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The DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Merit List 2026 will be released today, July 7. Candidates can raise objections and request corrections from July 8 to July 9. The final merit list is scheduled for publication on July 10, 2026. This list is prepared based on Class 10 marks and other eligibility criteria. Successful candidates can then participate in the Centralised Admission Process counselling rounds.

Aspiring candidates have until July 8, 2026, to apply for the State Bank of India’s Probationary Officer recruitment drive, aiming to fill 1,500 vacancies. A graduation degree and an age limit of 21-30 years are key eligibility criteria. The selection involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by interviews. Successful applicants can expect a starting basic pay of Rs 48,480, with an approximate annual CTC of Rs 21.97 lakh in Mumbai.

Kerala’s health department is taking decisive action to end the practice of admitting patients on hospital floors due to overcrowding. Initial efforts will focus on the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode medical colleges, with plans to relocate services and construct new facilities. This initiative aims to ensure all patients receive proper beds, addressing recent widespread criticism of the public healthcare system.

India is witnessing a significant number of engineering colleges shutting down, with 58 institutions slated for progressive closure in the 2025-26 academic year. This move, driven by low admissions and faculty shortages, primarily impacts Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. While existing students can complete their degrees, no new admissions will be permitted, signaling a gradual end to operations for these colleges.

Higher education institutions are now mandated by the UGC to integrate approved SWAYAM MOOCs into their degree programs for the July 2026 semester. Universities must map these online courses with existing syllabi and ensure student registration before deadlines. This initiative aims to make SWAYAM courses a core part of academic planning, moving beyond optional learning. Institutions can also conduct examinations on campus, offering students more flexibility.

At just 21, law student Shreya Singhal challenged Section 66A of the Information Technology Act before the Supreme Court after it was used to arrest people over online posts. In 2015, the court struck down the provision as unconstitutional, ruling that its vague language violated free speech and enabled arbitrary arrests. The landmark judgment strengthened digital rights in India, while Singhal has since continued advocating for constitutional freedoms and carefully framed online speech laws.

TG EAPCET 2026 mock seat allotment results are out on tgeapcet.nic.in, offering candidates a preview of their admission chances. A crucial web option editing window remains open until July 7, allowing adjustments to college and course preferences. The first phase provisional seat allotment is expected by July 10, with admissions confirmed through fee payment and self-reporting by July 14.

Aspiring nurses can now download their MP PNST 2026 admit cards, released on July 4th. The entrance exam for the BSc Nursing program is scheduled for July 10th. Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket and valid photo ID to the online examination. Verify all details on the admit card promptly to avoid issues on exam day.

A viral video of a 12-year-old boy criticizing the delay in summer vacation announcements in Kashmir has prompted action from the Child Welfare Committee. The committee ordered the removal of the video and an FIR, citing lack of parental consent. Kashmir’s chief cleric also voiced concerns about minors’ social media exposure, sparking debate on children’s rights and online presence.

AIIMS has released the BSc Nursing 2026 entrance exam results, allowing candidates to download scorecards and the merit list from aiimsexams.ac.in. Qualified students can now prepare for the upcoming online counselling process, with AIIMS, New Delhi, set to announce the detailed schedule shortly. Aspiring nurses are urged to regularly check the official website for crucial updates regarding seat allocation.