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Rose-Hulman students have developed a remarkable wearable device tailored for visually impaired individuals. This innovative headgear employs advanced sensors to identify surrounding obstacles, providing users with haptic feedback. With a remarkable twelve-hour battery life on a single charge, this device empowers users with greater independence. The project’s goal is to enhance the day-to-day experiences of those with vision impairments.

The Haryana Board of School Education has announced the HTET 2025 results for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Candidates can access their scorecards online using their registration number and date of birth. HBSE has also opened the OMR sheet download facility for a ₹100 fee from September 1 to October 23, 2026, enabling candidates to review their responses.

The National Testing Agency has released the advance city intimation slips for the UGC NET June 2026 re-examination for English, Commerce and Sociology. Scheduled for September 9 and 10, the re-test follows concerns over errors in the question papers. Candidates can check their allotted examination city online, while admit cards will be issued separately.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited eligible Higher Educational Institutions to apply for recognition to offer Open and Distance Learning and online programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The application process covers sessions beginning January-February 2027 onwards. Institutions must register through the UGC DEB portal, while applications will be scrutinised before recognition is granted.

IIT Kharagpur has released the JAM 2027 information brochure and revised the registration schedule. Applications will open on September 12 through the official website, with the entrance test scheduled for February 14, 2027, across 114 cities. Candidates can choose from seven test papers, while JAM scores will be used for admission to several postgraduate programmes.

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The Bihar Public Service Commission has postponed the online application process for TRE 4.0, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026. The recruitment drive initially covers 32,388 teaching vacancies across Classes 1 to 12. BPSC cited administrative reasons for the delay and will announce fresh registration dates shortly. Candidates should await official updates.

AIIMS CRE-5 re-examination at a Jaipur centre was disrupted by server failures, delayed commencement and power outages on August 31, prompting candidates to protest outside the venue. AIIMS has cancelled the affected test and is expected to conduct it again. The disruption came a day after technical problems were reported at the same centre during NEET-PG 2026.

Soban Singh Jeena University has released the final answer key for the Uttarakhand B.Ed/M.Ed Entrance Examination 2026 held on August 16. Candidates can download the course-wise key and calculate their probable scores. The university is expected to announce the entrance exam results soon, followed by the merit list, rank cards and counselling process for admissions.

Dr John Eng, a physician and researcher at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, played a pivotal role in the scientific history behind modern GLP-1 medicines. In 1992, his research identified exendin-4 in Gila monster venom, leading to exenatide, marketed as Byetta, the first FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes. Although Eng did not discover Ozempic or semaglutide, his work helped establish the therapeutic potential of targeting the GLP-1 receptor.