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Muzaffarnagar schools and colleges will close from August 3 to August 10 for the Kanwar Yatra. Preparations are underway to ensure pilgrim safety and smooth movement through the district. Security has been strengthened with additional police and crowd management measures implemented. Meat shops and restaurants along routes will also remain closed until August 12. Authorities advise students and parents to follow official updates for reopening information.

Several Kerala districts declared holidays for schools and colleges today, August 3. This decision was made following heavy rainfall and a warning from the India Meteorological Department. Most districts closed all educational institutions as a precautionary measure. However, scheduled public and university examinations will proceed as planned. Authorities have issued safety advisories urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay alert.

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi urged graduating PhD students at Singapores Nanyang Technological University to embrace uncertainty and apply their research skills to solve real-world problems in the AI era. Reflecting on his journey from Singapore classrooms to leading a global technology company, Chew encouraged graduates to seek out the unknown, emphasising that innovation comes from tackling complex challenges. He also highlighted the importance of community and lifelong networks in sustaining perso

The Staff Selection Commission has announced the final results for its Junior Engineer examination. A total of 1,731 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for further recruitment stages. These candidates underwent a sliding and identity verification process on specific dates. Final allocations were determined by merit and candidate preferences during the process. User departments will now handle document verification and the subsequent appointment procedures.

Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions has released the TNEA 2026 round one provisional allotment results. Candidates can now download their allotment orders and check the details carefully. The authority has also commenced the round two choice filling process for eligible students. This process allows candidates to add or rearrange their college and course preferences. Seat allotment for round two will be announced on August 8, 2026.

Japanese companies are increasingly recruiting South Korean talent, particularly for roles requiring strong language skills, cultural understanding, and expertise in fields such as IT and AI. Experts say Korean candidates are attractive because of their competitiveness, speed, and strong work ethic. However, retaining these workers remains a challenge, as many Korean employees seek faster career growth and higher salaries. Despite differences in workplace culture, the trend is also helping stren

IIM Indore has commenced CAT 2026 registration today, August 3, with applications closing September 15. General category candidates must pay Rs 2,700, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay Rs 1,350. Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% for reserved categories. The computer-based test is scheduled for November 29, 2026, across multiple cities.

The UPSSSC Auditor and Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026 application process will close today, August 3, for 1,957 posts. Candidates who qualified UP PET-2025 and meet the required educational criteria can submit their forms online. The recruitment notification was released on June 3, with applications accepted from July 14. The selection process includes PET-based shortlisting, Main Examination, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

A young student from Connecticut is a finalist in a science competition for her innovative project. Her project proposes using algae and natural calcium buffers to reduce ocean acidification. This innovative idea could help protect vulnerable marine organisms from acidic conditions. She is competing for a substantial grand prize and valuable scientific mentorship. Her work highlights the significant contributions young minds can make to environmental solutions.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will close the UP PCS 2026 online application process today, August 3, 2026. Candidates applying for 500 Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services posts must complete One Time Registration before submitting their forms. The notification was released on June 25, with applications invited through the official UPPSC website. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination

Lavanya Jain, a 22-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, dropped out of his BTech programme at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology to pursue opportunities in startups, marketing and technology. Despite not completing his degree, he claims to earn around Rs 4.8 lakh per month through AI startup roles and consulting work. His journey highlights how practical skills, execution and continuous learning can create unconventional career paths, while also showing that traditional degrees remain valuable f

Schools and educational institutions in Telangana may receive a three-day holiday break from August 8 to August 10 as the second Saturday holiday, Sunday and Bonalu celebrations coincide. August 10 may be declared a local holiday for Rangam observance after an official government notification. The decision is awaited from the Telangana government. If approved, students and teachers in several districts will get an extended weekend during the festival period.

Priyanka Reddy Karumuru, a BTech Computer Science graduate from GITAM University, Hyderabad, secured a Software Development Engineer role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Cambridge, London, with a reported Rs 1.4 crore package. Inspired by her father's advice to prioritise learning over marks, she consistently studied Data Structures and Algorithms, solved coding problems and earned technical certifications throughout college. Her journey highlights how steady preparation and strong fundamentals

FCI AG 3 notification 2026: The Food Corporation of India is expected to release the Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment Notification 2026 between August and September. The notification will include details on vacancies, eligibility, application dates and examination schedules for multiple posts. Candidates are expected to undergo a two-stage online examination followed by document verification. The anticipated salary ranges from Rs 28,200 to Rs 79,200 per month, while the application fee is expected

The Consortium of National Law Universities will begin CLAT 2027 registrations today, August 3, at 10.00 am IST. Candidates can apply for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes until October 31, while the entrance examination is scheduled for December 6. The examination pattern remains unchanged. Registration data from the past five years shows a consistent increase in applicants, with admissions available across 27 National Law Universities offering a limited number of seats.

UPSC CMS answer key 2026: The UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 answer key will be released only after the recruitment process concludes, with the official upload expected in January 2027. The written examination was conducted on August 2, 2026, in two computer-based sessions. Candidates can currently refer to unofficial memory-based solutions to estimate their scores. The recruitment process includes written results, DAF submission, personality tests and the final merit list befor

The Karnataka State Police is expected to release the provisional answer key for the Civil Police Constable (RPC and NHK) written examination conducted on August 2, 2026, within the coming days. Candidates will be able to raise objections during the prescribed window before the final answer key is published later in August. The recruitment drive aims to fill 3,991 vacancies, with more than 4.54 lakh candidates registered for the examination.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the provisional CAP Round 1 allotment list for engineering and management admissions. Candidates must complete seat acceptance, fee payment and institute reporting between August 3 and August 5, 2026, according to their allotment status. Those opting for Betterment can retain their current seat while remaining eligible for subsequent rounds. The counselling process will continue through four CAP rounds before institute-level admission

An employee's dedication made her too valuable to promote, which was unexpected. She learned that exceeding expectations did not guarantee career advancement. After realizing this, her performance noticeably declined to match her job description. This situation highlights a generational disillusionment with hard work alone ensuring progress. The story suggests a shift in how employees approach their professional responsibilities.

CAT 2026 registration begins on August 3 and concludes September 15. Eligible candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with minimum marks. The exam will feature 68 questions across three sections. Admit cards will be released on November 4 for the November 29 exam. Results are expected in early January 2027, with scores valid until December 31, 2027.

Maharashtra CET Cell releases MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 seat allotment today. Candidates can check their engineering course allotment status online using login credentials. Accepted candidates must report to their institutes between August 3 and August 5. Vacant seats for CAP Round 2 will be displayed on August 6. Option entry for the second round will commence from August 7 to August 9.

The University Grants Commission will soon open applications for two scholarship schemes. Eligible postgraduate students can apply for the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies. Students from the North Eastern Region can apply for the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship. Both scholarships will be available through the National Scholarship Portal. Institutions must verify applications within fifteen days of submission.

The Staff Selection Commission has issued a revised tentative allocation for Stenographer Grade C and D. This revised list follows a review of the earlier result after candidate representations were received. A total of 232 candidates are recommended for Grade C and 1,483 for Grade D posts. Candidates must now participate in a sliding process scheduled for August 2026. The commission also cancelled two candidatures and debarred several others.

IISER has announced the Aptitude Test 2026 Round 2 seat allotment results. Candidates can check their status on the official IISER admission portal. Those allotted seats must accept the offer by August 5, 2026. Round 3 counselling will commence from August 10 to August 13, 2026. Candidates should monitor the portal for further admission updates.

NEET PG 2026 will feature more test city choices for candidates. The examination will now be conducted in a single shift across the country. The number of questions has been reduced to 180, while duration remains the same. Aadhaar-based authentication and biometric checks will strengthen candidate verification. These changes aim to enhance convenience and security for all aspirants.

The University of Delhi has announced its CSAS UG 2026 upgrade round seat allotment results. Candidates must pay their admission fees by August 4 to secure their upgraded seats. Colleges will verify and approve applications until August 3, while the mid-entry window opens soon. The third round of seat allotment is scheduled for August 8. Students should complete all admission formalities promptly to avoid losing their seats.

CLAT 2027 registration begins tomorrow, August 3, and closes October 31. The examination is scheduled for December 6, from 2 pm to 4 pm. No changes are planned for the CLAT 2027 syllabus or exam pattern. An expert committee is reviewing CLAT aspects and invites public feedback. Application fees are Rs 4,000 for general and Rs 3,500 for reserved categories.

The Medical Counselling Committee has announced the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule. Registration for this important process begins on August 5 and concludes on August 12. Candidates can fill and lock their choices from August 6 onwards. Seat allotment results for Round 1 will be declared on August 17. Eligible candidates must report to their allotted colleges between August 18 and August 22.

AIIMS, New Delhi, has opened the online choice filling and preference-locking window for B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing 2026 admissionsA while revising the M.Sc. Nursing counselling schedule. Eligible candidates can submit their preferred institutes and specialisations through the official portal. The M.Sc. Nursing Round 1 seat allotment will be announced on August 6, 2026, followed by seat acceptance and document verification.

ICAI has reopened the CA Final November 2026 examination application window from August 1 to August 5 as a one-time relief for eligible candidates who missed the earlier deadline. The Institute said changes to the examination cycle led to confusion over application timelines. Candidates can now complete their forms online through the SSP portal.

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has extended the CMA December 2026 registration deadline to August 4, 2026, allowing aspirants extra time to apply for the Foundation, Intermediate and Final courses. Candidates must complete the online application process, verify all submitted details and retain the confirmation page while regularly checking the official website for further updates.

IGNOU has extended the deadline for fresh admissions to its July 2026 academic session until August 16, allowing aspiring learners more time to enrol in ODL and online programmes. Eligible candidates can apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate courses through the designated Samarth portals by completing registration, uploading documents and paying the required fee before the revised deadline.

The National Testing Agency has activated the AIAPGET 2026 application correction window, allowing registered candidates to update permitted details in their forms until August 2. Applicants can revise exam city preferences, subject choices and other eligible information through the official portal. The AIAPGET 2026 entrance examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 22.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Clerk 2026 notification for Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts on its official website. The recruitment will be conducted through Preliminary and Main examinations without an interview. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process, salary details, and other important information before applying.

The University of Madras has declared the UG Results 2026 for first to fourth semester students who appeared in the April examinations. Candidates can access their provisional scorecards online using their register number. The university has advised students to verify the details carefully and collect their original marksheets from their respective colleges for future academic and official purposes.

IIT Kanpur has introduced a six-month online certificate programme in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Analytics, with classes beginning on October 3, 2026. Open to graduates and experienced professionals, the course combines AI, machine learning and business analytics with practical training to help learners build industry-ready skills for data-driven decision-making across diverse sectors.

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences has published the Andhra Pradesh NEET UG 2026 rank-wise list, declaring 33,220 candidates eligible for the state admission process. While the list confirms eligibility, the final merit list will be released after online registration and choice filling. Candidates should verify their details and await the official counselling schedule.

The University of Delhi has activated the one-day correction window for its One-Year PG Admission 2026 applications, allowing registered candidates to modify eligible personal and academic details until 11:59 PM on August 1. Applicants are advised to review all changes carefully before submission and regularly visit the official admission portal for further updates on the admission process.

Students in Ranchi continue their indefinite protest for the third day. They demand greater transparency from Jharkhand's recruitment commissions. Allegations of paper leaks and procedural lapses fuel their ongoing agitation. Protesters seek institutional changes to restore confidence in the system. The government faces growing pressure to address these critical issues.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has announced the UG seat allotment result for round one. Candidates can download their provisional seat allotment letters from the official counselling website. Online seat acceptance and document submission must be completed by August third. Participating universities will finish document verification by August second. Candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm their admission.

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences abruptly postponed its 86th annual convocation on Sunday, August 2. Students who had traveled to Mumbai faced significant financial losses due to the sudden cancellation. The institute cited unforeseen circumstances for the postponement in a late-night email to graduating students. Many students expressed frustration over the last-minute communication and incurred travel expenses.

IBPS Clerk recruitment registration begins August 1 and concludes August 21, 2026. Candidates can apply online for Customer Service Associate positions through the official website. The preliminary examination is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026. Final selection for these posts will be based on the main examination results. No interview process is included for the Customer Service Associate recruitment.

A Noida FIR was registered against Ruchika Singh for alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The case involves sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, not obscenity laws. Supreme Court rulings have narrowed the definition of obscenity over time. Profanity and vulgarity are not legally considered obscenity by the courts. The investigation will determine if the alleged remarks meet higher legal thresholds.

The Medical Counselling Committee announced a special one-time seat resignation provision. Eligible candidates can resign from their Round 1 NEET SS seats without losing deposits. This process will be available from July 31 to August 4, 2026, at allotted colleges. Resignations must be processed online by college authorities through the MCC portal. The Federation of All India Medical Association welcomed this beneficial decision for many candidates.

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has declared the results for various recruitment examinations conducted between November 1 and December 15, 2025. Candidates can access their results on the official portal using their enrolment number, registration number, or date of birth. Qualified applicants should download their scorecards and regularly check the website for further recruitment updates.

After quitting his corporate IT job, an Indian entrepreneur spent six months earning nothing while building a freelance marketing business from a Tier-3 city. Facing uncertainty and repeated rejection, he relied on cold outreach, skill development and consistent effort to find clients. A year later, he claims to have reached more than $6,300 in monthly profit. His journey highlights the challenges behind entrepreneurship and shows that persistence, patience and adaptability often shape long-term

AIIMS will conduct a re-examination for specific group codes under CRE-5. Earlier examinations for these groups will not be considered for results. Candidates with previous admit cards will be eligible for the upcoming test. AIIMS will provide at least ten days' notice for the re-examination. Other CRE-5 group code examinations will proceed as originally planned.

The Directorate of Government Examinations has announced Tamil Nadu Class 12 supplementary results. Students can check their provisional marksheets online using registration numbers and dates of birth. The Class 12 supplementary examinations were conducted from June 29 to July 7, 2026. Revaluation and retotalling applications will be accepted from August 4 to August 5, 2026. Successful candidates are now eligible for undergraduate admissions in Tamil Nadu.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has declared the UP Police Constable Result 2026 for recruitment to 32,679 posts. Candidates who appeared for the written examination held on June 8, 9 and 10 can now download the merit list from the official website. Qualified candidates will proceed to Document Verification, Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test. The board will announce the schedule for the remaining stages separately.