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The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, is a nationwide hackathon encouraging innovation among students from classes 6–12. Organized by DoSEL, NITI Aayog, and AICTE, it focuses on Atmanirbhar and Samriddh Bharat themes. Registration is open till October 11, with evaluations through December and results in January 2026.

CFA Level 1 result 2025: The CFA Institute has released the CFA Level 1 August 2025 results on cfainstitute.org, with a recorded pass rate of 43%. This marks a slight drop from February and May 2025, which both stood at 45%. Candidates can check their results online using their registered email credentials. The CFA Programme consists of three exam levels assessing investment analysis skills. Upcoming results for Level 2 and Level 3 are scheduled for release in October 2025.

Indian Air Force Day 2025: The Indian Air Force marks its 93rd anniversary on 8 October 2025 with grand celebrations at Hindon Air Force Station. The article explores the IAF’s legacy, eligibility criteria for aspiring fighter pilots, and the demanding training process. It highlights the evolving role of the IAF in combat and humanitarian missions, as well as the physical and psychological challenges faced by fighter pilots who operate cutting-edge aircraft while upholding the force’s motto, Touch the Sky with Glory.

TSLPRB TSRTC recruitment 2025 is now open for 1,743 vacancies, including 1,000 Driver and 743 Shramik posts. Interested candidates can apply online at tgprb.in from October 8 to 28, 2025. Eligibility, age criteria, application fee, medical fitness, and selection process details are provided. Candidates must submit documents, pay fees online, and prepare for PMT, driving test, and certificate verification.

Banaras Hindu University reviewed NEP 2020 implementation, focusing on the First Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), flexible Major-Minor options, and multi-exit pathways. Discussions covered internships, multidisciplinary courses, and SWAYAM credit integration. The meeting emphasized practical learning, credit pacing, and potential future lateral entry policies, aiming to enhance student flexibility, academic quality, and alignment with NEP 2020 reforms.

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the 2025 results for Assistant Superintendent Jails PST and Constable PET/PST exams. Thirty candidates qualified for ASJ, while 785 cleared Constable rounds. Candidates can check their results on jkssb.nic.in under the ‘Results’ section. Download the PDFs to verify roll numbers and names. Updates on the next recruitment stage will follow.

The CBSE Board Exam 2026 LOC form submission deadline is today. Schools and principals must submit the List of Candidates form via the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, to register students for Class 10 and 12 exams. While the submission closes today, the late fee payment window remains open until 11 October. The board has highlighted the importance of timely submission to ensure candidates’ eligibility. Exams will begin on February 17, 2026, across India and abroad.

India has added 17 crore jobs between 2017–18 and 2023–24, with a notable surge in women’s workforce participation. Employment rose to 64.33 crore, while the unemployment rate dropped to 3.2%. Formal employment, wages, and self-employment also grew, driven by government schemes and sectoral shifts. Key initiatives are supporting skilling, women’s inclusion, and job creation across both rural and urban areas, marking a significant transformation in India’s labour market.

Today is the last day to register for Rajasthan NEET UG counselling 2025 round 3 at rajugneet2025.in. Eligible candidates, including fresh applicants and those who missed joining in round 2, must complete registration before 11:55 pm. The provisional merit list will be released on October 11, followed by choice filling and security deposit payment from October 11–13.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the company will cover the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee introduced by President Trump. In an internal message, Huang emphasised the importance of immigration for Nvidia’s success and pledged to continue sponsoring H-1B visas despite the increased costs. He highlighted that legal immigration remains vital for US technological leadership and assured staff Nvidia will absorb all associated visa fees, as reported by Business Insider.

After the Trump administration ended federal recognition of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, Iowa chose to continue it at the state level. The Iowa Department of Education will honor top-performing schools in categories like high achievement and closing achievement gaps. The 2025 awards will be announced in October, ensuring the state maintains decades-long recognition of educational excellence despite the federal program’s end.

BTSC recruitment 2025: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced recruitment for 4,654 posts including Junior Engineer (JE), Work Inspector (WI), Hostel Manager (HM), and Dental Hygienist (DH). The application process begins on October 10, 2025, and ends on November 10, 2025. Candidates must meet specific educational and age criteria for each post. Applications can be submitted via the official BTSC website. Detailed eligibility, pay scale, and fee structures have been released for all positions.

Alberta’s teachers’ strike enters its second day as schools remain closed. The government signals flexibility on hiring up to 4,500 teachers and 2,000 assistants, but rejects class size caps. The Alberta Teachers’ Association argues staffing increases alone are insufficient, calling for smaller classes and more funding. Negotiations continue amid uncertainty over a resolution.

Twenty-five leading US universities are facing a critical talent shortage due to President Trump’s overhaul of the H-1B visa programme. A new $100,000 fee and rule changes favouring older applicants threaten international graduate student recruitment and hiring of foreign-born academics. Institutions like Stanford, Columbia, and Michigan are among the hardest hit. Legal action is underway, but uncertainty remains. According to Forbes, experts warn this could reshape the future of US research and academia.

Princeton tops the 2026 U.S. News National University Rankings, followed by Harvard at No. 3 and Yale tied at No. 4, reaffirming their Ivy League dominance. Penn ranks seventh, Cornell 12th, Brown and Dartmouth 13th, and Columbia 15th. The rankings highlight differences in research strength, faculty resources, and student outcomes among these elite universities.

The Trump administration has warned federal workers may not receive back pay during the current government shutdown, breaking decades of precedent. A new memo states that back pay depends on congressional approval, reversing the 2019 law guaranteeing payment after shutdowns. This move is seen as a political tactic amid ongoing negotiations, leaving around 750,000 furloughed workers uncertain about their future pay as Congress remains deadlocked.

Houston ISD has laid off 160 uncertified teachers and 54 staff amid declining enrolment and budget cuts, reassigning 232 teachers to new roles. The district faces an 8,000-student drop and potential $67 million revenue loss. Similar enrolment declines across U.S. districts are driving layoffs, reassignments, and school consolidation to maintain educational quality amid fiscal strain.

Princeton professor Jan-Werner Müller warns that the Trump administration’s proposed “compact” for select universities trades autonomy for political compliance. Framed as reform, it imposes ideological controls and caps on foreign students. Müller argues it threatens academic freedom, turning campuses into tools of loyalty, and urges universities to reject the offer to protect independent inquiry.

Matthew D. Shoulders, a leading expert in protein folding and engineering, has been appointed head of MIT’s Department of Chemistry, effective January 16, 2026. A MacVicar Faculty Fellow and Broad Institute associate, he has made major research contributions in biochemistry, disease therapy, and agriculture. He is also recognised for his commitment to teaching, mentoring, and institutional service. Shoulders succeeds Troy Van Voorhis, who led the department from 2019, as reported by MIT News.

California has created a new Office of Civil Rights to address antisemitism in public schools, with an annual cost of $4 million. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law to improve safety for Jewish students, following incidents like Nazi symbols on campuses. The office will train staff and advise lawmakers. Critics argue the law may limit open classroom discussions on contentious topics such as Palestine, raising concerns over academic freedom, as reported by the Associated Press.