IIT Jodhpur to Confer Degrees upon 1,442 Graduands at its 12th Convocation on 6 June 2026

Jodhpur, Rajasthan | 5th June 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) is all set to celebrate a landmark academic milestone with its 12th Convocation Ceremony on 6 June 2026, where 1,442 students will be conferred degrees across undergraduate, postgraduate.

Dharmendra Pradhan Assures Action Over CBSE Evaluation Discrepancies, Takes Responsibility for OSM Issues

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has acknowledged concerns surrounding discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 evaluation process and assured students that all grievances will be addressed.

Lok Sabha Clears Enhanced Education Budget; Dharmendra Pradhan Says Higher Education Funding Up 78%

The Lok Sabha on Thursday approved the demands for grants of the Ministry of Education, with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighting a significant rise in budgetary allocations for the sector over the past decade.

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Climbs to 585 as Outbreak Continues to Spread

Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed two more lives, pushing the total death toll to 585 since March 15, according to health authorities. The latest fatalities, both involving children, were reported within a 24-hour period ending Sunday morning.

High Consumption of Packaged Foods Linked to Rising Blood Pressure Among Urban Youth: NIN Study

A recent study conducted by researchers at the Hyderabad-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition has found a strong association between the frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and elevated blood pressure among urban young adults, particularly males.

PM Modi Pushes Faster Execution of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects at PRAGATI Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the importance of effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, urging States to focus not only on infrastructure creation.

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Thundersquall Across Multiple States, Heavy Rainfall Likely in South India

India and Norway have agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership” following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo.

Anthropic Reaches $965 Billion Valuation Following $65 Billion Funding Round

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has announced the completion of a $65 billion Series H funding round, pushing its post-money valuation to $965 billion. The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand computing infrastructure.

Arvind Fashions Appoints Former Unilever Executive Lakshmi Krishnan as CHRO

Arvind Fashions has named Lakshmi Krishnan as its new Chief Human Resources Officer as the fashion retailer strengthens its leadership and organisational capabilities to support future growth.

TV Broadcasters Likely to Challenge Delhi HC’s Ad Cap Verdict in Supreme Court

Television broadcasters are preparing to approach the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court upheld the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) power to enforce a limit of 12 minutes of advertisements per clock hour on television channels.

Box Office Revival Drives Indian Film Industry Back to Theatre-First Releases

India’s entertainment industry is witnessing a major shift as the strong comeback of cinema halls encourages filmmakers and studios to once again prioritise theatrical releases before digital premieres.