Who is Nitish Rajput and why SSC exam company sought Rs 2.5 crore defamation case

SSC exam controversy explained as Eduquity seeks Rs 2.5 crore damages from Nitish Rajput The controversy linked to the Staff Selection Commission examinations has moved into the legal arena following a case filed in a Delhi court involving YouTuber Nitish Rajput and Eduquity Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the firm responsible for conducting SSC examinations. Media reports…

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UN Geneva GSP 2026: Applications closing soon for graduate study programme; register here

UN Geneva GSP 2026: Applications closing soon for graduate study programme Are you a graduate student dreaming of a front-row seat to global diplomacy? The United Nations Office at Geneva is offering just that through its Graduate Study Programme (GSP)—the longest-running educational initiative of the UN. For over 63 years, nearly 3,500 students from more…

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IISER 2026 admissions: Check selection process, important dates, and other details here

IISER IAT admissions 2026 The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have announced the admission schedule for 2026, giving aspiring scientists and researchers their first cue to prepare for one of the country’s most prestigious undergraduate science programs. The online application portal opens on March 5, 2026, allowing candidates to submit their forms…

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BSEB starts D.El.Ed. 2026 online applications; deadlines and backlog rules announced: Check details here

The application for the examination of the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) 2026 by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has begun through an online procedure. It is subsidizing students of 2025-27 and 2024-26 entering their second year. The official portal will be opened on 9 February 2026, and the candidates will be able to…

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North Dakota breaks with the four-year degree model, clears path for three-year bachelor’s programmes

North Dakota breaks with the four-year degree model, clears path for three-year bachelor’s programmes. (Representative picture created with the help of AI) North Dakota is preparing to test a shorter path through college. State higher education leaders have approved pilot bachelor’s degree programmes that would allow students to graduate in three years instead of four,…

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What’s new in NEET UG 2026: Aadhaar-based eKYC, live photo capture and changes every applicant must note

NEET UG 2026 brings Aadhaar eKYC and live photo verification to application process The National Testing Agency (NTA), as expected, has introduced NEET (UG) 2026 registrations, and along with it, has also brought on a message of a more rigorous verification process, sophisticated technology, and fewer loopholes in the system. The examination scheme and date…

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When everyone gets an A, does excellence still matter? Harvard moves to make grades mean something again

For decades, an “A” at Harvard carried an unspoken promise. It was meant to signal intellectual distinction, an outcome earned through exceptional work rather than quietly expected as a baseline. Somewhere along the way, that promise frayed. By last year, nearly two-thirds of all undergraduate letter grades at the world’s most famous university were A’s,…

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12 Columbia University faculty and students arrested after anti-ICE protest

Twelve faculty members, staff and students affiliated with Columbia University were arrested on Thursday afternoon after blocking traffic on Broadway during a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.The protesters sat in a crosswalk for nearly an hour, wearing matching shirts reading “Sanctuary Campus Now,” and called on the university to provide stronger protections for…

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