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CBSE has announced six major changes for the 2026 board exams that students in Classes 10 and 12 must know. Updates include a new structure for Science and Social Science papers, two annual exam sessions, 75% mandatory attendance, a new 9-point grading system from 2026, provisional Class 11 admission, and a revised paper pattern focusing on competency-based questions. Students are advised to understand these rules, follow the updated guidelines, and prepare accordingly to ensure compliance and maximise exam performance.

Referencing a photo of Joy casting his vote at a school in Thiruvananthapuram district, Antony sought to draw attention to its condition. Joy wrote on Facebook that it was foolish to form opinions in haste

For the eight vacancies of Information Commissioners considered at the meeting, the Centre recommended one SC, one ST, one OBC, one minority representative, and one woman, according to the source

Speaking at a reception programme in Senapati district, Droupadi Murmu expressed her happiness to be in the district which has a proud tribal heritage

To operationalise this initiative, the UPSC has decided that the existing capacity of each centre will first be utilised by both PwBD and non-PwBD candidates

CCI will look into IndiGo’s overall dominant position, dominance in particular routes, and whether there is abuse of dominance, official said

Russia's oil exports have plummeted to their lowest point since the Ukraine war began, driven by buyer avoidance, tightened US sanctions, and Ukrainian attacks. This decline, coupled with weakening prices, has slashed Moscow's oil revenue to its lowest since February 2022, straining the Russian budget.

India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a blistering 171 off 95 balls against UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup opener. His innings featured a record-breaking 14 sixes, the most ever in a Youth ODI innings, and also saw him surpass multiple Asian and global records. This remarkable performance further solidifies Suryavanshi's status as a rising star in junior cricket.

Kolkata is buzzing with anticipation for Lionel Messi's arrival on December 13th. A massive 70-foot statue of the football star has been built. Preparations are in full swing at Salt Lake stadium for the event. Fans are eagerly awaiting Messi's return to the city after 14 years. The atmosphere is electric as the city prepares for a memorable occasion.

The centre operates as a multidisciplinary hub, bringing together clinicians, data scientists, and AI researchers

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' has exceeded expectations in its first week, amassing a remarkable ₹207.25 crore. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring a star-studded cast, opened strong and maintained impressive collections throughout the week. Its total India net collection now stands at ₹210.85 crore.

The air mass over Telangana State has been unusually dry of late

In a shocking twist, the former owner of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, devastated by a recent fire that took 25 lives, claims his property was stealthily rezoned from a salt pan to a settlement area without his consent.

“It is however sad that even women Ministers holding particular portfolios did not look into this aspect," to prevent such atrocities,” Shashi Tharoor said

The Congress leader said the Prime Minister can then put in place a plan to deal with the issue of air pollution

Vinesh Phogat, the 31-year-old Indian wrestler, has announced her return to competitive wrestling after an 18-month retirement. Driven by her enduring passion and a desire to achieve her Olympic dream, she aims for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Phogat, who became a mother in July 2025, sees her son as her "biggest motivation" for this comeback.

Investigators expect Rao’s questioning to help establish how the alleged phone-tapping network was planned and carried out; his surrender is likely to accelerate the pace of the probe

Delhi High Court said that in case the social media intermediaries have reservations about any links given by Pawan Kalyan, they should inform him