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'What on earth?!' Civil Service blasted after asking staff to 'role-play as earthworms' as part of workshop

The Civil Service has been blasted for its "utterly bizarre" workshop after asking staff to "role-play as earthworms" as part of an "interspecies council".Lifting the lid on the reports, The Times News Reporter Bill Curtis revealed some staff were asked to role-play as "oak trees" during the workshop.Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs officials were told to role-play as animals including earthworms, kingfishers and eels to "reimagine decision-making for the freshwater system post...

'Telegram now a new dark web': Govt defends ban on app ahead of NEET retest

In an affidavit filed in response to Telegram's plea challenging the government's move to temporarily restrict access to the app ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG retest, the government countered that the "scale of the said channel itself demonstrates the capability of Telegram to facilitate mass dissemination of unlawful examination-related content". "Telegram has become the new dark web, linking threat actors.

CA final result released: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released the CA Final May 2026 examination results. Candidates can now check their scorecards online. The results are available on the official ICAI websites. Students need their registration and roll numbers to access their marks. The scorecard details subject-wise marks and the qualifying status.

Key Changes In Tax-Saving Bonds For Small Investors Soon? What We Know

Reforms to target three key barriers that have limited retail participation in bonds: product availability, market access and operating costs.

High Court seeks government's reply as Telegram challenges ban over NEET retest

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre for its response on the ban imposed on Telegram, which is challenging the temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG retest. The government claims to have "shocking material" to share, citing ongoing issues with channels involved in examination-related activities resurfacing after being blocked.

Rahul tells Kota aspirants to break free of engineer-doctor-IAS template

Kota: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi waded Wednesday into India’s high-pressure exam culture, urging students in Rajasthan’s coaching hub Kota to dream beyond the familiar career script of engineer, doctor, lawyer, IAS or armed forces, while branding the education system a “rejection system” that breeds stress, despair and tragedy.

Google, Nvidia and Anthropic bosses' AI tips for students

Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC.

PETER HITCHENS: Poor Prince George heading to Eton is another royal mistake - send him to a state grammar instead. Education should prepare him to be King of us all - not just a narrow milieu of snobbish Home Counties toffs

PETER HITCHENS: Poor Prince George heading to Eton is another royal mistake - send him to a state grammar instead. Education should prepare him to be King of us all - not just a narrow milieu of snobbish Home Counties toffsBy PETER HITCHENS, COLUMNIST AND COMMENTATOR Published: 16:55, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 16:55, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments

'Wicked' university boss blamed for being part of culture of misogyny at prestigious astronomy institute which saw female colleagues hounded out, tribunal hears

'Wicked' university boss blamed for being part of culture of misogyny at prestigious astronomy institute which saw female colleagues hounded out, tribunal hearsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANDREW LEVY, REPORTER Published: 16:54, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 16:55, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year

Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next yearJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaty AustinTransport correspondentGetty ImagesThe driving test backlog won't be reduced to the target of seven weeks until autumn next year, the Transport Secretary has said.Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) figures show the average waiting time to book a test last month was nearly 22 weeks.Last November, Heidi Alexander announced changes aimed at cutting long waits and prevent...

Britons face three month wait for vital driving test as backlogs spill into 2027

Learner drivers across Great Britain now face an average wait of more than three months to sit their practical driving test, new figures revealed. Analysis of DVSA data obtained through a Freedom of Information request shows the typical waiting period climbed to 13.3 weeks in 2025, a notable increase from 11.4 weeks the previous year.The research, conducted by vehicle retailer Evans Halshaw, examined 321 standard car test centres nationwide, excluding specialist facilities for large goods vehicl...

‘I am afraid to take the test again’: NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Coimbatore

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Coimbatore, citing fear and mental strain after the exam's cancellation and announcement of a re-examination. The student had expressed anxiety about retaking the test and the financial burden on her father.

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Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studyingUniversity students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education.Under one proposal being discussed by ministers, a pass in GCSE English would become the national threshold for students to access government-backed tuition and maintenance loans through the Student Loans...

Grade requirement for student loans would cut a financial lifeline for English universities

Institutions could lose out on at least £200m a year if 30,000 or so potential students without even one GCSE are excluded each yearIf universities thought a Labour government would quickly revive their financial stability, those days are over. The vibes may have improved but little else has, with rising costs remorselessly squeezing their budgets and universities having to cut or close departments.Prestigious universities such as Nottingham were hit after tougher visa restrictions skewered thei...

Telegram moves Delhi HC against Centre's ban ahead of NEET-UG re-test

Russian messaging platform Telegram has challenged the Centre's decision to ban the app in the Delhi High Court. The temporary ban was imposed ahead of the NEET-UG re-test due to concerns over exam-related content circulation. Telegram is seeking judicial intervention against the government's restriction.

US warns Anthropic CEO of penalties over Mythos, Fable 5 ban

The US government has instructed AI company Anthropic to ban foreign nationals from accessing its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, citing national security concerns. Secretary of Commerce Howard W. Lutnick sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, stating an unacceptable risk of military-intelligence use or diversion.

UGC NET June exam admit card released: Check direct link to download hall tickets here

The National Testing Agency has issued admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination scheduled across six days later this month. Candidates can access their hall tickets online and are advised to verify all details carefully. The agency has also provided support channels for resolving admit card-related issues and urged aspirants to stay updated through the official website.

British Council faces more job cuts to help pay off £197m loan

National Audit Office says agency proposes closing operations in 11 countries as part of turnaround planThe British Council faces cutting its workforce further and closing operations in 11 countries as it struggles to repay a crippling £197m Covid-era government loan that threatens its survival, the public spending watchdog has said.The UK’s soft-power agency remains loss-making six years on from the pandemic and is not expected to make a profit until 2029-30, a report from the National Audit Of...

Cambridge University's 'misogynist' Institute of Astronomy 'hounded a woman out of her job'

Cambridge University's 'misogynist' Institute of Astronomy 'hounded a woman out of her job'Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CLAIRE DUFFIN, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 23:59, 16 June 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments