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Erode teen wins Rs 3.55 crore Brown scholarship
Indian ExpressArchived
Seventeen-year-old Pranav Ilango from Erode has secured a full scholarship worth Rs 3.55 crore to study at Brown University in the United States. He will pursue applied mathematics and public health. The CS Academy student is the first in his family to study abroad, making the Iv
NALSAR students oppose CJI as convocation guest
The HinduArchived
Outgoing NALSAR University 2026 students opposed Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as their convocation guest over remarks on Delhi protests. About 70 students wrote on July 23, and roughly 380 from later batches later endorsed the stand. The dispute centres on whether the CJI sh
JNU cancels auditorium booking for Khalid book talk
The HinduArchived
Jawaharlal Nehru University cancelled the SSS-1 auditorium booking for an August 10 discussion of Umar Khalid book Fractured Communities. The administration said the booking was cancelled for non-disclosure of full facts, though the Dean of SSS had earlier given permission. JNUSU
PM Modi addresses IIT Delhi 57th convocation
NDTVArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th convocation at IIT Delhi, citing a young engineer who said he was first in his bloodline to build a rocket. He urged graduates to question ideas, find solutions and keep curiosity alive. Modi linked youth effort to Viksit Bharat and
NALSAR students contest CJI as convocation guest
NDTVArchived
Graduating students at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad asked the administration to reconsider inviting Chief Justice Surya Kant as convocation chief guest. Their objection links to the Supreme Court not urgently listing a plea on police action at Chalo Sansad and Jantar ManModi tells IIT Delhi graduates to find answers
ThePrintArchived
At IIT Delhi's fifty-seventh convocation on August 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first in-person address to more than 3000 graduates, including 587 PhD scholars. He said students should not just ask questions but have courage to find answers. He also inaugurated Param
Jharkhand recruitment stir enters fifteenth day of talks
The HinduArchived
On August 8, the Jharkhand job recruitment protest entered its 15th day after beginning on July 25. The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch seeks cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam, a CBI or outside-judges probe, and wider reforms. First formal talks with the state government on August 7 las
PM Modi addresses 57th IIT Delhi convocation
News On AIRArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8. Over 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, are receiving degrees. The Prime Minister is presenting gold medals, including the President Gold Medal and Director Gold Medal. He is
Punjab seeks help for students hit by Canada PGWP refusals
Times of IndiaArchived
Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh said on August 7 that about 1,500 Punjabi students in Canada face Post-Graduation Work Permit refusals and the state is acting to protect their interests. He has sought an urgent meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for dip
CBI says NEET questions leaked via notes and apps
The HinduArchived
The CBI charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak alleges NTA subject experts removed questions through memory and handwritten chits, then circulated them on messaging platforms. Physics, biology and chemistry experts are named. The agency says experts were nCBI charge sheet details NEET leak via NTA experts
The HinduArchived
The CBI charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cites digital evidence including an access control app at NTA chemistry expert P.V. Kulkarni's Pune society and phone records. Three NTA subject experts are named as primary sources of the leak. All accused re
CBI says NTA experts leaked NEET questions
NDTVArchived
A CBI chargesheet alleges three National Testing Agency subject experts leaked NEET-UG 2026 questions by copying them onto chits or memorising them for later use outside. Thirteen accused, including middlemen in a paid multi-state distribution chain, have been charged in the case
Chhattisgarh HC denies bail in CGPSC paper-leak case
The HinduArchived
The Chhattisgarh High Court denied bail to former CGPSC secretary Jeevan Kishore Dhruv in an alleged recruitment paper-leak scam case. Justice Bibhu Datta Guru said leaking competitive exam questions is more heinous than murder because it harms the careers of lakhs of aspirants.
Ranchi students protest alleged JPSC paper leaks
The HinduArchived
Students have sat in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since late July, alleging paper leaks in the 14th JPSC and JSSC-CGL exams. They demand a CBI probe, and some have begun hunger strikes. About 36000 candidates took the JPSC prelims. The CID has made around 19 arrests, bRanchi students protest alleged exam irregularities
The HinduArchived
Hundreds of students have held a peaceful protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since July 25 over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. They want a CBI probe, accountability and recruitment reforms. Jharkhand CID is investigating, has questioned a
Wangchuk urges Jharkhand hunger striker to drink water
The HinduArchived
On August 5, activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke by video call to Devendra Nath Mahto, on hunger strike in Ranchi over alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities. Mahto drank water on the fourth day but said he would not eat until demands are met. Five more protesters also joined an ind
Paper leak sit-in tests Jharkhand exam trust
NDTVArchived
Alleged paper leaks have made Ranchi's stadium sit-in a test of exam credibility in Jharkhand. Soren says doors are open, yet protesters still seek CBI or outside retired High Court judges for JPSC and related papers. The planned August 10 Assembly gherao raises stakes for a deal
CJP says it will back Jharkhand student protests
The HinduArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Wednesday the group will go to Jharkhand to support students protesting JPSC and recruitment exam irregularities. Speaking ahead of a core-team meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he said CJP will function as a pressure group for now. Job aspi
SC urges listening over force in NEET protests
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said reasoning with students and organisers in NEET-UG paper-leak protests is better than an aggressive crackdown. Chief Justice Surya Kant said authorities should counsel, pacify and listen, adding that restraint beats force with the young generati
Centre details NEET security overhaul before Supreme Court
NDTVArchived
The Centre told the Supreme Court it has overhauled NEET conduct to curb paper leaks, filing a Ministry of Education affidavit before a bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha. A High-Powered Task Force headed by Nandan Nilekani, set up on July 27, has three months to recommend AI an
Ranchi stadium protest seeks CBI probe into exams
Hindustan TimesArchived
Ranchi students at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium entered about the twelfth day of protest demanding a CBI or ED probe into alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC and JSSC exams. A hunger strike is expanding as they seek cancellation and reforms, rejecting a CID-only inquiry. CM HemWhy NEET CBT still needs health ministry clearance
The HinduArchived
Moving NEET-UG online is not a single-ministry switch: the Education Ministry affidavit says computer-based testing is under review after the 2026 leaks and Pradhan resignation, but the final model awaits Nilekani task force advice plus Health Ministry and NMC concurrence. With o
Jharkhand aspirants detail years of exam irregularities
The QuintArchived
Jharkhand students protesting in Ranchi say years of cancelled exams, paper leaks and recruitment delays in JPSC and JSSC tests pushed them onto the streets. Aspirant Devashish said students often sleep at railway stations and take delivery jobs to afford exam travel. Groups conv
CID probe found most JSSC exam answers leaked
ETGovernmentArchived
Protesting job aspirants in Ranchi say a CID investigation into the JSSC-CGL exam found that answers to 135 of 150 questions had been leaked, with 120 matching the paper exactly. They allege the Jharkhand government is using the same agency to whitewash a recruitment scam despite
Educators reflect on Patil's legacy of access, expansion
Times of IndiaArchived
Educationists including Vishwanath Karad and Vidya Yeravdekar remembered Patil as a visionary who expanded access to professional education for students from diverse backgrounds across Maharashtra. His institutions helped generations pursue medical, engineering and pharmacy degre
Jharkhand exam protester begins hunger strike over JPSC
The TelegraphArchived
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto began an indefinite hunger strike at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, demanding a CBI and ED probe into alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC and JSSC-CGL recruitment examinations. The Cockroach Janta Party extended support, with founder A
Graduate unemployment nears 40 percent among under 25s
The Times of IndiaArchived
A State of Working India 2026 report says India's unemployed graduates grew from under one million in 1983 to about 11 million in 2023, a 16 fold rise. Graduate unemployment among people below 25 is now near 40 percent, while graduates make up nearly two thirds of India's unemplo
Ninety four thousand government schools closed in decade
The HinduArchived
A NITI Aayog report states roughly 94,000 government schools closed over the past decade, averaging 25 closures daily, contributing to a 2.26 crore drop in government school enrolment. Government schools' share of total enrolment fell from 71 percent in 2005 to 49.24 percent in 2
NEET UG counselling begins August four nationwide
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The first round of counselling for MBBS and other undergraduate medical courses under the All India Quota begins on August 4, with the 2026-27 academic session starting September 8. Deemed and central university counselling runs till August 17 with joining by August 22. State quo
Jharkhand student protest enters sixth day with CJP support
India TodayArchived
Student protests over alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities continued in Ranchi for a sixth day on August 3. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other members extended support to demonstrators holding Chief Minister Hemant Soren responsible for the alleged irregularities. Proteste
Ranchi students continue JPSC exam protest for 5th day
Deccan HeraldArchived
Hundreds of students continued an indefinite sit-in at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, protesting alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC preliminary exam held April 19 and the JSSC-CGL recruitment test. Protesters staged a torchlight prYouth unemployment hits 16.2 percent, highest since 2025
Times of IndiaArchived
India's youth unemployment rate for ages 15 to 29 rose to 16.2 percent in June, the highest since monthly tracking began in April 2025, even as labour force participation among young people fell from 42.7 to 40.3 percent. The survey shows unemployment rising across urban and rura
Gen Z graduates face 11.2% unemployment rate
NDTVArchived
Periodic Labour Force Survey data show graduate unemployment at 11.2 percent compared with a national average of about 3.1 percent, highlighting a mismatch between rising degree enrolment and job creation. The gap fuels India's coaching economy and protest movements, with Educati
President assents to tougher public exam penalties
LiveLawArchived
President Droupadi Murmu on July 31 granted assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, passed after nationwide protests over paper leaks. Minimum punishment for unfair means rises from three to five years, maximum from five to ten years, a
Gen Z satirical party drives India exam protests
New York TimesArchived
The Cockroach Janta Party, a youth led satirical movement born after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak, drew tens of thousands to New Delhi in July demanding education reforms and ministerial accountability. Protesters clashed with police during attempts to march on Parliament. Educati
TISS postpones convocation amid security concerns
NDTVArchived
TISS Mumbai postponed its 86th convocation scheduled for August 2, two days before the ceremony, citing unforeseen circumstances and security concerns. Chief Justice Surya Kant was to be chief guest. The institute cited intelligence about potential Cockroach Janta Party protests,
Tamil Nadu Class 12 supplementary results declared
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations declared Class 12 HSC supplementary results on July 31 along with Class 11 arrear results. Students who appeared between June 29 and July 7 can check marks at tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in using registration number and date oUP Police Constable Result 2026 declared for 32,679 posts
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board declared UP Police Constable Result 2026 on July 31 for 32,679 posts. Candidates who took the written exam on June 8, 9 and 10 can check merit lists at uppbpb.gov.in. Qualifiers will face document verification and physical test
PM Modi hails anti-paper leak bill in late night video
Times of IndiaArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed passage of the anti-paper leak bill in a late night video on July 30, saying children's futures will not be compromised. The message framed the legislation as protection for young exam candidates after the NEET-UG 2026 leak controversy. It foll
What makes the Andromeda Galaxy worth studying
Insights on IndiaArchived
The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is a massive barred spiral galaxy about 2.5 million light years from Earth, the nearest major spiral neighbour to the Milky Way. It spans more than 220,000 light years and holds an estimated 1 trillion stars, making it visible to the naked eye under
Why millions of Indian youth still chase government jobs
The Hindu Archived
Government figures show 220 million people applied for federal jobs in India between 2014 and 2022, of whom only 722,000 were selected. Aspirants say government employment offers pensions, health benefits and job security rarely available in the private sector, even as India rema
Protests force exam reforms after minister's resignation
ReutersArchived
Weeks of Cockroach Janta Party protests over examination paper leaks forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on July 25 and pushed the government to introduce amendments proposing up to 10 years in prison and steeper fines for paper leak offences. Prime Ministe
Pradhan's education tenure mixed reform with pushback
The HinduArchived
Dharmendra Pradhan's five-year tenure as education minister centred on implementing the National Education Policy 2020, including the National Curriculum Framework, the three-language formula and new teacher-training programmes. Critics said the reforms combined a push for unifor
Farmer's daughter helped guide India's first private rocket
News18Archived
Prithvi Sanghani, raised in a farming family in Gujarat's Jamnagar, served as Control System Lead on Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket. She worked on the rocket's autopilot and guidance system, one of its most critical technologies for sta
NTA advertises senior roles as part of exam overhaul
NDTVArchived
The National Testing Agency is hiring for four senior leadership roles, including a chief information security officer, calling it the most comprehensive institutional strengthening in its history. The move follows recommendations from the Radhakrishnan expert committee and the r
NEET aspirant dies by suicide after low score
NDTVArchived
A NEET aspirant in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district died by suicide after scoring 166 marks, her family said. Ankita Sangle of Jalalpur village was found dead at her home on Saturday. A handwritten note in Marathi thanked her family for their support and asked her brother to lo
Modi names Nilekani to head exam reforms panel
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a six-member task force led by Nandan Nilekani on July 26 to recommend reforms for national examinations. Members include former ISRO chief S Somanath, ex-IB director Tapan Deka, IIT Madras director V Kamakoti, former education secretary Ani
Pralhad Joshi assumes office citing humility and wide brief
The PrintArchived
Pralhad Joshi said he is assuming office with humility as new education minister while also holding consumer affairs, food and renewable energy portfolios, The Print reports. The wide brief signals cabinet consolidation under one leader trusted across ministries beyond schools al
Desi mom placard at NEET protest goes viral online
News18Archived
A placard held by a desi mother at a NEET protest became a viral meme across social platforms, News18 reports. The image spread as parents joined student demonstrations over exam irregularities and ministerial accountability. Humour and familial solidarity in the caption resonate
Pralhad Joshi takes education ministry amid NEET NEP tests
India TodayArchived
Pralhad Joshi became education minister as a five-time MP and humanities BA graduate facing immediate NEET controversy and National Education Policy implementation tests. India Today profiles his parliamentary record and the scale of reform expected after Dharmendra Pradhan's res