urges students to seek mental health support.

Bombay HC Clerk Typing Test Faces Glitches, Re-Exam Demanded

Technical problems during the Bombay High Court clerk typing test disrupted thousands of candidates, prompting protests and calls for a re-examination within a week.

Lucknow Students Protest Teacher Shortage Twice in Four Days

Girls at a Lucknow government school protested amid heavy rain over teacher shortages and class disruptions, marking the second demonstration in four days.

SBI Faces Criticism Over Kerala Clerical Job Vacancies

CPI(M) leader John Brittas questions SBI's decision to list zero clerical vacancies for Kerala in 2026, highlighting a sharp drop from previous years amid rising national openings.

Education Minister Orders Overhaul of NTA Operations

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi directs a complete overhaul of the National Testing Agency’s operations and security systems, following exam controversies. A thorough audit and staff changes are underway to restore trust.