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Centre appoints officials to key posts at NTA amid NEET paper leak row

The appointments come as the examination body prepares to implement sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening its public examination system and processes

29 Aug 2026 8:26 am
UGC NET result 2026: Over 4,000 qualify for JRF, more than 97,000 for PhD admissions

The National Testing Agency announced the results late Friday after 6.07 lakh candidates appeared for examinations across 84 subjects.

29 Aug 2026 2:24 am
Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod for biggest IPO listing of around 37,700 crore

Debt repayment, strong cash flows underpin investor optimism around Jio IPO

28 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
Rakhi gifting gets premium, personal as smaller towns drive festive commerce

Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets record the fastest growth. Dadri in Uttar Pradesh leads with around 105% y-o-y growth, followed by Nabarangapur in Odisha, Kasganj, Dhamtari and Nainpur in Madhya Pradesh

28 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
RBL Bank gets 104-cr GST demand notice

Based on its assessment, including favourable orders received from the GST authorities on identical issue for FY19 and FY20, the bank believes that it has adequate grounds to contest the matter on merits

28 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod to launch IPO

The public issue could raise around $4 billion (approximately 37,700 crore), making it potentially the largest public issue in the country.

28 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Indian Bank targets 1,500 crore treasury income in FY27

The PSU lender expects treasury income of Rs 1,000-1,500 crore this financial year after first-quarter earnings of Rs 500 crore beat its Rs 300 crore estimate.

28 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
Govt achieves 78% of FY27 divestment, asset monetisation Budget target in Apr-Aug

More than half of disinvestment proceeds comes from 6.5% stake sale in LIC which garnered 31,515 crore

28 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
AP Capital region villages to get 1,437 crore infrastructure push

A total of1,437 crore was sanctioned for critical infrastructure across the 29 capital villages, including roads, underground drainage, drinking-water pipelines and street lighting.

27 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
NTPC targets 149 GW capacity by 2032, 244 GW by 2037

Chairman & MD Gurdeep Singh outlines 16.86 lakh crore capex plan across thermal, renewable, storage and nuclear projects

27 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Jabalpur to get Rs 472-crore facility to overhaul T-72, T-90 tanks

The new facility will help bridge the Armys annual tank overhaul requirement, supplementing capacity currently available at Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi

27 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
US targets four Indian firms in Operation Economic Outcast against Iran

India awaits details of the fresh sanctions as Washington expands pressure on Tehran; China opposes the measures

25 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Indias July steel output rises 1.9%

Global production slips a tad as China reports sharp drop in output

25 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Indian refiners lean on Russia, UAE, South America for August crude oil imports

Despite the threat of the Graham Bill and potential secondary tariffs, Russia remains Indias largest crude supplier

25 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
C-DOT will drive Indias shift from self-reliance to global telecom leadership: Scindia

He was speaking at the 43rd foundation day celebrations of the State-owned C-DOT

25 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Indian economy continuesto display strength despite headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Manufacturing, services activity remains robust in July; trade expands in double digits

25 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
WAE Joins United Nations Global Compact Network India, Advancing Technology-Led Water Sustainability

Alignment reinforces WAEs commitment to responsible business, circular water systems, climate action and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Mondelez India, Amway, others took corrective measures after notices: FSSAI

Measures taken by companies include withdrawing of misleading label claims and revising product packaging, the food regulator said in an social media post

25 Aug 2026 6:29 pm
Vidyarthi Sahyog Shivir: Bihar launches monthly camps to resolve student grievances

The initiative comes as students and job aspirants continue protests in Patna, with authorities seeking a direct mechanism to address complaints

25 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
TN Minister moves resolution to exempt TET for teachers appointed before Aug 2010

The Minister stated that about 328,701 government school teachers in the State may lose their job benefits or positions if they do not pass the Teacher Eligibility Test

25 Aug 2026 10:56 am
School building safety: Tamil Nadu proposes red, yellow, green sticker system

The proposed system will help authorities identify buildings needing immediate closure, urgent repairs or continued use based on structural assessments

25 Aug 2026 7:12 am
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15% amid tighter immigration policies

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries applying

25 Aug 2026 4:48 am
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal commits 300 crore more to IIT Kanpur medical school

The latest commitment will support IIT Kanpurs plans to build advanced medical education, healthcare and research facilities on its campus

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
SC forms five-member committee to probe violence during NEET-UG student protests

The court suggested the HPEC take up, on a priority basis, allegations of targeted violence, harassment, and molestation of female protestors.

20 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Indian startup aims to compete with OpenAI in crowded voice arena

Like other voice foundation models, it aims to provide big savings for users like call centers, banks and airlines, which hope to employ the technology to handle large volumes of customer communications

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid Indias live events boom

The deal comes as Indias entertainment industry undergoes rapid expansion, attracting global investors and intensifying competition among major digital platforms.

19 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
MAHE ranking improves in Academic Ranking of World Universities

A media statement announced that MAHE ranks 779th globally and seventh in India, improving by 36 positions globally and three nationally since 2025

18 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Australian education delegation visits Pune to strengthen India partnership

The engagements focused on understanding the evolving aspirations of Indian students, exploring academic collaborations and student pathways, and strengthening institutional ties between Australian and Indian education institutions

18 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Keralam govt allocates 45.68 crore to boost infrastructure in govt colleges

The amount will be utilised for various development projects, including construction of new buildings, academic blocks, administrative centres, IT facilities and other infrastructure

18 Aug 2026 10:13 am
Indias pulses imports down a tad during in H1 this year

Chana and urad imports decline, while tur and masoor shipments witness a rise

17 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Indias kharif crop area 21 lakh hectares less than a year ago as pace of sowing slows

Acreage of all crops reaches 92% of normal even as deficit shrinks to less than 1%; paddy coverage trails 3%

17 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 4-year quartz surface tariff quota

Says it has substantial interest in the matter; India is among the largest exporters of quartz surface products to the US

17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
India Inc. delivers strongest earnings in 10 quarters; markets stay in the red

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,287.65, down 78.35 points or 0.32%, while the Sensex slipped 0.36 per cent to close at 77,728.16

17 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments

Soyoil imports in August are expected to reach 620,000 metric tons, nearly 46% above the current years average monthly imports of 424,549 tons

17 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Saints & Masters launches ONAM Cloud to serve Indias startups and enterprises

The new platform enters a rapidly expanding Indian cloud market, offering businesses greater control, connectivity and flexibility across diverse workloads

17 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
South Indian Bank unveils Onam Orumayude Olam campaign

The campaign features festive offers on Home, Car, and Personal Loans, plus exclusive debit card deals with 40+ brands at over 250 outlets in Kerala

17 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Purple Style Labs to take Indian designer fashion to global consumers

Following its London presence, the company plans a new Experience Centre in New York, which management sees as an important milestone in its international expansion

17 Aug 2026 3:13 pm
Indian Bank celebrates 120th Foundation Day with a series of community initiatives

Commits itself to strengthening financial inclusion, empowering communities and contributing to Indias journey towards a stronger, more inclusive future

17 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Sky Gold & Diamonds added to MSCI India domestic small cap index

Sky Gold said it continues to focus on lightweight and value-added jewellery, while expanding its customer base and its presence across organised jewellery retail

17 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Nippon India MF launches NFO on Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FoF

The Fund of Fund will invest almost the entire corpus in a combination of arbitrage MFs, active and passive debt MFs and an optional small proportion of a maximum 5 per cent in debt and money market instruments

17 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET English, Commerce, Sociology papers after errors, repeated questions found

NTA says the errors could not be addressed simply by removing problematic questions after the answer-key challenge process

17 Aug 2026 9:26 am
Indian bonds may slip after RBI shortens swap window for diaspora deposits

Yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond may hover in the 6.75% to 6.78% range, private-bank trader says

17 Aug 2026 9:12 am
Visa delays add uncertainty over upfront money already spent for studying abroad

As costs continue to rise amid rupee depreciation, the demand for education loans is surging, with a notable shift in students increasingly relying on financial support to pursue their international studies.

16 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
BITS Pilani campuses clock 3.46% increase in placements

With over 2,480 placements so far, BITS expects more thru September

14 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
India test preparation market projected to reach $23-26 billion by FY30

The education segment continues to attract significant family spending as students pursue increasingly competitive entrance examinations and specialised preparation programmes

14 Aug 2026 7:25 am
MAHE to establish Microsoft Labs in five campuses

Labs will provide students and faculty with access to cutting-edge technologies and hands-on learning experiences, while supporting interdisciplinary research and industry-academia collaboration, says MAHEs press release

13 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Test prep market heads towards $26 billion as students prioritise outcomes over access: Redseer

Success rates are roughly 1 per cent for IIT admissions and 3 per cent for preferred government medical seats

13 Aug 2026 7:37 pm