UPSC to send recruitment alerts to institutions via email: New step aims to expand outreach and improve applicant numbers

In a move that could help streamline public service hiring and reduce missed opportunities for eligible candidates, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new email alert system for institutions. Educational and professional bodies across India can now subscribe to receive timely notifications about relevant UPSC recruitment advertisements directly in their inbox.Announced on…

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NEET UG 2025 round 1 revised counselling schedule released at mcc.nic.in: Check important dates here

NEET UG Counselling revised schedule 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a revised schedule for Round 1 of NEET UG 2025 counselling, bringing an end to the uncertainty triggered by the abrupt suspension of the choice filling and locking process earlier this week. The new timeline, published today, August 6, 2025, restores key…

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TS EAMCET counselling 2025: Final phase option entry begins at tgeapcet.nic.in; check direct link here

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has initiated the option entry process for the final phase of TS EAMCET counselling 2025 for engineering and pharmacy admissions. Eligible candidates can now submit their web options through the official counselling portal, tgeapcet.nic.in.The counselling process is being conducted on the basis of the Telangana Engineering Agriculture Pharmacy…

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Visa delays leave thousands of international students stranded, US colleges face major financial hit

Visitors seeking B-1 and B-2 visas from countries with significant overstay percentages must submit bonds before visa approval. (AI image) The United States’ higher education system, long upheld as a magnet for global talent, is facing a potentially historic rupture. As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on immigration, international students, many already admitted into…

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SBI Clerk notification 2025: Registration window opens, check direct link to apply here

SBI Clerk recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for SBI Clerk recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 6,589 vacancies in the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) cadre. The registration window has opened today, August 6, 2025 and will close on August 26, 2025. Eligible candidates, graduates aged between…

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Why ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton’s warning is a wake-up call for students and professionals

In a recent episode of the One Decision podcast, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI”, reiterated his growing concerns about the trajectory of artificial intelligence. Known for his pioneering work in deep learning and neural networks, Hinton is one of the key figures behind today’s large language models. After resigning…

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Uttarakhand cloudburst: Rain alert forces school closures across four districts

Amid an escalating monsoon threat, authorities in Uttarakhand on Tuesday ordered the closure of all schools from Classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres in four districts, Almora, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag, following a heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The emergency measure, announced early Tuesday morning, aims to safeguard students as…

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GATE 2026 registration begins on this date at gate2026.iitg.ac.in: Check eligibility and key dates here

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will be the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, which is scheduled to be held in February 2026. The official website for the exam: gate2026.iitg.ac.in — is now live.As per the official schedule, the online application process will begin on August 25, 2025,…

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Nicholas Kent sworn in as US Under Secretary of Education: A closer look at his academic and policy trajectory

Image credit: https://www.ed.gov/ Nicholas Kent has officially assumed office as the US Under Secretary of Education, following Senate confirmation and a formal swearing-in ceremony. The role places him at the center of federal policymaking on postsecondary education, student aid, and workforce alignment at a time of renewed debate over the future of American higher education.Kent’s…

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