Bengal govt extends UG admission deadline to August 5 after SC clears WBJEE under revised OBC list

Kolkata, India: The West Bengal government on Monday extended the deadline for admissions through the centralised admission portal for undergraduate courses in state-run and aided colleges for the 2025–26 academic session to August 5 (midnight).The admission portal, launched on July 17, initially faced challenges following a Calcutta High Court stay on the state’s revised OBC…

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Odisha to set up 835 model primary schools in first phase of flagship scheme: Chief Minister

Bhubaneswar, India: The Odisha government will develop 835 model primary schools under the first phase of its flagship Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya scheme.These high-quality primary schools will function as feeder schools for high schools across the state.The government plans to spend Rs 7 crore per school. Schools with over 100 students, classes from pre-primary…

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Rajasthan Education Minister says over 12 lakh new students enrolled in government schools

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Monday announced that more than 12 lakh new students have enrolled in government schools across the state this academic year, attributing the rise to improved standards of education in the public sector.Speaking to ANI, Dilawar said, “This time, more than 12 lakh enrollments have taken place, i.e….

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Meta will now let candidates use AI in interviews: Is this the future of hiring in Silicon Valley?

In a move that might signal a seismic shift in how talent is evaluated, Meta has confirmed that it is actively testing AI-enabled interviews where coding candidates can use an artificial intelligence assistant during the assessment process.The update was first reported by 404 Media, which accessed an internal memo titled “AI-Enabled Interviews—Call for Mock Candidates.”…

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