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Pralhad Joshi has formally assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education. This leadership change follows the resignation of former minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The ministry faces scrutiny over competitive examination irregularities and student demands. Joshi also holds portfolios for Consumer Affairs and New and Renewable Energy. The Cockroach Janta Party withdrew its protest after Pradhan’s resignation.

The Union Public Service Commission has announced Engineering Services Main Examination 2026 results. One thousand three hundred forty candidates qualified for the upcoming personality tests. These shortlisted candidates must update their details and upload documents online. This crucial online process is required for interview eligibility and e-Summon Letters. The interview schedule will be announced separately by the Commission later.

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department released the AP TET 2026 admit card today. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website tet2dsc.apcfss.in. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode from August 5 to August 21. Applicants must log in using their registration number and date of birth to access the hall ticket. A printed admit card and valid photo ID are mandatory for entry.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday. He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to ongoing protests. Pradhan’s tenure saw the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. His political journey began in student politics in Odisha many years ago. He previously held key portfolios in the Union government since 2014.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CMS Examination 2026 e-admit cards online. Candidates must download and print their admit cards for the August 2, 2026 examination. Essential items like a printout of the admit card and valid photo ID are mandatory. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.

The Indian Air Force has invited offline applications for six Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Group C civilian posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and are aged between 18 and 25 years can apply. Selection will be based solely on a written examination covering four subjects. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format with the required documents to the notified address by July 27, 2026, without any application fee.

CIET-NCERT has announced recruitment for various contractual positions under PAB-approved projects for the 2026-27 period. The vacancies are available for candidates with experience in education technology, research, eContent development, media, training and project implementation. Selected candidates will work at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi, until March 31, 2027. Interested applicants must submit applications by July 30, 2026, at 11 pm and follow eligibility and document verification requirements.

After scoring just 54% in his Class 10 board exams, Jainendrajeet feared his academic dreams were over. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt his study routine with discipline, consistency and strong fundamentals. Studying up to 10 hours daily, learning from friends and solving previous years’ questions helped him improve dramatically—from 41 marks in Maths to a perfect score in JEE Mathematics. His journey eventually led him to IIT Bombay’s Computer Science programme, inspiring JEE and NEET aspirants to persevere.

Three SRM University mechatronics graduates—Vignesh M, Vibhakar Senthil and Karthikeyan B—skipped campus placements to develop indigenous defence technology for Indian soldiers. They founded Torus Robotics in 2019 and created the MARS UGV, an electric unmanned ground vehicle designed for surveillance, logistics and explosive handling in extreme terrains like Siachen Glacier. Recognised by DRDO, iDEX and national innovation programmes, their startup aims to reduce soldiers’ physical burden while strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence technology.

No official government holiday has been declared for schools or colleges in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana on July 24, 2026. However, several private institutions have suspended classes following a bandh called by student organisations. Parents and students are advised to verify the status of their school or college through official WhatsApp groups, SMS alerts, emails or by contacting the institution directly before travelling. Local transport and protest updates should also be monitored.