IGNOU has extended the application deadline for its July 2026 Open and Distance Learning programmes to August 31. Eligible candidates can apply online through the university’s admission portal by registering, selecting a programme, uploading the required documents and completing the fee payment. Applicants should verify eligibility and submit their forms before the revised deadline.

CBSE has started the phase-wise release of results for the KVS and NVS Tier-II recruitment examination 2026. Results for PGT and TGT Computer Science, Stenographer Grade-I and Finance Officer are being announced first. Candidates can check their scores online using their registration credentials, while results for other posts will be released in the coming days.

The UPMSP has announced the 2026 compartment results for Class 10 and 12 students, providing clarity to candidates who appeared for the supplementary examination. Students can access their marksheets online using their roll number, school code and date of birth. They should verify all details, confirm their qualifying status and preserve the result for future academic or career requirements.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified an exceptionally bright, red object from the early universe that may be a previously unknown “black hole star”. Led by Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu, the study suggests a massive black hole could be concealed within dense hydrogen, potentially explaining the mysterious “little red dots” seen by JWST.

Odisha has removed the six-attempt ceiling for candidates appearing for the Odisha Civil Services examination. Under the revised rules, eligible unreserved-category aspirants can now take the exam repeatedly until they reach the upper age limit of 42 years. The state has also expanded free textbooks to Classes IX and X and announced plans to strengthen school education.

A Bengaluru engineer has developed an AI-powered system that detects potholes using dashcam footage, GPS and vehicle sensors, while also identifying contractors and officials responsible for affected roads. By analysing thousands of government contracts, the technology can create detailed records within seconds, offering a potential new way to strengthen civic complaints, improve accountability and accelerate road repairs.