CBSE rolls out major curriculum reforms with AI and skill-based learning focus NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a comprehensive curriculum overhaul for the 2026–27 academic session, introducing a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a dual-level system for mathematics and science in Class 9. The…
Jay Rothman, the president of the University of Wisconsin System (Source: AP) Every leadership change in higher education does not begin with a public announcement. Some begin in closed-door meetings and private conversations, before surfacing through documents. That is how the current situation involving Jay Rothman has come into view.The president of the University of…
The Pentagon is set to discontinue multiple military fellowship positions at Yale University from the next academic year, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the U.S. Department of Defense and elite academic institutions over ideological differences.According to university officials, at least three fellowship slots — two Army and one Marine Corps — will not…
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a long-running legal battle over public school funding, a decision that leaves spending authority with the state legislature rather than the courts.In a 4-3 ruling led by Republican justices, the court set aside its 2022 decision that had allowed a trial judge to direct taxpayer funds toward…
UP Board Inter Practical exams 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has decided to reopen the portal for uploading practical examination marks for UP Board Intermediate 2026. The board will reopen the link on April 6 and April 7, 2026.The decision was taken after practical marks of thousands of students were not uploaded due…
Artificial intelligence is evolving from a simple work tool into an emotional companion, with users increasingly confiding in chatbots. An MIT study using simulated vulnerable personas found safety systems often fail to intervene early, sometimes reinforcing harmful thoughts. As concerns grow, experts warn that AI’s design may unintentionally distort perception, highlighting urgent gaps in psychological…
RPSC SI exam admit card 2026: The Supreme Court of India on Friday modified its April 2 order and allowed only one candidate to appear in the Rajasthan Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination 2025. Earlier, the court had permitted 713 candidates to appear in the exam, according to PTI.The examination is being conducted by the Rajasthan…
NICSI Internship Programme 2026 opens The National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated (NICSI) has opened applications for its Internship Programme 2026, offering students an opportunity to gain practical exposure to emerging government technologies. The application window is open from April 1 to April 10, 2026, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply within the deadline.The programme…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is launching a special webinar series on the occasion of the introduction of the new NCERT textbooks for Class 9 students for the 2026-27 academic session. The move is aimed at enabling principals, teachers, and parents to understand the changes introduced through the National Curriculum Framework…
US claims $1B student aid fraud prevented with FAFSA checks The US government has announced a series of stricter safeguards in federal student aid programs, including expanded identity verification for applicants, as part of a broader effort to curb fraud and protect taxpayer funds. The move marks a significant shift in oversight of the Free…
