Times of India

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the NDA-1 and CAPF ACs 2025 results. Candidates can check their qualifying status on upsc.gov.in. Qualified CAPF ACs candidates must appear for physical tests conducted by ITBP. UPSC has opened a 15-day window to update key personal details. Non-qualifiers can access their mark sheets online for 30 days. A total of 735 candidates have cleared the NDA-1 and INAC 2025 examinations.

Educational institutions in 17 districts of Bihar will remain closed during the first phase of the Assembly elections to ensure smooth polling and encourage voter participation. Voting will take place in 121 constituencies across North and South Bihar on November 6. The Election Commission has deployed a large workforce and imposed strict security measures at nomination centres. The nomination process ends on October 17, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.

RSSB Ayush Officer recruitment 2025: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the Ayush Officer Recruitment 2025 notification for 1,535 posts across Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani disciplines. The online application process is open from October 10 to November 8, 2025, via rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Eligible candidates must hold BAMS, BUMS, or BHMS degrees and fall within the 21–40 age range. The selection includes a written exam on December 16, followed by document verification and medical examination.

Over the past five years, Nobel Peace Prize recipients have hailed from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, underscoring that peace efforts transcend academic fields. Laureates include journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, physicist Narges Mohammadi, philologist Ales Bialiatski, and the collective voice of atomic bomb survivors, Nihon Hidankyo. In 2025, Venezuelan engineer-turned-activist María Corina Machado was honoured for her democratic advocacy. Their stories highlight courage, resilience, and a shared commitment to justice, freedom, and peace.

President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee has alarmed US school districts relying on international teachers, especially in STEM and special education. With over 2,300 H-1B educators in 500 districts, the fee could worsen teacher shortages and burden underfunded schools. Lawsuits challenge the policy, citing its threat to educational quality and workforce stability.

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan industrial engineer and opposition leader, has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless fight for democracy against authoritarian rule. Her journey from academia to activism reflects a fusion of technical precision and civic courage. Founder of Súmate and leader of Vente Venezuela, Machado has endured persecution, exile, and political bans. Her engineering mindset underpins her approach to governance, showing that democracy, like any system, requires constant, principled maintenance.

OICL Assistant Result 2025: The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has released the Assistant Result 2025 for the Tier I Preliminary Examination on its official website, orientalinsurance.org.in. Candidates who cleared the exam can download the result PDF and check their roll numbers. The Mains exam is scheduled for October 28, 2025. Detailed scorecards and cut-off marks will be released soon. Candidates must follow official instructions to download call letters for the next stages of recruitment.

NTA has issued an advisory for UGC NET December 2025 applicants to verify their Aadhaar and UDID details before submitting forms. Applications are open from October 7 to November 7, 2025, at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam, for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD eligibility, will be held in December-January. Correction window: November 10-12, 2025.

The India Skills Report 2025 by Wheebox reveals the top 10 Indian states where women prefer to work, highlighting growing employability trends and regional preferences. Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra lead the list. The report underscores how safety, infrastructure, and career opportunities shape women’s workplace choices and guide employers’ diversity strategies.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released admit cards for JECA, JELET, and JENPAS-UG 2025. Candidates can download them from wbjeeb.nic.in using their application number and password. JELET and JENPAS-UG will be held on October 18, followed by JECA on October 19. Admit cards and valid photo ID are mandatory for entry.

The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) has announced the NIACL AO prelims result 2025 on its official website, newindia.co.in. Candidates who cleared the Phase 1 exam held on September 14 will appear for the mains on October 29, 2025. Admit cards for the mains will be available three to four days before the exam.

According to the India Skills Report 2025 by Wheebox, MBA graduates are India’s most employable at 78%, followed by B.Tech (71.5%) and MCA (71%). The national employability rate stands at 54.81%, with rising demand for business, technology, and IT expertise. The report highlights upskilling, adaptability, and a blend of technical and human skills as key to job readiness.

ADRE result 2025: The State-Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC), Assam has released the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) 2025 Grade 3 results at assam.gov.in. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging in with their application number and password. For technical support, contact 9582390056 (Mon–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM). Regularly check the official website for recruitment updates.

The CFA Institute has declared the CFA Level 2 August 2025 results, now available at cfainstitute.org. The pass rate dropped to 44% from 54% in May 2025. Candidates can log in with their registered email and password to view and download results. CFA Level 3 August 2025 results are expected on October 16, 2025.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has cancelled NEET PG results of 22 candidates (2021-2025) for malpractice, including 13 from 2025. Additionally, 11 FMGE aspirants faced disqualification. NBEMS emphasized that using cancelled results for admission, employment, or registration is unlawful. The move underscores the board’s commitment to exam integrity amid rising scrutiny over transparency.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is creating a hiring crunch for US universities and K-12 schools. Institutions like Stanford, University of Michigan, and Washington University risk losing top international faculty in STEM, medical, and specialized fields. Smaller colleges face severe financial strain, potentially reducing global talent, research output, and educational quality, while student opportunities and innovation could also suffer.

Duke University researchers secured a $15M federal grant to expand Duke-PMA, an AI model predicting mental illness in adolescents. Using questionnaires, it identifies at-risk teens with 84% accuracy, offering actionable insights for clinicians. The observational study will focus on underserved rural areas, aiming to shift mental health care from reactive treatment to proactive, preventive interventions.

California has enacted Senate Bill 848, a sweeping law to curb sexual abuse in K-12 schools, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The law mandates stricter training, expands reporting duties, and creates a statewide teacher misconduct database. Following $3 billion in abuse settlements under AB 218, the reforms aim to enhance transparency while districts struggle with severe financial fallout.

Georgia’s DeKalb County Schools superintendent, Devon Horton, has been indicted on 17 federal charges, including wire fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion, for allegedly running a $280,000 kickback scheme while leading Illinois’ Evanston-Skokie School District. Prosecutors claim Horton and associates used shell companies to defraud taxpayers. He’s suspended with pay pending trial.

Elite Ivy League universities have played a crucial role in shaping Nobel Peace Prize winners. Institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton have provided the intellectual foundation and connections for leaders in diplomacy and human rights. Their graduates have made significant contributions to global peace through their work in conflict resolution and advocacy.