UPSC prelims result 2026: How many attempts are too many? The hidden cost of chasing India’s toughest exam

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 results will be announced any time now, bringing relief for some and disappointment for many others. While thousands of candidates will clear the first stage, lakhs will fall short in what remains one of the toughest competitive examinations in the country.Government exams continue to be one of the…

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US restricts foreign access to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models over security concerns

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has said it has been ordered by the US government to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals, citing national security concerns.The company said it received the export control directive on Friday, but was not given specific details about the security concerns behind the…

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NEET UG re-exam 2026: NTA extends exam window to 195 minutes, adds rough work pages

NTA’s public notice (Screengrab) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a series of candidate-friendly changes for the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, which is scheduled to be held on June 21. The agency said the changes have been introduced to make the examination process more comfortable for students while maintaining fairness and security.According to an…

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MP Board Class 12th supplementary exam results to be released today: Check steps to download scorecards here

Thousands of students across Madhya Pradesh are awaiting the Class 12 Second Examination Result 2026, expected to be released at 4 PM today. Candidates who appeared for the supplementary and improvement exams will be able to download their scorecards online and assess their eligibility for upcoming admission and counselling processes. The Madhya Pradesh Board of…

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‘Digging own grave’: Workers strapped with cameras to train AI on household chores draw backlash

Nagireddy Sriramyachandra spends an hour in her kitchen slicing mangoes, but she is not making a cooking video. Instead, she is helping train artificial intelligence-powered robots.With a smartphone strapped to her head, the 25-year-old records herself carrying out everyday household tasks. The footage is then sent to an AI data company that uses it to…

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IIT audit reveals vulnerabilities in CBSE’s OSM system: Did oversight fail India’s largest school board?

The controversy surrounding CBSE’s On-Screen Marking portal has evolved into a larger debate on cybersecurity, accountability and digital governance. As an IIT-led panel prepares its final report, the episode highlights the challenges of securing high-stakes examination systems and raises important questions about how public institutions manage and monitor critical digital infrastructure. The controversy around the…

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