Nomination determines the individual entitled to receive statutory dues and benefits in the event of unforeseen circumstances. (AI image) As India moves towards implementing the four labour codes, pursuant to the notification of the final central rules on 8 May 2026, much of the attention has been on wages, working hours and social security. However,…
The US economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2026, with consumer spending and investment revised downward, government data showed on Thursday, AFP reported.Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.6 per cent during the January-March period, according to the…
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) begins the application for Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 examination. The registration process for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services Examination begins on Friday, May 29, on the official website.Through this recruitment drive, the commission will fill 2,285 vacancies in different departments. The recruitment is being held for several posts,…
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is reviewing its vast real estate portfolio to improve returns and may explore setting up a separate subsidiary to manage the assets more efficiently, PTI reported.LIC’s real estate holdings, accumulated over nearly seven decades, are conservatively estimated at more than Rs 60,000 crore.“We have substantial real estate, both inherited…
Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has invited nominations for the National Awards to Teachers 2026 for faculty members of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnics. The nominations can be submitted online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at awards.gov.in.The awards aim to recognise teachers and faculty members for their contribution to teaching,…
Rahul Gandhi, Dharmendra Pradhan Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit back at Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan hours after Pradhan defended the contract given to COEMPT for CBSE results. The row comes amid complaints by several students and parents over alleged low marks, totalling mistakes and issues linked to the CBSE’s online evaluation process.In…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has started the registration process for the NCERT Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 for admission to various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes.Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the entrance examination through the official website, cee.ncert.gov.in.According to the official schedule, the last date to submit…
University of Delhi has announced a special arrangement for students unable to appear for exams on May 28 because of Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations. The university said affected students will be allowed to take the examination after July 4, 2026, provided they inform their principals or heads of departments through email. The move comes after revised moon-sighting…
Exports of mangoes to Japan require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage in Faridabad. (AI image) In a big setback for Indian mango exports, Japan has reportedly stopped importing fresh mangoes from India for the current season. The move has effectively disrupted shipments of Indian mango varieties widely…
NEW DELHI: From replacing lecture-heavy teaching with real-world AI projects in the very first semester to sharply increasing hands-on learning and building shared national GPU infrastructure for colleges, the Centre is preparing a sweeping overhaul of India’s AI curriculum amid growing concerns that existing engineering courses are lagging behind rapid industry shifts in generative AI…
