CUET UG 2026 registration ends on this date: Here is how to apply before deadline, list of required documents

CUET UG 2026 registration ends on January 30. Registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 is closing soon. Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions through the National Testing Agency (NTA) must complete their registration by January 30, 2026, before 11:50 PM. The last date to pay the application fee is … Read more

Populism power and media dominate discourse at Mediacon 2026

BENGALURU: “Students should prepare themselves intellectually for a world where forces such as populism and authoritarianism are no longer abstract political theories but realities that influence everyday decisions,” film director Dibakar Banerjee said.He noted this while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 10th edition of MediaCon, an international annual academic conference organised by the … Read more

CUSAT CAT 2026 registration begins: Check direct link to apply, eligibility details here

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has started the registration for the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. This exam is for students who want to join undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university. Registration started on January 27, 2026, and students can apply online on the official CUSAT admission website.CUSAT CAT is … Read more

From NDA classrooms to India’s space frontier: Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic path to Ashok Chakra

When Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was conferred with the Ashok Chakra, it marked more than a personal milestone. It signalled a broader moment for India’s human space ambitions, a recognition of years of preparation, rigorous training, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the country’s scientific frontiers.For colleagues, he is simply “Shux”. For India, he stands … Read more

RSSB recruitment 2026: LDC, Forester and CET-based posts draw over 2.7 lakh applications for 13,362 vacancies; check details here

RSSB recruitment 2026 sees over 2.7 lakh applications across major drives The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is receiving an overwhelming response to its ongoing recruitment drives, with more than 2.7 lakh applications received in the five major recruitment drives so far today i.e., January 27, 2026. The various recruitment drives, ranging from clerical to … Read more

Padma Shri 2026: ISRO veteran Dr Muthunayagam honoured; a look at the career of India’s rocket propulsion architect

Padma Shri 2026 Dr. A E Muthunayagam (Image: X/@moiesgoi) Veteran space scientist Dr A. E. Muthunayagam, one of the principal architects of India’s liquid propulsion programme, has been awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 in the field of Science and Engineering. Dr. Muthunayagam was a pioneer in the initial space programs of India, and his … Read more

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 goes pan-India, as PM Modi engages 6.76 crore students in a nationwide dialogue

PPC 2026 marks pan-India milestone with student interactions across five regions Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 witnessed a substantial increase in the Prime Minister’s flagship student engagement programme, with activities being conducted simultaneously in various parts of the country for the first time. The ninth edition of the programme broke away from the conventional Delhi-based model, … Read more

Punjab schools shut on January 27: Holiday follows Republic Day celebrations across the state

Punjab declares holiday for all schools on January 27 Schools across Punjab will remain closed on January 27, 2026, after the state government declared a holiday for all government, aided, private, and recognised institutions. The announcement was made following the Chief Minister’s address on Republic Day, with authorities directing schools to strictly follow the order.The … Read more