Delhi-NCR schools up to Class 5 have been directed to conduct classes in hybrid mode as air pollution levels enter the severe category ahead of Diwali. The mandatory arrangement covers Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram and Sonipat. The decision follows the implementation of GRAP Stage III restrictions amid concerns over worsening weather conditions and rising AQI levels.

Nearly one million Indian students from more than 15,000 schools have participated in the inaugural I CAN Earthshot Challenge, developing solutions to environmental problems. Among the 15 shortlisted teams are Bengaluru students who built an electricity-free air filter using low-cost materials, while others tackled vehicle emissions, river pollution and waste management. Five winning teams will be announced in Mumbai on November 17, 2026, with each receiving US$2,000 to further develop their projects.

The Kerala Crime Branch has issued a fresh summons to PSC chairman M R Baiju, asking him to appear for questioning on November 10 in connection with alleged examination and recruitment irregularities. The investigation centres on evaluation errors that left 58 marks unassessed, resulting in changes to candidates' rankings after re-evaluation. Three additional cases have also been registered.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has increased vacancies for the Group-C Services Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 from 5,707 to 16,717, adding 11,010 posts. The commission has reopened applications and cadre preferences from November 13 to 27. The preliminary examination has also been rescheduled from January 3 to January 24, 2027, alongside a one-year upper age limit relaxation.

Scientists at the University of Bristol have used lab-grown brain organoids to identify electrical signals corresponding to Braille letters. Connected to a tactile sensor, the mini neural networks achieved 61% recognition accuracy individually, rising to 83% when three organoids were combined. Published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, the study explores the potential of biohybrid computing, which combines living neural networks with electronic systems. Researchers hope to test more complex sensory information and feedback-based learning.

The Maharashtra State Board has announced the SSC and HSC examination timetable for 2027, outlining the schedule for the February-March board examinations. Class 12 written papers will begin on February 8, followed by Class 10 examinations from February 15. Students can access the detailed subject-wise schedule through the official MSBSHSE website.