Current Affairs
Latest Insights & Stories from Around the World
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRecord 24 DSE students score perfect marks as university eligibility rate dips
A record 24 students from 15 schools have scored perfect marks in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams, up from 17 last year, with 36.8 per cent of day-school candidates meeting …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCBSE defends three-language policy in SC, says nearly half of affiliated schools meet norms
CBSE has defended its three-language policy before the Supreme Court, stating that 47.3% of its affiliated schools already offer two or more Indian languages in Class 9, while 99.…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNEET UG 2026 recorded responses released at neet.nta.nic.in; NTA opens OMR challenge window
The National Testing Agency has released the scanned OMR answer sheets and recorded responses for NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. Applicants can review their records and r…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Comprehensive sex education' coming soon to schools, govt tells Supreme Court
India will formally introduce comprehensive sex education in schools and colleges nationwide. The government has accepted a committee's report recommending this significant curric…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNurturing Top Students and Global Citizens at CAIS
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The 2025-2026 academic year concluded with celebratory milestones for Christian Alliance International …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMTET 2026 hall ticket released: Teacher eligibility examination on July 24
The Directorate of Educational Research and Training, Meghalaya, has released the MTET 2026 admit card for candidates appearing in the teacher eligibility examination on July 24. …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDU UG 2026 simulated rank list released for over 2.06 lakh candidates
The University of Delhi has published the DU UG 2026 simulated rank list for over 2.06 lakh candidates on its undergraduate admission portal. The tentative ranks have been prepare…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWith connectivity gains, government schools narrow digital divide
Government schools have significantly improved internet connectivity and smart classroom access. Their internet coverage increased substantially, narrowing the gap with private in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong IB students beat the global average this year. Here’s how they did it
Hong Kong’s robust tutoring and exam drilling culture contributed to the exceptional performance of local students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, principals have s…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNATO | Towards a more European alliance
Faced with external security challenges and internal divisions, especially under a sceptical Donald Trump administration, European members are preparing to play a larger role in k…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsNostalgia is identity: how Avinash Mudaliar built Carvaan, and why AI needs its own Carvaan moment
In 2017, when much of India's music industry was chasing the young, app-native streaming user, one product went firmly the other way.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Shashi Tharoor column: Terror attacks may have dropped, but the world is becoming ‘unevenly unsafe’
At first glance, the macroeconomic indicators of global security offer a rare moment of statistical comfort. Recent reports suggest that global terrorism experienced a noteworthy …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Teachers call for schools to be urgently adapted for hot weather amid reports of nausea, fainting and heatstrokeThe extreme heat that has hit the UK twice in the past few weeks ha…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi in New Zealand LIVE: India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Auckland last night in the third and final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific ag…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStefon Diggs case: Who is accuser Christopher Blake Griffith?
Stefon Diggs, the former New England Patriots’ wide receiver, has been dealing with many challenging things in his life for the past few months, ever since he was released by the …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDeveloping countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loansMost developing countries spent less on education than they did …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsA World of Opportunity Begins at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Choosing the right school is about more than achieving outstanding examination results. It is about pre…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSri Lankan universities close, shift to online classes amid dengue surge
The National Dengue Control Unit has reported a total of 65,034 dengue cases this year, with capital Colombo accounting for about a fifth of the cases; as many as 45 dengue-relate…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia's listed new-age firms may touch 1T market cap by 2030: Redseer
The report, Redseer India IPO Report: 2026, said the country currently has around 210 new-age companies that are IPO-ready over the next 24 months, identified through an assessmen…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsEpilogue SN Operator Review: Super Nintendo Fun
Provided you have a library of SNES cartridges, the SN Operator is a seamless plug-and-play system for easy ’90s nostalgia.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNigel Farage: A persistent force in British politics
From leading the Brexit campaign to building Reform UK, Nigel Farage has repeatedly reinvented himself in British politics. As fresh controversies surround him, his political infl…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsYouTube Gifts launch in India: shower creators in Pani Puri & Chai
YouTube just gave India's live-stream culture a delicious new language of appreciation. With the launch of Gifts, viewers can now send
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsUP Cabinet approves Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission: one platform for founders
Uttar Pradesh has just handed its innovators a single front door. In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (July 7, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta
The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on July 6, launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an e…
Source: Your Story ·
Startups5 Teachings From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari for Inner Peace
Discover 5 powerful teachings from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari that can help you find inner peace, clarity, balance, and purpose in life.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics74% of Hong Kong pupils get first-choice secondary school, match 2025 record
Seventy-four per cent of Primary Six pupils in Hong Kong were allocated their first-choice secondary school through the central allocation system, matching last year’s record – a …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThe words that shook the world
Written to justify the American colonies’ break from Britain, Declaration of Independence has inspired revolutions, independence movements and the modern human rights framework; i…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRupee slips 10 paise as stronger dollar and geopolitical jitters outweigh positive cues
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar, opening the week down 10 paise at 95.28 due to a stronger dollar globally and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite favorable global…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia chase record target to clinch seventh T20 World Cup
Chasing 151, the highest target ever set in a Women's T20 World Cup final, Australia reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs, finishing the job with 17 balls to spare.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics“Compleat Scholar” bridging tourism, academia and industry
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For two decades, Professor Robert Li’s rigorous, yet practice-grounded research has bridged academia an…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCrypto dispute emerges in foreign women gangrape case involving Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq Dar’s relative
In her statement, the woman alleged that both of them were restrained and locked inside a room by the attackers before Raza Dar repeatedly demanded access to a computer and crypto…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat did SCOTUS rule on birthright citizenship? | Explained
Why and how did U.S. President Donald Trump seek to limit birthright citizenship and what did the Supreme Court rule? Has this always been a political issue in the U.S.? What is t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'53 marks in JEE': Student shares how he still got into Stanford, Princeton & Caltech
A Stanford student's surprisingly low JEE score of 15% contrasted with his admission to Caltech, Princeton, and Stanford highlights India's intense engineering competition. While…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBoy, 16, in a critical condition after fall through school classroom window
A 16-year-old boy remains in a critical condition with a suspected brain haemorrhage after he was believed to have been knocked from behind by a classmate while climbing through a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsOverseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years
The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cutsA leading higher education programme, aimed at keeping 1 millio…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBrexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees
Brexit means ‘home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for loansBritish teenagers living in the EU could be priced out of UK univ…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Narasu’s built an iconic coffee brand in TN; Financial literacy and women's agency
Narasu’s is a household name in Tamil Nadu. As it celebrates its centenary, the company is ready for its next phase of growth. Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, re…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsAmerica 250th anniversary: Why more Indian students than ever are choosing the US
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • India has become the largest source of international students in the US, surpassing China and accounting for nearly…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBorrow the speed, keep the discipline: Zoho's startup playbook for MSMEs
On the opening day of MSME Sparks 2026, Zoho's global startup head broke down how India's MSMEs can borrow the best of startup culture while staying anchored to the fundamentals t…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (July 3, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 3, 2026.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong students tour PLA Navy warships for lesson on national defence
Hong Kong students gained new insights about the country’s military as they visited two PLA Navy warships moored at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on Friday. They toured the guided…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to 30
In the morning, locals stood on the rubble of destroyed apartment blocks ripped apart by the barrage, as smoke poured over the Kyiv skyline
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNo sir: All regular teachers at two Delhi govt schools on SIR duty
Educators are questioning why classrooms are bearing the brunt of election duty, with entire teaching staffs at two Delhi government schools deployed for Booth Level Officer tasks…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFuture-ready teaching: How AI is transforming education in India
At a Microsoft Elevate webinar, educators, non-profit leaders, and technologists came together to explore and discuss how artificial intelligence can make learning more personal, …
Disclaimer on Content Usage
At Shalyam, our Current Affairs section curates headlines and brief excerpts from publicly available RSS feeds of reputed publications. Each item links back to the original source for full reading, ensuring that the rights of the respective publishers are respected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. We do not reproduce full articles; instead, we provide short snippets for reference along with our own commentary, insights, and fact-based analysis to support students, educators, and researchers in understanding the broader context. This approach combines trusted news reporting with Shalyam’s educational perspective, making the content both informative and value-added. All copyrights remain with the original publishers, and proper attribution is maintained for every article displayed.
FAQ
Current affairs on Shalyam
A curated feed of educational and general news with summaries and links to trusted sources, sorted by publication date.
RSS feeds are fetched regularly and AI summaries may be generated for selected articles when enabled.
Yes. Use category, region, and tag filters on the current affairs page.
Get Exclusive Insights
with Every Issue
JoinShalyamNewsletter
Stay ahead in education, research, and innovation—straight to your inbox.
Shalyam
At Shalyam, we believe education is not just about information—it's about transformation. We're building a dynamic ecosystem that bridges students, educators, institutions, and industry through innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future.
.
Shalyam Support
Help me find colleges in Maharashtra
MHT-CET / JEE admission guidance
I need help with course enrollment
How can I track my learning progress?
Where do I find study materials and notes?
Issue with payment or subscription
How do I connect with my mentor/instructor?
Shalyam Team
Ask us anything – we’ll reply via WhatsApp or Telegram within 24 hours.