Education

U.S. Education Department forms AIM committee The U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced the formation of the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee, a major initiative aimed at reforming the nation’s higher education accreditation system. The committee will develop proposed regulations to simplify recognition of new and existing accreditors, reduce administrative burdens,…

IIT Delhi has recently been embroiled in a controversy over a conference on caste and race, prompting the institute to constitute a fact-finding committee. Image source: ANI Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has set up a fact-finding committee and sought explanations from faculty organisers after an academic conference on caste and race drew sustained criticism…

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…

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…

America’s Paycheck Illusion: Why Bigger Salaries Are Leaving Workers Poorer The data shows that there is progress in America. During the period from 2020 to 2024, the average annual salary in the US rose from approximately $64,000 to $75,600, an increase of 18%, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is one…

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…

NCERT launches new WhatsApp channel The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has started an official WhatsApp channel. This channel will give students, teachers, and parents direct updates about textbooks, changes in the curriculum, teacher training programs, and other important education news.NCERT said the channel is meant to deliver information quickly and clearly….

BSEB tightens exam security, centre superintendents face suspension for violations The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has sent out a tough and unmistakable message ahead of the Intermediate Annual Examination, 2026: reach the exam centre on time—or face serious consequences.In an official post shared on X, the Board warned that candidates who try to enter…

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,…

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…