Current Affairs

Navodaya Students Protest Poor Food Quality in Hostel

Students at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kannauj protested poor-quality hostel food, prompting district officials to promise action and food quality checks.

HP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule and Seat Details Released

Atal Medical and Research University has announced the HP NEET UG 2026 counselling dates for MBBS and BDS admissions. Applications for round 1 are open until August 17.

Kerala NEET 2026 Provisional Rank List Released

Kerala’s Commissioner of Entrance Exams has published the provisional NEET 2026 state rank list. Candidates can check their ranks and prepare for upcoming counselling rounds.

584 Tribal Students Died in Maharashtra Ashram Schools

In the past two years, 584 students have died in Maharashtra’s ashram schools due to various causes including snakebites and illness. Officials reveal details amid recent controversies.

Supreme Court Upholds NALSAR Students' Right to Protest

The Supreme Court criticized the Bar Council of India for blocking NALSAR law graduates' enrollment over protests, affirming students' right to dissent.

Delhi School Cancels Zoya Hasan’s Lecture on Pluralism

Delhi’s Sardar Patel Vidyalaya cancelled a planned Independence Day lecture by Prof. Zoya Hasan after VHP members protested outside, sparking criticism from academics and parents.

ICAI Releases CA Foundation and Intermediate September 2026 Admit Cards

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has made the admit cards for the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams available for September 2026. Candidates can now download their hall tickets online.

Noida Schools Limit Screen Time for Primary Students

Noida district orders schools to restrict daily screen time to 30 minutes for primary and 60 minutes for upper-primary students to protect their health and development.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List Released

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has released the Punjab NEET UG 2026 merit list with 5,726 candidates eligible for round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS seats.

NALSAR Hyderabad Reviews BCI Inquiry Request with Executive Council

NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad is consulting its Executive Council on the Bar Council of India's request for an inquiry into student protests during the convocation.

Chhattisgarh Board Declares Class 10 and 12 Supplementary Results 2026

The Chhattisgarh Board has released the Class 10 and 12 second main exam results for 2026. Students can check their scores online using their roll numbers.

24 Girl Students Faint at Barabanki School Assembly Due to Heat

Twenty-four girls fainted during a morning assembly at a government school in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, likely due to heat and dehydration. Officials responded promptly and ensured medical care.

JNU Faculty Recruitment Row Sparks Calls for VC Removal

JNU students and teachers demand Vice Chancellor Santishree Pandit's removal amid allegations of irregularities in faculty recruitment and promotions. They seek an independent inquiry and transparency in the process.

IIT Kanpur and IIT BHU Fall Short on Reserved Faculty Quotas

RTI data reveals IIT Kanpur and IIT BHU have low representation of SC, ST, and OBC faculty, especially at professor level. Both institutes respond to concerns.

IGNOU Introduces One-Year Master’s Degrees for FYUP Graduates

IGNOU has launched nine one-year master’s programs exclusively for students who completed a four-year undergraduate degree under NEP 2020, offering flexible, multidisciplinary postgraduate options.

Delhi Plans Demolition of 34 Schools Over Safety Concerns

Delhi government will demolish 34 unsafe schools and build 27 new ones across the city, investing around Rs 900 crore to improve infrastructure and student safety.

Nurse Found Dead at Kolkata's NRS Medical College

A 30-year-old nurse was discovered dead in a washroom at NRS Medical College in Kolkata shortly after starting her night shift. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

BCI Reverses Ban on NALSAR Students’ Enrollment After Protest

The Bar Council of India initially barred NALSAR University’s 2026 batch from enrollment over protests against CJI Surya Kant’s convocation role but later withdrew the suspension following objections from members.

MPBSE Releases Class 10 and 12 Exam Timetable for 2027

Madhya Pradesh Board announces the Class 10 and 12 exam schedule for 2027, with exams starting in February and detailed subject-wise dates available.

BPSC Sets Final Document Verification for Sports Officer Posts

Bihar Public Service Commission schedules the last document verification for district sports officer recruitment on August 20, 2026, at Patna office.