india The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has updated the registration schedule for JAM 2027. Applications will now open on September 12, 2026, and close on October 12, 2026. The official information brochure for JAM 2027 was released on August 31. The exam itself is set for February 14, 2027, across seven available papers. Qualified candidates can then use their scores to apply for postgraduate programs at various IITs.
science A new study discovered microbes in Antarctic soil that are nowhere else on Earth. Researchers from CIRES at CU Boulder found these unique organisms while studying underground life. They analyzed over 100 Antarctic strains against nearly 500 global strains. Ninety percent of the Antarctic strains matched nothing in worldwide databases. This finding suggests Antarctica holds unique biological history that needs protection.
The BJP accused the Congress government of suppressing democratic rights after N. Ramchander Rao was stopped by police in Tarnaka. He was attempting to visit Nalgonda district to meet party president N. Varshith Reddy. This incident occurred less than a week after a similar attempt to visit Ramanthapur. Mr. Rao asserted that democracy is under threat and challenged the CM's administration. The BJP plans to intensify its agitation while questioning government achievements. 😠
india Classes for the BSc (Hons) in Data Sciences and Economics began on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at IIM-B's Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies. Around 80 students have joined this inaugural cohort from 20 different States across India. Of these 80 students, 25% were enrolled with full or partial scholarships. The school aims to train bilingual minds comfortable between business, public policy, economics, and science. This initial cohort of 80 is projected to grow to about 2,400 students by 2034.
india Kannada organizations announced that the State government has directed the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) to adopt a resolution supporting the Mahajan Commission recommendations. This directive came after activists complained to the State government about the BCC's delays in passing the required resolution. The demand was initially raised in March, but the resolution was finally pushed through following state intervention. The government also reprimanded the BCC Commissioner for previous delays and references. Activists are now demanding the Central government implement the Mahajan Commission report fully. ✊
entertainment Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled an incident where his daughter in Dubai Mall asked for a small bag. He initially expected the cost to be around ₹15,000–₹20,000, thinking it was due to inflation. However, the bag was priced at ₹2.5 lakh, which deeply shocked him. Despite feeling it was a waste, he ultimately could not refuse his daughter's demand. This highlights the common parenting struggle between setting financial boundaries and managing personal guilt. 😔
world Rising sea levels are posing a massive threat to millions of residents across Kolkata and Mumbai. The United Nations has highlighted this serious environmental risk in both major Indian cities. Specifically, the danger is projected to affect huge populations in these metropolitan areas. This situation highlights the severe impact of climate change on coastal urban life. Further urgent action is needed to mitigate the potential loss of homes. 🌊
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has mandated the completion of all pending civil works within one week. This directive was issued by TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary during a meeting at the Sudharma conference hall on Tuesday. The nine-day annual festival, Salakatla Brahmotsavam, is set to start from September 15. Officials briefed the EO on ongoing tasks like temple painting and barricading arrangements. Chowdary stressed that no unfinished work should bother devotees during the festival.
science Scientists confirmed two new exoplanets orbiting the red dwarf star TOI-1752, located about 337 light-years from Earth. The planets, TOI-1752 b and TOI-1752 c, were confirmed by an international team led by Alberto Peláez Torres. TOI-1752 b is a scorching hot world potentially covered in lava, while TOI-1752 c is in an optimistic habitable zone. TOI-1752 c has a radius of 2.29 times Earth's and takes 32.7 days to orbit its star. Future observations with telescopes like JWST will investigate if TOI-1752 c can support liquid water.
business HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan is stepping down after two months as chairman Rajiv Kumar pushed for major changes. This happened at HDFC Bank Ltd. on Saturday, following internal disagreements over growth strategies and executive replacements. Jagdishan resisted Kumar's demands for a more aggressive tech and loan growth approach. The bank is now engaging a recruitment firm to find a successor quickly. Analysts worry this sudden move might negatively impact the bank's stock performance and revenue momentum. 🏦
sports The first El Clásico of the season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is officially scheduled for October 25th. This highly anticipated match will take place at the Camp Nou, pitting the two favorites against each other. The kick-off time is set for 9pm CET for this crucial encounter. These Clásicos are vital for determining the La Liga title outcome in the 2026-27 season. Both teams currently hold three consecutive wins, making consistency a key factor going forward. ⚽
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