RV University students win HackFest 2026 with technology to track and reduce carbon footprints BENGALURU: Medha Umesh and Sai Yasasvi Kancharla, second-year B.Tech (Honours) students from RV University, secured first place in the GreenTech & Impact track at HackFest 2026, a 24-hour national-level hackathon held on October 28 and 29 at Sai Vidya Institute of … Read more
Karnataka to introduce single recruitment exam for FDA, SDA and equivalent posts across 33 departments BENGALURU: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has decided to conduct a common examination for recruitment to various posts, including First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA) and other equivalent positions across departments requiring similar educational qualifications.Until now, this facility … Read more
AICTE introduces four schemes for infrastructure development and capacity building in technical education NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced four schemes under its Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building (IDC) initiatives for the academic year 2026-27. The schemes will provide financial assistance to eligible institutions for infrastructure development, practical learning, … Read more
DYPIU Pune hosts national biotechnology symposium; experts discuss healthcare, agriculture and pandemic preparedness PUNE: The School of Biosciences and Bioengineering (SoBB) at D. Y. Patil International University (DYPIU), Akurdi, Pune, organised the 3rd National Symposium on ‘Recent Advances in Biotechnology: Innovations, Applications and Future Perspectives’ at Shantai Auditorium on October 14, 2026. The symposium brought … Read more
New KVS app to help parents monitor children’s attendance and academic performance; verification deadline announced PRAYAGRAJ: Parents of students enrolled in more than 1,200 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country will soon be able to keep a closer watch on their children’s school life without waiting for parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) or depending on messages from … Read more
The West Bengal government has reportedly decided to prohibit teaching and non-teaching staff of government-run and government-aided schools from participating in political activities, School Education Minister Deepak Barman said on Thursday. The state is also considering a teacher accountability mechanism that could link annual salary increments and promotions with students’ learning outcomes from the next … Read more
Students continue their indefinite sit-in outside the SRFTI Vice-Chancellor’s office, demanding accountability for alleged campus violence, better security arrangements and action against those responsible. Amid an escalating standoff between the administration and students of the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), the institute’s Registrar, Deepak Kumar, has said that concerns raised by parents of … Read more
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the registration deadline for Phase 2 of the Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026-27 to October 31, 2026. Eligible industries and organisations interested in participating in the initiative can now complete their registration through the official portal, ifp.aicte.gov.in.The programme is aimed at strengthening collaboration between technical … Read more
BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026: UGC asks colleges to observe BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week from November 1; check seven daily themes NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities and colleges across India to actively participate in BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW) 2026, scheduled from November 1 to 7. The initiative will be … Read more
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Australian government has introduced biometric requirements, including fingerprints and a facial image, for visa applicants in India, as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure, efficient and trusted visa system. Indian students planning to study in Australia may now have an additional step to complete during their … Read more