Education
NTA to Replace 600 Experts and Introduce Four‑Tier Paper Review System
The National Testing Agency has dismissed around 600 existing experts and will bring in new specialists, while instituting a four‑tier review process for every exam paper to improve quality.
19 Aug 2026
India revamps testing agency after fresh criticism
The government announced a restructuring of the National Testing Agency following renewed criticism of its exam conduct.
19 Aug 2026
Punjab Finance Minister Honors Dr Anshu Kataria as Voice of Private Unaided Colleges
Punjab's Finance Minister presented Dr Anshu Kataria with the title “Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India,” recognizing his role in representing the sector.
19 Aug 2026
School Assembly Highlights Top National, International and Sports Headlines on August 19
On August 19, a school assembly presented a concise roundup of the day’s leading national, international and sports news, using NDTV’s coverage as the source.
19 Aug 2026
Students Protest in Jharkhand, Tribune Reports
The Tribune reports that students in Jharkhand have staged a protest to voice their concerns.
19 Aug 2026
Drishti IAS Releases Daily Karnataka Current Affairs for KPSC Exam – 19 Aug 2026
Drishti IAS published its daily Karnataka current affairs briefing for the KPSC exam on 19 August 2026, aimed at helping aspirants stay updated on state developments.
19 Aug 2026
Jharkhand Government Cancels State Exams Following Student Protests
The Jharkhand administration announced the cancellation of upcoming state examinations after widespread student protests demanding clearer evaluation criteria.
19 Aug 2026
TRE-4 Aspirants Hold Massive Protest in Gardanibagh, Patna
Candidates for Bihar Public Service Commission's TRE‑4 exam gathered in Gardanibagh, Patna, staging a large protest after the notification was released.
19 Aug 2026
Holistic Report Cards to Be Introduced for Class IX from 2026-27
The education board will roll out holistic report cards for Class IX students starting the 2026‑27 academic year.
19 Aug 2026
JKBOSE Schedules UFM Committee Meeting on August 20
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education announced that its UFM Committee will convene on August 20.
18 Aug 2026
UIDAI Updates Aadhaar Biometrics for Over 2 Crore School Children
The Unique Identification Authority of India has finished biometric updates for more than 2 crore school‑age children, linking their Aadhaar numbers with fingerprints and iris data.
18 Aug 2026
UVSP to Announce Improvement Exam Results Today
The University of V… (UVSP) will release the results of its improvement examinations today, a key moment for students aiming to boost their academic records.
18 Aug 2026