Persistence wins: Pooja clears BPSC after 6 failures, secures DSP post

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:42 PM

Patna, June 26 (IANS) Pooja Kumari from Buxar district in Bihar is an inspiration for students preparing for competitive examinations. While many students give up after repeated failures, Pooja did not lose hope. She secured the 999th rank in the 70th BPSC examination and was selected for the post of DSP.

Adani University revamps curriculum for AI era, introduces industry-focused learning

IANS | June 26, 2026 3:59 PM

Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, Adani University on Friday announced a major overhaul of its academic curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing AI-focused learning, expanded industry exposure and a stronger emphasis on holistic development.

NEET retest: Not just end of ordeal, NTA’s student-centric focus presents model for future

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The retest of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) was conducted with all fairness and without any major hiccups on June 21 across the country by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the central agency under the Ministry of Education for conducting multiple national-level competitive exams for admission to higher institutions.

Govt girls school blown up in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | June 24, 2026 2:11 PM

Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) A government girls' primary school was destroyed in an overnight blast in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lower South Waziristan district, local media reported on Wednesday.

CUET UG 2026 results announced for over 11.6 lakh students

IANS | June 23, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday declared the results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, bringing relief to lakhs of students awaiting admission to undergraduate programmes across the country.

Gujarat project to help children secure patents for innovative ideas

IANS | June 23, 2026 3:01 PM

Gandhinagar, June 23 (IANS) A new initiative aimed at helping children transform original ideas into intellectual property rights has been launched in Gujarat, with plans to support the filing of provisional patents for up to 30 innovations developed by school-age students.