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ITE students build online education and career guide they wish had existed for them

ITE College Central's Team NavigaITE of (front row from left) Nur Hadirah Marsya Muhd Nozali, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Civil and Structural Engineering Design student, Bendana Ayesha Gabriel Malonza, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Nursing student, Qurratu Janna Muhammad Yusof, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Logistics and Supply Chain Management student, Kelly Ang, 17, Year 1 Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology student, (back row from left) Wong Hao Ran, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering student, and Muhammad Shahin Muhd Hafiz, 18, Year 2 Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology student, with their one-stop digital platform to help secondary school and ITE students navigate their future school and career pathways on June 23, 2026. The platform will include features like an AI-powered chatbot for students to practice their interview skills, a career assessment quiz, directory of all courses offered across all ITEs and polys, and resume building guides.

Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal

The leak prompted a backlash from students and parents after May’s exam was scrapped, with Indian media reporting suicides of some teenagers.

Norway imposes near ban on AI in primary school

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said the use of AI could lead young children to skip important steps in their education.

India med school hopefuls beset with anxiety before they retake scandal-tainted exam

Alima Javed, 20, said she will sit the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test re-test.

Telegram loses bid to overturn India’s temporary blocking of the app

The ban was announced this week over concerns about channels on the app claiming to have questions from the upcoming exam for sale.

Trump says ‘nobody’ attacked Iran girls’ school ‘on purpose’

The attack on the school in Minab in southern Iran killed more than 175 children and teachers.

India curbs Telegram use over medical exam fraud concerns

The Indian authorities said Telegram has been used to "defraud candidates".

Minor Issues

Career advice from a mum in a brave new world of jobs

Despite countless technological changes, certain soft skills will always be in demand.

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Phone Sleeps First: NTU student project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.

Students hold ‘Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia’ protests against Prabowo’s policies

A student uses a megaphone to shout slogans during a protest against government policies, including state budget spending, a fuel price hike, a free meals programme, and expanded military roles in civilian affairs, in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

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