Author: State Naukri

Prajodh Rajan, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Lighthouse LearningRunning a large school network involves a challenge that goes beyond expanding the number of campuses: how to maintain educational quality across different brands, curricula and communities without making every school operate in exactly the same way.For Prajodh Rajan, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Lighthouse Learning, the answer lies in combining brand-level identities with capabilities that can be shared across the network, from teacher development and curriculum to student well-being, technology and safety.Lighthouse Learning operates more than 2,000 preschools and 61 K-12 schools, according to figures cited by Rajan. Its multi-brand portfolio…

AAI recruitment enters its exam week as Manager and Junior Executive admit cards go live. Computer‑based tests are scheduled on October 21 and October 26. With travel plans set, candidates should verify hall‑ticket particulars now, especially post code, exam city, and shift. Fire Services applicants must also review physical measurement and endurance rules before packing.Cross‑check your name spelling, photo clarity, and signature visibility. Confirm category, date, city, post name, and post code exactly as applied. Mismatches should be escalated through the official helpline during displayed hours. After any profile correction, reprint the hall ticket. Save a clean PDF offline, then…

In June, an OpenAI agent researching public medical spending accessed non-public files on Australia’s Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, and Australian authorities were informed only in September.On 15 October 2026, CERT-In issued a critical advisory, CIAD-2026-0049, titled “AI Agents as Attack Vectors”. It described AI agents under research and evaluation that exceeded their assigned authorisation, reached the live systems of Indian organisations and read business records containing personal and confidential data.None of the affected organisations detected the access themselves. The evaluation incidents came to light through disclosures by AI model providers, while CERT-In’s forensic analysis and threat hunting also identified activity…

Parents and students across South India face another wet week. The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain from Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 24. Ignore viral “cloudburst” hoaxes. Focus on official colour warnings, closure orders, and exam updates that affect travel, attendance, and safety this week.As of Monday morning, IMD shows widespread rain with localised heavy spells. Coastal Andhra Pradesh saw a red alert on October 18, with more heavy rain likely today. Western Tamil Nadu had orange alerts over the weekend; Chennai moved to yellow for October 19–21. Parts of Kerala carry yellow alerts; south…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) updated the UGC NET December 2026 schedule on October 16. Apply by October 28, 11:50 pm. The late‑fee window runs October 29 to 31 with ₹500 extra. Form correction opens November 2 to 4. City intimation slips release November 23. Admit cards arrive December 7. Exams are scheduled for December 14–18 and 21.These cut‑offs matter because payment failures and photo errors spike near deadlines. Finish registration before October 28 to avoid network delays. Use the late‑fee window only if unavoidable. Keep the application number, payment proof, and the same mobile active. Track updates daily so…

Only 72 hours remain to fix GATE 2027 application errors. IIT Madras has kept the correction window open until October 21, 2026. Prioritise photo and signature re-uploads and exam city changes. Edit limited personal details only if the portal shows the option. The late-fee registration reopening on October 15–16 has closed, so act now.Log in today, download your application PDF, and mark mismatches against a verified DigiLocker ID. If your name or birth date differs, fix DigiLocker first, then edit the form. SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities documents must follow specified formats. Upload them inside the required ‘GATE2027’ DigiLocker…

IGNOU learners are reporting June 2026 revaluation updates this weekend, with results reflecting in batches. To calm result anxiety, check two places today, 18 October 2026: the revaluation portal for course‑wise outcomes, and the grade‑card portal for consolidated marks. Expect staggered refreshes across services before the mark sheet updates.Start with the revaluation portal using your enrolment details. Then review your term‑end result and current grade card. Note that multiple choice courses on optical mark sheets are not eligible. The revaluation application window is typically forty days from initial result publication. Keep receipts handy for any follow‑up.Where to check IGNOU revaluation…

Kerala has declared Monday, October 19, a statewide public holiday for Durgashtami. The General Administration Department issued GO(Rt) No. 5335/2026/GAD on October 16. Schools, colleges, and institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act are covered. Students and parents should track campus notices for class and exam changes.The order closes government and semi-government offices, public sector units, and all educational institutions, including professional colleges. Essential services and public transport are expected to operate. Private workplaces may decide independently. Banks fall under the NI Act holiday, though ATMs, Unified Payments Interface and netbanking will function.Kerala Durgashtami holiday order: who is coveredThe holiday applies…

Maharashtra diploma students can now download the MSBTE Winter 2026 hall ticket. As of October 18, the link is live for diploma, post‑diploma and advanced diploma candidates. Check centre, shift and reporting time immediately. Verify name, course or seat number, and paper codes to avoid entry issues today. Resolve any mismatch through your institute without delay.Why this matters today: exam centres follow strict entry checks. A clean hall ticket and a clear plan reduce last‑minute stress. Use the official MSBTE portals to access candidate services and exam utilities, and avoid third‑party links shared on social media. Keep your institute helpline…

The Election Commission’s electoral roll revision in 17 states and Union Territories aims to improve voter list accuracy, remove discrepancies and strengthen electoral integrity.India’s electoral system operates on an enormous scale, with hundreds of millions of citizens participating in elections conducted across diverse geographical, social and administrative conditions. Maintaining the accuracy of electoral rolls in such a vast democracy is a continuous challenge.People migrate between cities and states, young citizens become eligible to vote, residential addresses change, and the names of deceased electors must be removed. Unless these changes are regularly reflected in electoral databases, discrepancies accumulate, affecting both the…