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The Physical Research Laboratory has invited applications for the Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship, or VISHWAS, aimed at supporting young researchers in fundamental science with societal relevance. The fellowship offers Rs 1 lakh per month along with HRA and other facilities. Three fellowships are available for Indian nationals under 35 years holding a recent PhD with first class academic records. Selection will depend on academic performance, research proposals and referee recommendations submitted through the online application process.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the certificates for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination on the official CSIR NET website. The examination was conducted on December 18, 2025, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 2,12,552 candidates across five subjects. The test covered eligibility categories including Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professorship, and PhD admission. Candidates facing issues while downloading certificates can contact NTA through official email IDs provided in the public notice.

The National Testing Agency has opened registrations for ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026 and AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) entrance examinations for admission to postgraduate and doctoral agriculture programmes. Candidates can apply online till June 7, while the CBT-based examination will be held on July 4 across nearly 122 cities. The correction window will remain open from June 9 to 10.

Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. This follows her failure to resign as part of a departmental restructuring. Her name had also surfaced during the ED's probe into the PDS scam involving her father

The National Testing Agency has opened the application window for UGC NET June 2026. Candidates can apply online until May 20, 2026, for eligibility in Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor roles, and PhD admissions. The exam will be held in CBT mode across 85 subjects from June 22 to June 30, 2026. Applicants must follow prescribed guidelines, submit only one form, and ensure accurate details, as corrections will be limited to a specified window.

Leonard A. Lauder's monumental gift of his Cubist art collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2013 transformed private treasures into public assets. This significant donation, featuring masterpieces by Picasso and Braque, democratized access to art history and bolstered the Met's modern art offerings. The accompanying research center further cemented its lasting impact.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the GAT-B and BET 2026 examinations, scheduled for May 17. These national-level tests will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode across 54 cities. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official NTA website using their application number and password.

Vigilance officials arrested a government junior engineer and his associate in Nayagarh for allegedly accepting a Rs 1.36 lakh bribe. The engineer had withheld a contractor's pending bills and security deposit for over three months, demanding the bribe for their release. Searches at the engineer's properties yielded seized currency notes.

In an exhilarating conclusion to Drama Juniors 2, Sushin has been honored as the champion following a breathtaking season filled with remarkable talent. Pravana and Emil showcased their skills, finishing as the first and second runners-up, respectively.

India's Anu-sandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is urging global industries and philanthropists to invest in R&D using CSR funds. This marks the first time a government agency has officially sought private collaboration for high-impact, translational research projects, aiming to drive innovation into real-world applications.

A newly discovered koala species, Phascolarctos maxillaris, once roamed Western Australia, differing significantly from its eastern relatives. This prehistoric marsupial, identified by unique cheekbone grooves, possessed a more robust skull and slender build. Its extinction around 28,000 years ago, linked to drastic climate change and habitat loss, serves as a stark warning for modern conservation efforts.