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Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist and youngest Nobel laureate, releases her memoir Finding My Way, sharing personal insights on her journey from surviving a Taliban attack to graduating from Oxford with a PPE degree. The book reveals her secret romance and cultural challenges balancing family expectations. Malala’s career spans from her early BBC blog to founding the Malala Fund and serving as a UN Messenger of Peace, championing girls’ education worldwide.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the registration deadline for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for Class 9 and 11 admissions till October 23, 2025. The exam will be held on February 7, 2026. Candidates can apply at cbseitems.nic.in or navodaya.gov.in and edit their forms between October 24-26, 2025.

The TS PGECET 2025 M.Pharmacy seat allotment result will be released today on the official website pgecet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates can check their provisional seat allotment and must report to their allotted colleges for document verification and admission confirmation by October 25, 2025. SMS alerts will notify successful candidates. Detailed instructions for checking the result and completing admission formalities are available on the official portal.

Aspiring teachers in Karnataka can now apply for the KARTET 2025 exam, a crucial step for teaching roles in state schools. Applications open October 23rd and close November 9th, with the exam set for December 7th. Eligibility details and application procedures are outlined. Qualified candidates will receive lifelong valid certificates.

IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur, premier engineering institutes, show distinct strengths according to NIRF 2025. IIT Bombay excels in teaching, research, and graduate outcomes, securing higher rankings. IIT Kanpur, however, leads slightly in outreach and inclusivity. Both contribute significantly to India's future innovators, with IIT Bombay holding a stronger overall perception.

A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications will impact new foreign applicants from September 21, 2025. USCIS confirms F-1 students in the United States are exempt when changing status. This allows international graduates to transition to professional roles without the significant cost. The fee targets overseas hires, not those already integrated into the US workforce.

Aspiring doctors, heed this call! The AIIMS INI CET 2025 registration for postgraduate medical courses concludes today, October 21, 2025. This crucial exam opens doors to MD, MS, and other specializations. Ensure your online application, including document uploads and fee payment, is finalized before the deadline to secure your chance.

Delhi Police recruitment 2025: The Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2025 application process closes today, October 21, 2025. A total of 7,565 vacancies are available for male and female candidates, with eligibility requiring Class 12 qualification and age between 18 and 25 years. The selection process includes CBT, PET, PMT, and a medical exam. Candidates can apply at ssc.nic.in and must pay the fee by October 22. The CBT is scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited has released admit cards for its 2025 recruitment exams for Junior Engineer, Engineer/Officer, and Junior Operator roles. The Computer-Based Test is scheduled for October 31, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official IOCL website. The exam will feature 100 multiple-choice questions with negative marking.

The Railway Recruitment Board has opened applications for 5,810 Non-Technical Popular Category posts on rrbapply.gov.in. Open to both graduate and undergraduate candidates, the selection process includes Computer Based Tests and skill tests. Interested individuals must meet educational and age criteria, with applications closing soon.

University tuition fees in England will rise annually from 2026, linked to the RPIx inflation rate. The DfE confirmed that maintenance loans will also increase in line with inflation. Only universities meeting OfS quality thresholds can charge the full fee. A new Lifelong Learning Entitlement will begin in autumn 2026. Universities UK welcomed the plan, while the UCU criticised it. Further details on maintenance grants are expected in the Autumn Budget on November 26.

SSC CPO final result 2024: The SSC has announced the final result of the CPO 2024 recruitment for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs. A total of 5,296 candidates have been recommended, while results for 120 candidates remain withheld or affected by debarment. The final selection follows document verification and medical examinations. Category-wise details, cut off marks, and candidate lists have been published. Candidates can download the result PDF via the official SSC website by following the specified steps.

President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee takes effect today, applying to new petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the US without a valid H-1B visa. USCIS requires proof of payment or approved exceptions via pay.gov, while exemptions remain rare and tightly controlled. The rule excludes amendments, extensions, or changes of status for those inside the US. Legal challenges have already been filed, with employers expressing concern over the fee’s impact on hiring skilled foreign workers.

The US federal government shutdown is impacting over 65,000 low-income children. Head Start programs are running out of funds, with some already using emergency money. If Congress does not act, many more programs will lose grants. This threatens classrooms, meals, and developmental support for children. Families and staff face strain, and rural areas are particularly vulnerable.

The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship has opened its Buffalo campus, accepting applications for fall 2026. Located in the newly purchased One News Plaza, the Institute offers a two-year business programme at $8,900 per year and a one-year Advanced Certificate in AI & Business. Founded by Tom Golisano, the Institute aims to provide practical skills through internships and expert talks. Scholarships from Buffalo Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula support students.

The University of Arizona has become the sixth of nine invited institutions to reject the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” UA President Suresh Garimella cited the need to preserve academic freedom, institutional independence, and merit-based research funding. The compact links federal funding access to strict policy compliance. The Arizona Board of Regents supported UA’s decision, which also followed strong opposition from faculty, students, and local government bodies, as reported by the Arizona Daily Star (tucson.com).

The US government shutdown threatens federal funding for Head Start programmes, putting over 65,000 vulnerable preschool children at risk. Many centres have missed payments and are relying on reserves or local aid. If the shutdown continues, more closures will follow, affecting essential early education and support services for low-income families. The shutdown also impacts related assistance programmes like WIC and Medicaid, heightening challenges for thousands of families nationwide.

The US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has furloughed around 1,400 employees due to an ongoing government shutdown, leaving fewer than 400 staff to oversee critical nuclear operations. This marks the first furlough in the agency's history since 2000. According to the BBC, key programmes, including nuclear weapons transport and modernisation, are at risk. The shutdown, now in its 20th day, has impacted over 1.4 million federal workers amid stalled political negotiations.

Tech entrepreneur Jack Dorsey’s endorsement of Congressman Thomas Massie has spotlighted the Kentucky lawmaker’s independent and principled approach. An MIT-trained engineer and entrepreneur turned politician, Massie bridges innovation and rural American values. Known for challenging partisan norms, opposing major spending bills, and advocating constitutional governance, he remains a distinctive, influential voice in Congress with strong grassroots support.

The Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is disrupting America’s tech ecosystem, hitting startups, small businesses, and AI-focused roles hardest. While aimed at protecting domestic workers, the policy is shrinking talent pools, slowing recruitment, and straining international workers. Companies are turning to upskilling and university partnerships, but short-term disruptions could undermine U.S. innovation and global competitiveness.