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Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has opened applications for 197 Excise and Taxation Inspector roles. Aspiring candidates need a bachelor’s degree and Punjabi matriculation, with a 120-hour computer course. The selection involves a written exam and typing test, with no interview. Starting salary is Rs 35,400 monthly. Apply online at sssb.punjab.gov.in.

A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, has been reported missing in Berkeley, California. His backpack was found near Tilden Regional Park, prompting extensive search operations by local authorities and the East Bay Regional Park District. The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is actively involved, coordinating with the family and law enforcement.

Central Bank of India is closing its Specialist Officer recruitment registration tomorrow, February 15, 2026. This drive aims to fill 350 posts, including Marketing Officer and Foreign Exchange Officer. Interested candidates should apply now through the official portal. The selection process involves an online exam and interview. Successful applicants will receive competitive salaries and benefits.

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the Polytechnic Lecturer Notification 2026, announcing 349 regular and 6 backlog vacancies across multiple engineering and science disciplines. The online application process begins on 20 February 2026 and ends on 12 March 2026. Eligible candidates must meet prescribed educational and age criteria. The selection process includes academic

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the Multi-Tasking Staff admit card for 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. This recruitment drive aims to fill 714 vacancies. The selection process includes a computer-based written examination and document verification. Candidates must carry their admit card to the examination centre.

The University of Texas at Austin is consolidating four departments, including African and African Diaspora Studies and American Studies, into a new Social and Cultural Analysis department by September 2027. This move aims to streamline operations and address perceived fragmentation. Separately, European language departments will merge into a new European and Eurasian Studies department.

Educators report widespread fear and absenteeism as immigration enforcement actions near schools. Rumors of raids and detentions have led parents to withdraw children, disrupting learning and creating an environment where students can no longer be reassured of campus safety. This shift impacts families even with lawful status, altering school attendance and access to education.

Tragedy struck South Carolina State University as a shooting inside Hugine Suites claimed two lives and injured another, triggering an eight-hour campus lockdown. Authorities are investigating the incident, which follows a series of earlier shootings. Classes were canceled, and support services made available to students grappling with the renewed violence.

The U.S. Department of Education reports significant FAFSA improvements for the 2026-27 cycle, with an early launch, higher student satisfaction, and faster customer support. The redesigned form, under the FAFSA Simplification Act, has expanded Pell Grant eligibility for 1.7 million more students. Fraud detection has also been refined to reduce false positives.

The CBSE DRQ Tier-1 answer key objection window closes tomorrow, February 14, 2026. Candidates can submit challenges online for a fee of ₹100 per question. Subject experts will review all objections, and their decision will be final. The final result will be based on the revised answer key.