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Osaka police arrest 41 over alleged side-job scam affecting 2,300 people

In the scam posted on social media, victims were told they could earn large sums through a side job if they first paid for training courses.

After three hours of soul-sapping boredom, I realised that those speed awareness courses are nothing more than a cynical extortion racket run by police: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

My own fault, of course. On a deserted road at 1am, driving home from the railway station after a day in London, I got clocked by a speed camera.

Students could lose years of study over unregulated health courses, Kenya Dental Association warns

Kenya Dental Association warned that students risk pursuing unrecognised health courses, raising concerns over licensing, accreditation and patient safety.

Kenya dentists flag fake healthcare courses offered in some universities

KDA warns of unregulated healthcare training in Kenya, jeopardising patient safety and professional standards, particularly regarding the B.Sc. in Oral Health.

Students left in the lurch as Kerala’s new-age courses remain unapproved

With the centralised allotment process for the current academic year already underway, college managements are concerned that the delay in approving the courses and additional seats could severely affect their admission prospects

This Myrtle Beach Golf Resort Is Getting In On Par 3 Course Movement

Legends in Myrtle Beach is adding a short course to its lineup of five 18-hole courses, becoming the first Grand Strand resort to get in on the short course movement.

Kerala HC dismisses CBSE students’ plea challenging prospectus for admission to professional courses

Delay in final seat matrix pushes CET counselling dates

In absence of a Higher Education Minister, the final seat matrix and fee for engineering courses has to be approved by the Chief Minister

No courses, just clicks: Kelantan man breeds success with ornamental fish business

BACHOK, June 9 — A youth from Kampung Chap here has transformed a childhood fascination with ornamental fish into...

From Hanoi gifted school rejection to Ivy League: Vietnamese student aces 10 APs to reach Cornell

Missing out on a spot at the prestigious Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted could have derailed his academic dreams, yet a Hanoi student pivoted it to an international curriculum, conquered 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and secured his place at Cornell University.

No fee hike for medical courses this year in Karnataka

KYEOP application: Courses, requirements and transition to NYOTA

KYEOP application procedure is simple and straightforward. Read on to find out how you can apply and more about its exciting transition to the new NYOTA program.

JoSAA mock seat allotment 2026 released

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the first mock seat allocation for the 2026 counselling process, giving engineering aspirants an early indication of the institutes and courses they may secure based on their current choices and rank positions.Candidates who have registered for JoSAA Counselling 2026 and filled in their programme and institute preferences can now check their provisional allotment through the official JoSAA portal.The mock allocation is designed to help students understand their likely admission prospects and make informed changes to their choices before the actual seat allocation rounds begin.What Is the JoSAA Mock Seat Allocation?The first mock seat allocation is a provisional exercise conducted by JoSAA before the commencement of the official counselling rounds.The allocation has been prepared using the choices submitted by candidates up to 8 PM on 7 June 2026. It reflects the seat a candidate could potentially receive if the counselling process were to conclude based on the current preference order and rank position.Importantly, the mock allocation is not the final seat allotment. Candidates can still modify, reorder, add or remove choices before the counselling deadline.How to Check JoSAA First Mock Seat Allocation 2026Candidates can follow these steps to view their provisional allotment:Step 1Visit the official JoSAA website.Step 2Click on the link for the First Mock Seat Allocation 2026.Step 3Log in using your application credentials.Step 4Submit the required details.Step 5View your provisional seat allocation status.Step 6Download and save the allotment details for future reference.Step 7Take a printout if required.Why the Mock Allocation Is ImportantThe mock seat allocation serves as a valuable planning tool for candidates.By reviewing the provisional allotment, students can assess whether their preferred colleges and branches are within reach. If they are dissatisfied with the outcome, they can revise their choices strategically before the final seat allocation rounds.This process often helps candidates improve their chances of securing a more desirable institute or academic programme.JoSAA 2026 First Round Seat Allotment DateJoSAA is scheduled to announce the first round of seat allocation on 13 June 2026.Candidates who are allotted seats in the first round will be required to complete several admission-related formalities, including:Online reportingDocument uploadVerification processSeat acceptance proceduresAdmission fee paymentThe deadline for fee payment in the first round is 26 June 2026.JoSAA Counselling 2026: Participating InstitutesThe JoSAA counselling process will facilitate admissions to 138 premier technical institutions across India for the 2026-27 academic session.These include:23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs)Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)56 Other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)The counselling process remains one of the largest and most important admission exercises for engineering aspirants in the country.Reservation Categories in JoSAA CounsellingSeats across participating institutions are allocated under various reservation categories, including:Open CategoryGEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer)Scheduled Castes (SC)Scheduled Tribes (ST)Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categoriesCandidates are advised to carefully review category-specific eligibility and seat availability during the counselling process.JEE Main and JEE Advanced Ranks Used for AdmissionsJoSAA uses different entrance examination ranks depending on the participating institution.Admissions to IITs and IISc BengaluruAdmissions are based on ranks secured in JEE Advanced 2026.Admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIsAdmissions are based on ranks obtained in JEE Main 2026.Candidates must ensure that their rank details and category information are correctly reflected in the counselling portal.What Should Candidates Do Next?Students should carefully review their first mock allocation and compare it with their desired institute and branch preferences.If necessary, they can modify their choices before the final counselling rounds begin. With the first round of seat allocation scheduled for 13 June, aspirants now have a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their choices and maximise their chances of securing admission to their preferred engineering institute.

Momfluencers Are Pitching AI as a Better ‘Coparent’ Than Men

Moms are outsourcing tedious household tasks to ChatGPT and selling courses teaching others to do the same. Where are all the dads?

Scammers posing as police cheat 42 mainland students in Hong Kong out of millions

More than 40 mainland students studying in Hong Kong fell victim to scammers impersonating Chinese law enforcement officers in the first quarter of this year, police said on Sunday, with the biggest case involving over HK$8 million (US$1.02 million). Among the 42 cases, one victim was tricked into staging her own “abduction” after being lured to Thailand, despite having attended anti-scam courses at her university. Hong Kong police said students from across the border accounted for a quarter of...

BASE invites applications for PG courses

Committee formed to drive AI boost: FS

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said a committee dedicated to artificial intelligence development in Hong Kong would hold its first meeting this month. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan said the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy consists of experts, academics and business representatives. It will study the use of AI in life and health science, embodied AI as well as AI application strategies in various aspects such as transport, culture and sustainable development, he said. Chan also said the government had allocated HK$50 million to launch AI training for all, including courses on AI application, lectures and competitions. He said over 200 events were expected to be hosted in two years, benefiting some 50,000 people. Chan went on to say that the form of AI training would be diversified to meet the needs of different groups. “For example, training for students can place more emphasis on encouraging practical application,” he said. “To help the elderly gain a basic understanding of AI so that they can better use the tool and avoid being scammed, we will first offer training for the community and students and let them become ambassadors for seniors’ AI learning.” The FS also said a mainland firm working on embodied AI would launch a robot retail store at the Hung Hom harbourfront soon, with a robot store manager serving customers in multiple languages around the clock. “A person-in-charge told us they chose Hong Kong as the first stop for their retail stores to go global because of the city’s international platform, open atmosphere for new technologies and visibility of innovation and technology projects,” Chan said. “International capital continues to pay attention to and be optimistic about our country’s leading advantages in several emerging industries. The Hong Kong market, as an important international financing centre for these companies, also enhances the city’s attractiveness to start-ups and technology companies.” Chan added that the SAR has been promoting AI development at full speed over the past few years. Edited by Tony Sabine

Trump accuses Wes Moore of ‘attacking’ Air Force by halting construction of Joint Base Andrews golf course

President Donald Trump accused Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Saturday of stopping construction at Joint Base Andrews’s golf courses, which mainly serve military service members, civilian contractors, and their families. Trump said the halted work included the renovation of the two existing golf courses and the construction of an additional nine holes specially built […]

KCET 2026 result: Over 2.92 lakh candidates qualify, engineering stream draws highest candidates

Karnataka Examinations Authority has announced the KCET 2026 results. Over three lakh students appeared for the exam, with nearly 2.93 lakh declared eligible. Admissions to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional courses will now proceed. Top engineering ranks were secured by students from Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Government college students also achieved notable ranks.

CET results announced in Karnataka; 2,92,782 eligible for professional courses, including engineering

Tanisha Karthik of R.V. PU college, Bengaluru, has topped the engineering stream; Students can see the results online from 2 p.m.