TISS postpones 86th convocation citing 'unforeseen circumstances'; CJI — what it means for Indi

Here is the short version of today's hiring and education news, read the way a final-year student or a fresher should read it: not as headlines, but as signals about what employers will ask you for next.

Nothing below is speculation. Each item is a story published in the last few days by an Indian or international newsroom, followed by what you can act on this week. Sources are listed at the end.

TISS postpones 86th convocation citing 'unforeseen circumstances'; CJI Surya Kant was to be chief guest

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/tiss-postpones-86th-convocation-hours-before-event-cji-surya-kant-was-to-be-chief-guest/articleshow/132769387.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132769387.cms" /></a>The Tata Institute of Social Sciences abruptly postponed its 86th annual convocation on Sunday, August 2. Students who had traveled to Mumbai faced significant financial losses due to the sudden cancellation. The institute cited unforeseen circumstances for the postponement in a late-night email to graduating students. Many students expressed frustration over the last-minute communication and incurred travel expenses.

Reported by timesofindia.indiatimes.com on 2026-07-31T19:14:53+05:30. How to use this in an interview room:

Turn this development into a 40 second point of view you can offer when asked about industry trends.
Prepare one follow-up question for the interviewer based on this shift.
Practise saying it out loud. Reading it is not the same as speaking it.

IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026 registration begins tomorrow at ibps.in; check eligibility, exam dates and how to apply

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/ibps-clerk-recruitment-2026-registration-begins-tomorrow-at-ibps-in-check-eligibility-exam-dates-and-how-to-apply/articleshow/132768101.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132768101.cms" /></a>IBPS Clerk recruitment registration begins August 1 and concludes August 21, 2026. Candidates can apply online for Customer Service Associate positions through the official website. The preliminary examination is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026. Final selection for these posts will be based on the main examination results. No interview process is included for the Customer Service Associate recruitment.

Reported by timesofindia.indiatimes.com on 2026-07-31T18:24:31+05:30. What placement season looks like after this:

Shortlist three companies affected by this and prepare company-specific answers.
Ask your placement cell whether the roles on campus have changed shape this year.
Convert one classroom project into a two-page case study you can attach to applications.

Zero FIR against Noida woman over PM Modi remarks: Is abusive language punishable under Indian law?

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/zero-fir-against-noida-woman-over-pm-modi-remarks-is-profanity-punishable-under-indian-law/articleshow/132765644.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132765644.cms" /></a>A Noida FIR was registered against Ruchika Singh for alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The case involves sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, not obscenity laws. Supreme Court rulings have narrowed the definition of obscenity over time. Profanity and vulgarity are not legally considered obscenity by the courts. The investigation will determine if the alleged remarks meet higher legal thresholds.

Reported by timesofindia.indiatimes.com on 2026-07-31T17:55:48+05:30. The communication skill hiding in this story:

Write a five-line summary of this news as if you were briefing a manager.
Cut every filler word from that summary and read it again.
Practise disagreeing with one claim in it politely and with evidence.

NEET SS counselling 2025: MCC allows Round 1 seat resignation without security deposit loss; read official notice

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/neet-ss-counselling-2025-mcc-allows-round-1-seat-resignation-without-security-deposit-loss-read-official-notice/articleshow/132765368.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132765368.cms" /></a>The Medical Counselling Committee announced a special one-time seat resignation provision. Eligible candidates can resign from their Round 1 NEET SS seats without losing deposits. This process will be available from July 31 to August 4, 2026, at allotted colleges. Resignations must be processed online by college authorities through the MCC portal. The Federation of All India Medical Association welcomed this beneficial decision for many candidates.

Reported by timesofindia.indiatimes.com on 2026-07-31T16:36:34+05:30. What this changes for your job search:

Rewrite one line of your resume so it names a measurable result, not a responsibility.
Map the skill mentioned in this story to something you can show in a portfolio or project.
Track which employers are named here and check their careers page for fresher roles this week.

New ISL-supported English initiative focuses on literacy and employment readiness for Deaf learners

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/new-isl-supported-english-initiative-focuses-on-literacy-and-employment-readiness-for-deaf-learners/articleshow/132762092.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132762092.cms" /></a>A new English learning initiative using visual-first teaching methods and Indian Sign Language support aims to improve literacy and workplace communication among Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners. The programme includes school partnerships, teacher training and workplace communication modules, while also supporting Deaf employees through industry collaborations. More than 500 learners have already completed the programme, which seeks to expand access to inclusive English education and improve employment opportunities through accessible learning.

Reported by timesofindia.indiatimes.com on 2026-07-31T14:22:00+05:30. The AI angle you should not ignore:

Assume the routine part of the entry-level role you want is already automated. Prepare for the judgement part.
Learn the tool being adopted here well enough to explain your workflow in an interview.
Keep a record of tasks you completed faster with AI, along with what you checked manually.

How to use this in an interview room this week

Pick one story above and write 150 words on why it matters to your field. That is interview material.
Update one section of your resume or LinkedIn profile using the language employers used in these reports.
Send one message to a working professional in a company named above and ask what changed for their team.
Do a two-minute spoken summary of this briefing, record it, and listen back for clarity and pace.

Reading the news is not preparation. Turning it into a sentence you can say out loud in a room full of recruiters is. That is the gap most candidates never close, and it is the cheapest one to close.

References

TISS postpones 86th convocation citing 'unforeseen circumstances'; CJI Surya Kant was to be chief guest — timesofindia.indiatimes.com — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/tiss-postpones-86th-convocation-hours-before-event-cji-surya-kant-was-to-be-chief-guest/articleshow/132769387.cms

IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026 registration begins tomorrow at ibps.in; check eligibility, exam dates and how to apply — timesofindia.indiatimes.com — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/ibps-clerk-recruitment-2026-registration-begins-tomorrow-at-ibps-in-check-eligibility-exam-dates-and-how-to-apply/articleshow/132768101.cms

Zero FIR against Noida woman over PM Modi remarks: Is abusive language punishable under Indian law? — timesofindia.indiatimes.com — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/zero-fir-against-noida-woman-over-pm-modi-remarks-is-profanity-punishable-under-indian-law/articleshow/132765644.cms

NEET SS counselling 2025: MCC allows Round 1 seat resignation without security deposit loss; read official notice — timesofindia.indiatimes.com — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/neet-ss-counselling-2025-mcc-allows-round-1-seat-resignation-without-security-deposit-loss-read-official-notice/articleshow/132765368.cms

New ISL-supported English initiative focuses on literacy and employment readiness for Deaf learners — timesofindia.indiatimes.com — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/new-isl-supported-english-initiative-focuses-on-literacy-and-employment-readiness-for-deaf-learners/articleshow/132762092.cms