Joe Root has regained the top position in the ICC Men's Test Batting rankings after scoring 104 and 40 in a match against India, leading to a 22-run victory for England. With 888 rating points, Root surpasses Harry Brook, who has 862 points. This marks Root's eighth time at No. 1 and makes him the oldest player to hold this position since Kumar Sangakkara in 2014. Other notable movements include Steve Smith rising in the rankings and several bowlers from Australia and the West Indies making significant jumps.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the results for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) July 2025 session, available online at icsi.edu. Candidates can access their Result-cum-Marks Statement by logging in with their credentials. To qualify, candidates must score at least 40% in each paper and 50% overall. Those who pass can register for the CS Executive Programme, while others can reappear in November 2025. The official pass percentage will be published on the ICSI website.

The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition for a re-examination of NEET-UG 2025 due to power outages affecting students at several centers in Madhya Pradesh. The petition challenges a previous High Court decision that denied a re-test. Candidates reported outages lasting one to two hours, impacting their ability to complete the exam. The Madhya Pradesh High Court initially supported the students but later overturned its decision based on an expert committee's findings. The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the National Testing Agency and will hear the case next week.

The rising education costs have made affordability a key consideration for students. According to the QS Best Student Cities 2026 rankings, Delhi is the most affordable city for students, with a score of 96.5, followed by Mumbai (86.3) and Bengaluru (84.3). While Delhi offers low living costs and public university tuition, it has a low student satisfaction score. Mumbai provides a vibrant campus culture and job opportunities but has higher accommodation costs. Bengaluru, known for its tech scene, has the highest student satisfaction but lower affordability. Each city has its strengths, catering to different student needs.