UGC extends last date for ODL, online programme admissions 2025-26; check new deadline

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the last date for admissions to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes for the academic session 2025-26.According to the official notice, the last date for admission for the February 2026 session has been extended to April 10, 2026. Earlier, the deadline was March 31, 2026.The decision…

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Weekly Wealth Horoscope Predictions, April 12 to April 18, 2026: Your money luck for the week

AriesYou may feel like making a quick financial move or closing something pending. The response may not come at the same speed. That delay is useful. A detail may come up that changes your decision. Acting later works better than acting fast.TaurusFinancial matters will feel slightly stretched in the beginning. Expenses or commitments may seem…

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Patent filings jump 30% to 1.43 lakh in FY26; domestic share crosses 69%, says Piyush Goyal

Filing of patent applications in India rose 30.2 per cent to 1,43,729 in 2025-26 from 1,10,375 in the previous fiscal, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, attributing the increase to steps taken to strengthen the intellectual property rights ecosystem.India is currently the world’s sixth-largest patent filer.“Our patent filings soared to a historic…

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NEET UG 2026 paper leak: What students should know about re exam date, admit card and registration

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of a paper leak and other exam-related irregularities. The decision was taken with the approval of the central government after investigative agencies shared inputs raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process.Following the cancellation, lakhs of NEET…

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