From Hindi to Tamil, AI learns India’s voice: IIT Bombay launches BharatGen, a model built for the nation’s languages and people

IIT Bombay has introduced BharatGen, a homegrown AI platform designed to overcome language barriers and create technology tailored for India’s linguistic diversity. Developed with support from the IndiaAI Mission and DST, the initiative features advanced models for text, speech, and document understanding across 22 scheduled Indian languages, aiming to transform sectors such as education, healthcare,…

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Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha 5: BSEB issues important notice on biometric matching, admit card submission for candidates

Bihar Sakshamta Pariksha 5 The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released an important notice for candidates who appeared in the Sakshamta Pariksha (Fifth) 2026.According to the board, all candidates who took the examination will have to complete the biometric matching process and submit their original admit cards through the office of the District Programme…

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IIM Bangalore receives Tata Trusts support for new undergraduate school, first batch to begin classes in August

IIM Bangalore is set to begin a new phase in higher education with the launch of its School of Undergraduate Studies, supported by Tata Trusts. The initiative will introduce residential undergraduate programmes combining Economics, Data Science and business studies, while focusing on faculty development, research and infrastructure as the institute expands beyond its traditional management…

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‘Forced to continue PM SHRI’: Kerala CM V D Satheesan says Centre ‘shouldn’t interfere with curriculum freedom’

Kerala CM VD Satheesan (File photo) The Kerala government on Wednesday said it will continue with the Centre’s PM SHRI scheme despite its objections to certain aspects of the programme, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan saying the state is effectively compelled to remain part of it because the previous government had already signed the…

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Supreme Court defers NEET-UG 2026 re-test challenge hearing to July, petition questions nationwide exam cancellation

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a petition against the NTA’s decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and hold a fresh examination for nearly 22 lakh aspirants. The plea claims the nationwide re-test unfairly affects honest candidates and questions whether alleged irregularities at specific centres justify cancelling the entire examination. The Supreme Court deferred…

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UP Board withdraws recognition of 465 non-functional schools in UP

PRAYAGRAJ: In a major administrative action, UP Board has automatically withdrawn the recognition of 465 self-financed schools across the state after finding that they neither sent any students to Board examinations nor conducted classes for two consecutive academic sessions, 2024-25 and 2025-26.The highest number of derecognised institutions belongs to the Prayagraj region, with 150 schools,…

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