MSDE Pushes Skill Development In 662 Border Villages Under Vibrant Villages Programme
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is stepping up its effort to bring livelihood-focused
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FMGE June 2026 Registrations Open; NBEMS sets June 28 Exam Date
According to the official information bulletin, candidates can submit applications online until 11:55 pm on 11 May. NBEMS has scheduled the edit window from 16 to 18 May, while the final opportunity to correct deficient images and documents runs up to 10 June for images and 16 June for required certificates. The exam city intimation slip is due on 17 June, admit cards will be issued on 24 June, and the result is to be declared by 28 July 2026.
SMILE Scheme Expands Support for Transgender Persons and Beggary Rehabilitation Across India
The government said the programme has made visible progress on the ground. As of March 2026, 31,055 individuals had been identified under the beggary rehabilitation sub-scheme, while 9,935 had been rehabilitated. The release also said 21 Garima Grehs, which serve as shelter homes for transgender persons, are currently operational across 17 states, with three more sanctioned in August 2025.
MSME Ministry Trains Over 2,500 Artisans in AI Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme
The training programme was designed as a hands-on exercise, with sessions delivered in simple language and adapted to local contexts so that artisans from diverse trades could use the technology in practical ways. Participants were introduced to AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Indus and Google Gemini, with the focus placed on real-world applications rather than abstract technical instruction.
Japan Opens LOTUS 2026 Call for Indian Researchers, With 1,000 Slots Under Bilateral Science Push
Japan has formally opened applications for the LOTUS Programme FY2026, offering around 1,000 opportunities for
Women Account for Nearly One-Third of CSE 2025 Successes, Says Jitendra Singh
According to the latest CSE 2025 data cited by the minister, 299 of the 958 recommended candidates are women. Dr Singh said this marks a notable rise from roughly 20% about a decade ago, indicating a steady expansion in women’s participation in one of the country’s most competitive examinations.
ANRF Unveils AI Outreach Push, Mission-Mode Programmes to Translate Research into Public Impact
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, SARAL AI is being designed to convert technical research into podcasts, short videos, posters, business briefs, presentations and social media content in 18 Indian languages. The idea is to bridge the gap between laboratories and the public by presenting scientific outcomes in simpler formats that citizens can understand and use.
WAVES OTT Opens Free Access to Yojana, Kurukshetra, Employment News and 227 E-Books
The initiative is designed to widen public access to credible and informative reading material. Yojana and Kurukshetra have long served as reference points for discussions on governance, rural development and socio-economic policy, while Employment News remains an important source for recruitment notices, career guidance and skill-related updates for job seekers. By placing these resources on WAVES OTT without charge, the government is attempting to make reliable informational content easier to reach for students, aspirants, researchers and general readers alike.
India Urges Medical Aspirants To Verify Uzbek University Credentials Before Enrolment
Any student planning to study medicine there must first ensure that the chosen foreign medical institution fully complies with the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021, because Indian registration and future practice rights depend on that compliance.
Pingalaka and Sanjeevaka: An Epic of Friendship, Betrayal, and the Poison of Whispers
The forest in those days was not a gentle green world of birdsong and filtered