Education

October 30, 2026 3:40 PM

Empowered villages key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday called for holistic rural development to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, saying villages must have quality infrastructure, essential services and livelihood opportunities that enable residents to lead dignified lives. Addressing the Golden Jubi...

October 29, 2026 10:50 PM

JEE (Main) 2027: NTA advises applicants to keep DigiLocker credentials handy

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday issued an advisory for JEE (Main) 2027 aspirants to keep DigiLocker credentials and other documents ready before starting the process of filling the online application form. The NTA had opened the online application process for JEE (Main) 2027 on Octobe...

October 28, 2026 10:24 AM

Schools closed in parts of J’khand till Oct 29 in view of cyclone ‘Arnab’

Schools in four districts of Jharkhand will remain closed on October 28 and 29 due to rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab, officials said on Wednesday. The district administrations of Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega have ordered the closure of schools in view of the prevailing we...

October 27, 2026 12:04 PM

Free NEET, JEE coaching for 200 students in Maharashtra’s Nanded amid drought

The Nanded district administration will provide free coaching for NEET, JEE and CET entrance examinations to 200 meritorious students from economically weaker rural families to help them pursue higher education despite financial constraints amid drought conditions in Maharashtra, officials said. St...