Education
US Federal Court to Hear Challenge to New F‑J Visa ‘Duration of Status’ Rule on Sept 3, 2026
A US federal court will consider arguments on September 3, 2026, challenging a proposed overhaul of the ‘duration of status’ rule that governs F and J visa holders. Plaintiffs say the change creates uncertainty for international students and could hurt colleges financially.
24 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand Schools Closed on August 24 Amid IMD Rain Alert and Landslide Risk
The Uttarakhand government has declared a holiday for all schools on August 24 as the Indian Meteorological Department issued a heavy‑rain warning and officials warned of heightened landslide danger in the hills.
24 Aug 2026
New Colleges Announced in Nizamabad as Part of City Development Drive
The Telangana government has approved the establishment of several new colleges in Nizamabad to boost higher‑education access in the region.
24 Aug 2026
Parbhani nursing exam supervisor caught photographing question paper, five arrested
Police in Parbhani, Maharashtra, arrested five individuals after a nursing exam invigilator allegedly photographed the test paper within minutes of the exam's start.
24 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath unveils school makeover ahead of 2027 polls
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted a recently renovated school in Uttar Pradesh as part of the government's development drive before the 2027 assembly elections.
24 Aug 2026
Punjab appoints new vice-chancellors for two state universities
Two higher‑education institutions in Punjab have announced the appointment of new vice‑chancellors, marking a leadership change at both campuses.
24 Aug 2026
BITS Pilani’s WILP Awards Degrees to Over 15,000 Working Professionals
The Work Integrated Learning Programme of BITS Pilani conferred academic degrees on 15,153 professionals, marking a large‑scale graduation ceremony.
23 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan disputes claim of rise in government school enrolments
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan has refuted reports suggesting a surge in enrolment at Andhra Pradesh government schools, calling the data inaccurate.
23 Aug 2026
Investigation into Darul Uloom Al‑Safa madrasa in Nepal over registration, student numbers
Nepal's authorities have opened an inquiry into the Darul Uloom Al‑Safa madrasa in Sunsari district, seeking documents on its registration, operation licence, staff and student records, and finances.
23 Aug 2026
CM Jagan says enrollment in Andhra Pradesh government schools plummets
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has warned that student enrollment in Andhra Pradesh's government schools has dropped sharply, raising concerns over the state's education system.
23 Aug 2026
Karnataka NEET 2026 Seat Allotment Results Published on CET Online Portal
The Karnataka Examination Authority has posted the 2026 NEET seat allotment on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, allowing candidates to view their allotted seats online.
23 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Government to Start Rampura School Construction on September 1
The Rajasthan state administration announced that work on the new school in Rampura will commence on September 1, following the recent CJP clash fallout.
23 Aug 2026