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UGC NET June 2026: The National Testing Agency has announced that the extended application and fee payment window for UGC NET June 2026 will close today. Candidates must complete online registration and submit examination fees within the prescribed deadline to be considered eligible. The agency clarified that no further extension will be granted. The UGC NET June 2026 examination is scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026, for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor eligibility and PhD admissions across universities and colleges.

Students and parents have raised concerns over continued technical glitches on the CBSE portal for obtaining scanned Class XII answer books, even after the deadline extension to May 24. Despite CBSE acknowledging payment errors, including excess and short deductions, and promising refunds, students reported failed transactions, missing receipts and inaccessible answer scripts. With widespread complaints persisting, demand has grown for another extension of the application window as uncertainty continues among applicants unable to complete process.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has demanded a detailed report from CBSE regarding widespread technical failures during the post-result review process, including server crashes and payment gateway issues. This intervention follows numerous student and parent complaints about payment errors, portal disruptions, and concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system's accuracy.

Actor Suyyash Rai revealed the persistent issue of delayed payments in the TV industry, sharing a personal loss of ₹7 lakh. While acknowledging occasional delays, co-star Shaleen Malhotra emphasized the need for timely compensation for demanding work hours. Rai also touched upon the role of personal networks over industry camps for career growth, stressing earned achievements.

Elon Musk's xAI reportedly promised employees $420 for submitting personal US tax returns to train its AI, Grok. However, payments are delayed by two months, raising concerns about data handling and compensation commitments. This initiative aimed to enhance Grok's financial capabilities, but internal disruptions may be the cause of the hold-up.

Powerloom owners in Coimbatore and Tirupur are facing losses due to manufacturers cutting wages for the past two months, despite a recently agreed wage revision. They are demanding the enforcement of the new rates, which were set to increase after a decade, and seek legal backing to ensure fair payments.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has acknowledged technical issues in the Class XII post-result process after students faced incorrect fee deductions while applying for scanned answer sheet copies. The Board said excess payments will be refunded automatically, while candidates with lower deductions will be informed separately. CBSE also clarified that affected students will receive scanned copies without filing fresh applications.

Bihar's power consumers face temporary disruption in online services as North and South Bihar Discoms upgrade billing software. From May 20th evening to May 22nd morning, bill payments, meter recharges, and new connection applications will be unavailable. However, electricity supply remains unaffected, even for smart meter users. Residents are urged to clear dues beforehand.

Jamtara police have apprehended five individuals in simultaneous raids, dismantling a sophisticated cyber fraud network. The accused, operating from Mattand and Lokania villages, posed as bank and electricity officials to dupe victims by obtaining sensitive banking details and conducting fraudulent online transactions. Seized devices are under examination to uncover further accomplices and the extent of their illicit operations.

Amid profound financial upheaval, university and college educators in Bihar are grappling with unpaid salaries and pensions that have been overdue since March. The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations of Bihar expressed concern over the struggles faced by both transferred educators and retired staff.

Doctors Allege Rs 400cr In Pending Claims, Reimbursements Taking 5 Months

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are in focus; inflation, health of the current account, and the exchange rate.

UAE mandates private firms to pay staff by the first of each Gregorian month from June 1, 2026. This stringent wage protection reform aims to bolster worker rights and labour compliance. The move standardizes payroll, with delayed payments automatically flagged, impacting millions of expatriates reliant on timely salaries for essential expenses.

In a decade, India built the world’s largest population-scale real-time payments system. It changed not just banking, but behaviour itself

The National Testing Agency has extended the UGC NET June 2026 application deadline to today, May 24th, until 11:50 PM, following student requests. This allows more time for form submission and fee payment. A correction window will open from May 26th to 28th. No further extensions will be provided.

Actor Soham Chakraborty and producer Tarun Das have filed counter complaints following a dispute over a 2018 film signing amount. Chakraborty alleges death threats after refusing to adjust the advance, while Das claims Chakraborty failed to provide shooting dates for a Rs 15 lakh payment and is now demanding the money back.

Mumbai University has extended undergraduate admissions for 2026 until May 23, with postgraduate applications closing on May 26. The university is offering various UG and integrated programs under NEP 2020. Key dates for merit lists, document verification, and fee payments have been announced, with classes commencing June 13. Prospective students should apply online via samarth.edu.in.

One of the most important changes under the new framework relates to the revised method of calculating wages. Since the definition of wages has been expanded, the base used for computing employee benefits is also expected to increase.

DBT BET Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer keys, question papers and recorded responses for GAT-B and BET 2026 examinations conducted on May 17, 2026. Candidates can raise objections online till May 24, 2026 by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question. The examinations were held across 54 cities for 26,662 registered candidates. NTA stated that challenges submitted by candidates will be reviewed by subject experts before preparation of the final answer key and results.