From digital to paper: Can pen-and-paper exams end NTA’s test turmoil and shape the future of JEE, NEET, and CUET?

Parliamentary panel recommends pen-and-paper format to improve reliability in national exams The parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports has recommended a stronger focus on pen-and-paper exams for major national tests, highlighting recurring disruptions in computer-based examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The committee, chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh,…

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Saudi Arabia hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake, as region records fourth tremor in 2025 | World News

4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Saudi Arabia / image: @ncmuae Residents of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province experienced an unexpected start to their Wednesday morning as a moderate earthquake rippled through the region, briefly unsettling communities while remaining under close monitoring by authorities. The tremor was felt across several areas, prompting residents to share their experiences online, while…

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H-1B visa row: Applicants get 221 (g) slip as social media vetting kicks in; what it means and impact on future visa processing

As the social media screening takes effect, social media discussions of H-1B workers and their H-4 dependents receiving 221 (g) slips have increased on social media, especially Reddit. According to reports, some users said that after routine questions, visa officers are reportedly asking applicants if social media accounts were set to ‘public ‘. Applicants say…

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‘Jhukta wahi hai …’: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘Kumbh’ retort to chaos at Messi’s Kolkata event; takes dig at BJP | India News

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday defended the West Bengal government’s actions after chaos erupted during football legend Lionel Messi’s appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.Banerjee said West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee apologised within an hour of the incident, while other state governments had not owned responsibility for incidents…

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Amazon announces biggest ever layoffs at its European headquarters; these employees affected the most

Amazon is cutting 370 jobs, or 8.5%, at its European headquarters in Luxembourg, impacting software developers most due to AI advancements. This is company’s biggest ever job cuts in the Europe, following global layoffs back in October and a negotiated social plan. Despite the reduction, Luxembourg remains a strategic European hub for Amazon, which continues…

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Delhi smog crisis continues: Air quality stays ‘very poor’ at 350; 11 city areas show ‘severe’ AQI | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Dense smog continued to blanket the national capital on Wednesday, sharply reducing visibility and keeping air quality in the very poor to severe range, even as authorities stepped up curbs to rein in pollution. Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood near 350, a marginal improvement from day earlier, but conditions remained hazardous….

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