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Karnataka to train 5,000 government school teachers in AI literacy under JanAI initiative
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the programme at the Namma Shaale, Namma Javabdarievent at Vidhana Soudha on November 4. The 12-month initiative, scheduled to run from January to December 2027, will be implemented by the Head Held High Foundation in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy.
Who won Governor of Michigan race? Meet Democrat Jocelyn Benson and her $60000 promise for teachers
The Associated Press projects that Democrat Jocelyn Benson has won Michigan’s governor’s race. The longtime secretary of state built her campaign around making everyday life more affordable. Here's what she promised people of Michigan.
From lab to farm: How Proximal Soilsens is developing a ‘glucometer’ for soil testing
Developed over nearly a decade of research at IIT Bombay, Proximal Soilsens’s patented NutriSense X aims to make laboratory-grade soil testing portable, faster and accessible. The device tests multiple soil parameters in seconds, without requiring electricity or elaborate laboratory infrastructure.
NEET-UG 2027 may retain pen-and-paper option as southern states push back against exam overhaul
Centre's proposed examination reforms have encountered resistance from southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu and Kerala, potentially delaying a full transition to computer-based NEET-UG until 2028-29. The Nilekani panel is considering a gradual shift, retaining the pen-and-paper option in 2027 while building consensus and addressing concerns over accessibility.
UP looks beyond Lucknow to boost startups, MSMEs as Aavishkaar, Intellecap partner with Invest UP
With more than 11.5 million MSMEs across the state, Uttar Pradesh is looking beyond its established startup centres to build a wider enterprise ecosystem. A new Invest UP partnership with Aavishkaar Foundation and Intellecap aims to take capital, advisory support and market connections closer to entrepreneurs across its districts.
Panchayat director Deepak Kumar Mishra was a crude oil explorer: How IIT Bombay techie got the idea to create the famous village-based series having sachiv, banrakas and pradhan ji
Deepak Kumar Mishra rose to prominence as the director of the acclaimed web series Panchayat, which brilliantly highlights the nuances of rural life in India. His artistic journey began in theatre at IIT Bombay, progressing to collaborations with TVF. Now, his latest venturing into the realm of fantasy with his latest project, Vvaan: Force of the Forrest starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia.
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Pennsylvania 10: Trump ally Scott Perry faces fresh challenge from Janelle Stelson
US midterms 2026: Pennsylvania’s 10th District is a Republican-held seat in the Harrisburg area and a regular Democratic target. Republican Rep. Scott Perry is facing Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former television news anchor who also challenged Perry in 2024. The district is more Republican than several neighboring Pennsylvania seats, but Perry’s profile makes it a recurring national contest.
Nandan Nilekani, NEET reform panel head, wants to end ‘question papers’: Infosys co-founder has an unusual plan to prevent paper leaks
Nandan Nilekani's Anti-Neet Paper Leak Plan: Nandan Nilekani has proposed generating NEET question papers at the last minute using AI and a large question bank to reduce paper leak risks. The Infosys co-founder also wants India to expand computer-based testing facilities as part of wider examination reforms.
Chenab railway bridge to open new tourists viewing deck; vistors will see Himalayan peaks from the world’s highest railway arch bridge standing 359 metres above riverbed
World's highest rail bridge: Indian Railways is setting up a dedicated viewing deck and an engineering museum near the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing 359 metres above the riverbed, the world's highest railway arch bridge will now offer tourists sweeping views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks alongside detailed exhibits on how the structure was built.
SEBI chairman warns investors against anonymous tips, finfluencers; launches Project Jagrook
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has inaugurated Project Jagrook, which aims to boost investor education and awareness. This initiative addresses the stark difference between market understanding and actual involvement, with only 9.5 percent of the 63 percent of households aware of securities products actively engaged.
From farm to classroom: Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for basic education and future of agricultural learning
The objective is not merely to prepare agriculture graduates as job seekers, but to equip them with the skills to solve problems, innovate and create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
NEET-UG may go online as Centre works on national exam-grade CBT infrastructure
The Ministry of Education is developing a strategy for transitioning NEET-UG to computer-based testing. This includes addressing challenges related to infrastructure and accessibility for candidates nationwide. A high-powered task force is also involved in recommending reforms for India's public examination system. NEET-UG is the largest undergraduate entrance examination with around 25 lakh candidates appearing annually. The recommendations from this task force are expected to influence the future of NEET-UG assessments.
Extend 3-language relaxation to Class 6: Supreme Court to CBSE
The Supreme Court directed CBSE to extend to Class 6 students the same relief given to Classes 7–9 under the three-language formula, ensuring the third-language assessment carries no pass-fail consequence. The court cited implementation difficulties and ordered CBSE to assess schools’ infrastructure gaps.
Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar, grandson of Chambal 'baaghi', gets UPSC success: How after leaving his high-paying Netherlands job, he went on to secure Rank 629
Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar secured All India Rank 629 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 after several setbacks. An IIT Ropar Electrical Engineering graduate, Tomar had worked in the Netherlands before quitting his job to prepare for UPSC. His journey took him through multiple failed attempts, a teaching job in Delhi and renewed preparation before finally clearing the examination.
School assembly headlines for September 24: Top India, international, business and sport news
School assembly news for September 24 includes major weather alerts in India, developments at the United Nations, new medal achievements by Indian athletes at the Asian Games and banking and aviation updates. The key stories also include India’s growing solar capacity, international diplomatic discussions and measures being taken ahead of a nationwide bank strike.
Digital libraries helping students prepare for boards, competitive exams
Several districts across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are leading the way in refurbishing unused assets into digital libraries to help students prepare for board exams and competitive entrances. Plan is to set up more such libraries to improve educational outcomes in these districts under the Aspirational District Programme and the Aspirational Block Programme while also initiating crowd funding for some of the best libraries, adoption of libraries and mentoring students to scale up the project and expand outreach.
Katrina Kaif net worth: Welcome actor has Rs 240 crore worth assets while her mother lives in a Tamil Nadu village and runs school for underprivileged kids
Katrina Kaif net worth: Katrina Kaif has built a successful Bollywood career and a beauty business. Her mother, Suzanne Turquotte, dedicates her life to rural education and community development. Suzanne founded Relief Projects India and Mountain View School in Tamil Nadu. Katrina Kaif has spoken about her mother's charitable influence on her life. The actress recently faced social media scrutiny after a public appearance.
Delhi Rs 2 crore contest: Govt is offering huge prize to India's youth for solving real problems. Check eligilibty, how to apply and other details
Delhi has launched the SEVA FIRST - Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, a 100-day initiative with a ₹2 crore prize pool to encourage young innovators to develop solutions to real-world problems. Students, researchers, startups, MSMEs and eligible institutions can participate. Here is a look at eligibility, focus areas, application process, important dates and government support.
One AI issue unites Republicans and Democrats: Data centre limits
Americans increasingly worry about artificial intelligence's environmental effects. Many citizens are concerned about data centers' local electricity and water usage. A majority of people support limiting new data center construction nationwide. Most Americans favor requiring data centers to use clean energy sources.
Quote of the day by Stephen King: “Life isn't a support system for art. It's the...” — Are we building a life around our dreams, or sacrificing our lives to achieve them? Life lessons from a motivational quote on self-doubt, creativity, relationships, and personal growth
Today's quote of the day by Stephen King reflects on a difficult truth: our ambitions should have a place in life, not take the place of life itself. His words speak to the quiet tension between work and relationships, achievement and contentment, dreams and the time we give to simply live. The quote invites us to examine what we sacrifice for success, where our sense of self comes from, and whether the life we are building still feels like our own.
Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underserved
At GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no credit history. The products build on UPI-era behaviour to tap into formal credit, aiming to bring rewards, flexibility and credit-history building to Gen Z, homemakers, freelancers and semi-urban India.
5 Students from West Bengal developed an AI tool to detect early signs of oral cancer using just a smartphone. Their simple school project has now turned into tackling a global oral health problem
A group of five students has created an innovative AI system that uses smartphone cameras to detect oral cancer early. This groundbreaking tool is particularly designed to facilitate screening in rural areas where healthcare access is limited. By analyzing images of the mouth, the system identifies unusual tissue changes and draws attention to potential health issues.
From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthan’s enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scale
Stakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.
In 1921, a 14-year-old Idaho farm boy looked at the rows in a potato field and imagined television: How Philo Farnsworth turned a plowed field into a world-changing invention
In 1921, 14-year-old Philo Farnsworth found inspiration for electronic television while plowing a potato field in Idaho. His simple idea of scanning images line by line eventually became a breakthrough that helped shape the future of television. By the time he died, he had earned over 300 US and foreign patents.
PM Modi calls for greater adoption of water-saving technologies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged urban bodies to address water challenges from population growth. He advocated for increased adoption of water-saving technologies and global best practices. Public participation and "Jal Utsav" were suggested to raise awareness about water conservation efforts. Dam safety requires rigorous preparedness and educational integration for students. Robust water data governance and AI utilization are crucial for effective water management.
Karnataka: Kumaraswamy challenges Rahul Gandhi to meet scam-hit job aspirants in Bengaluru
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy challenged Rahul Gandhi regarding KPSC recruitment irregularities. He urged Gandhi to meet affected youth in Bengaluru and hear their grievances. Kumaraswamy questioned minister Priyank Kharge's denial of knowledge about the alleged irregularities. The minister also raised concerns about IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's role. Kumaraswamy demands a transparent investigation and punishment for those found guilty.
School assembly news headlines, August 27: National, international, business, sports and education headlines for students
School assembly news headlines, August 27: Floods in Nepal have caused fatalities and missing persons, prompting humanitarian aid from India. India's economic transformation is driven by urbanization and digital infrastructure development. International relations saw sanctions and diplomatic discussions between various nations. Sports news highlighted hockey fitness and chess tournament progress. Educational initiatives include new support systems and scholarship programs for students.
Junk food, screens, paper leaks: Rajasthan HC takes Gen Z, Gen Alpha issues to court
Rajasthan High Court took suo motu notice of issues affecting young generations. The court banned junk food sales near schools and mandated nutrition committees. It also stressed preserving fundamental learning skills alongside digital education. Authorities must address rural school infrastructure and prevent paper leaks. Plans are required to tackle the education-employment gap and gig worker security.
NTA: From elixir for all exam ills to everyone's punching bag!
The National Testing Agency is under intense scrutiny following multiple exam cancellations and alarming paper leaks. These incidents have caused considerable mental distress among students. The situation escalated to protests, resulting in the resignation of the education minister and prompting legislative changes. To rectify the underlying issues, a specialized task force was formed, though doubts about the NTA's structure and effectiveness remain.
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