The Times of India

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.

A new HirePro report reveals that India's shift to skills-first hiring is progressing slowly, with only 21% of companies completely removing academic scores from campus recruitment. The study highlights a significant gap between students' confidence in their job readiness and employers' expectations, with most companies saying graduates need additional training. Employers are increasingly prioritising practical skills, problem-solving, cultural fit and learning agility over academic performance

A new English learning initiative using visual-first teaching methods and Indian Sign Language support aims to improve literacy and workplace communication among Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners. The programme includes school partnerships, teacher training and workplace communication modules, while also supporting Deaf employees through industry collaborations. More than 500 learners have already completed the programme, which seeks to expand access to inclusive English education and improve em

UPTAC round three seat allotment results are now available for BTech admissions. Candidates must select their admission preference by August first, 2026. Seat acceptance fees are due by August first, 2026, with varying amounts. Round four auto-freeze seat allotment will be released on August third, 2026. Physical reporting for round four allotments occurs between August fourth and seventh, 2026.

Nandhini, a Hyderabad cab driver, faced parental loss and divorce early in life. She battled breast cancer and incurred significant medical debt after surgery. Nandhini now drives long hours to repay her loans and support her family. Her journey highlights the resilience of women in India's gig economy. Online users find her hard work and determination highly motivating.

Saurav Das, a New Delhi-based independent investigative journalist, has gained public attention as a prominent face of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement. A journalism graduate from Amity University, Das began filing RTI applications as a teenager and built a career focused on transparency, legal affairs and government accountability. His transition from investigative reporting to political activism, along with his viral exchange with Kangana Ranaut, has brought renewed focus to his educat

The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued the UP TGT DV Admit Card 2026 for shortlisted candidates under the Trained Graduate Teacher Recruitment 2022. Candidates who missed the earlier verification have been granted a final chance on August 10. The Commission will also verify 42 English subject candidates linked to an ongoing High Court matter.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training. This proposal follows a federal court striking down a similar H-1B visa fee. Many international students choose American universities specifically for this work permit. Such a fee could significantly impact university enrollment and student finances. This move suggests a broader trend of increasing costs for staying in the US.

The University of Delhi has released the minimum allocation scores for the first Spot Round of PG admissions 2026. Of the 10,577 candidates who opted for the round, 1,358 secured seats. Selected applicants must accept their allotment by 4:59 PM on July 31, while the university has also published programme-wise minimum allocation scores on its admission portal.

Delhi University has published the Spot Round 3 admission schedule for its undergraduate law programmes, including BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.). Eligible waitlisted candidates can check their allotment on August 1 and must complete seat acceptance, verification, and fee payment by the notified deadlines. The university has also released the latest vacancy details.

KEA NEET UG 2026 merit list: Karnataka Examinations Authority has released the NEET UG 2026 score list for 69,170 qualified candidates who selected Karnataka in their NTA application. The merit list has been published in descending order and will support upcoming state counselling for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions. The candidate ranked All India 20th has topped the Karnataka list. KEA is yet to announce the complete counselling schedule, with document verification and seat allotment dates expec

A study of more than 300 poems written by young people aged 10 to 21 challenges the idea that Generation Z is defined only by anxiety and uncertainty. Sean Murphy, founder of 1455 Storytelling Arts, found that while young writers explored loneliness, grief and social challenges, many also expressed resilience, empathy and determination. Their poetry reveals a generation confronting difficulties honestly while still imagining hope, connection and a better future.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will close the JNVST Class 6 Admission 2027 application window today, July 31. Eligible students must complete their registration before the deadline to appear for the entrance exam scheduled on November 28, 2026. Candidates are permitted only one attempt, and repeat applications will lead to cancellation during the verification process.

TN Supplementary Result 2026: Tamil Nadu Supplementary Result 2026 for Class 10 SSLC and Class 12 HSC (+2) students is expected to be released shortly by the Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu. Students who appeared for the supplementary examinations will be able to check their marks memo online using registration number and date of birth. The result will include subject-wise marks, total score and qualifying status. The SSLC exams were held in July, while HSC exams were conducted in J

The CSIR NET June 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be released today by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download the answer key, estimate their scores, and challenge any discrepancies during the objection window. The final answer key, followed by the result and category-wise cut-off, will be announced after expert review of objections.

ICAR Counselling 2026: ICAR UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is expected to be released shortly today, July 31, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their provisional allotment status through the official counselling portal after the link activation. The process covers 74 universities and 13 undergraduate programmes. Candidates receiving seats must complete document verification and pay the ?10,000 seat acceptance fee by August 3. The counselling will continue through five rou

A routine evaluation at Dr Harisingh Gour Central University uncovered an alleged AI-assisted cheating case after an examiner spotted the phrase, Click the link to watch the full video answer, on a student's answer sheet. The discovery led to an investigation, the withholding of one affiliated college's results, and a wider inquiry into suspected use of ChatGPT during university examinations.

NBEMS has activated the NEET PG 2026 selective edit window from July 31, allowing notified candidates to rectify errors in uploaded photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions until August 10. After the correction process, the test city intimation slip will be issued on August 11, followed by the admit card on August 27, ahead of the examination on August 30.

After surviving Hurricane Irma as a child, 16-year-old Elise Raurell turned her experience into action by creating Storm Smart, a student-led hurricane preparedness programme. Developed as her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the initiative teaches children how to prepare for, stay safe during and recover after hurricanes through peer-to-peer learning. Having already reached nearly 500 students, Storm Smart aims to fill a critical gap in school education while empowering young people to protect th