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CBSE has introduced a Two Board Examination Scheme for Class 10, set to be implemented in 2026, allowing students to improve scores in up to three subjects through a second exam in May. The board has outlined strict eligibility, online-only application rules, defined timelines, and a structured fee system, alongside stringent compliance and verification measures.

AI firm Anthropic received a significant boost from the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailing its new Mythos model as crucial for America's AI lead over China. This praise follows a Pentagon dispute and a court win for Anthropic.

Nashik police have filed nine FIRs against IT firm employees for alleged religious conversion attempts, sexual harassment, and workplace misconduct. Investigators believe seven male employees acted as an organized group targeting female staff. An HR head was arrested for discouraging a victim. Investigations into potential links with extremist groups are ongoing.

Oil prices eased as hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran tensions emerged, with Iran suggesting passage through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement is reached. Despite optimism for diplomatic progress, the US warned of increased economic pressure if Iran remains defiant, while waivers for Iranian oil purchases will not be extended.

Playing white pieces while chasing a result, players often get greedy and make more adventurous, attacking moves on the board, weakening their defence in the process. Vaishali had white pieces. She was up against Russia's Kateryna Lagno, a mother of four and quite brilliant at keeping a poker face on the table. Vaishali had to be brave to overcome the challenge posed by the veteran, and she did so with a clinical precision that belied the stakes.

The incident took place in the final over of Quetta’s innings. Ali Raza bowled a waist-high no-ball to Usman Tariq on the fourth delivery. On the next ball, which was a free hit, Abrar Ahmed was on strike.

A 19-year-old arrested for sexually abusing and blackmailing minors faces property demolition as authorities razed a part of his family home. Police are investigating the circulation of over 100 videos and have identified eight survivors, urging them to come forward.

The Opposition Congress has criticised the move, claiming that it would harm the tribals who constitute a major portion of the State’s population.

In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances leading to the incident and assess the response of the authorities

Chasing 147, Kohli got RCB off to a strong start and scored 49 off 34 balls, hitting six fours and one six. He looked set for his 66th IPL half-century but was dismissed on 49, caught by Nicholas Pooran off Avesh Khan while attempting a shot in the air towards long-on.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has achieved a historic Rs 1,099.72 crore net in India, becoming the first Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark in a single language. Despite minor fluctuations, the espionage thriller has maintained a strong box office presence for 28 days, with a worldwide gross of Rs 1,733.20 crore.

A dispute between two accused, Ayan Ahmed and Uzer Khan, exposed a sexual abuse and blackmail scandal involving girls in Amravati. Their alleged bet to win over girls escalated to recording and uploading explicit videos online. The fallout reportedly occurred over money, leading Uzer Khan to make the videos viral in anger.

Anti-social elements allegedly tried to block the route of a procession taken out by the Dalit community to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary: police

Chandni Vishwakarma, an 18-year-old from Bhopal's Bhim Nagar slum, defied destitution to top the Madhya Pradesh Board class 12 commerce exams with 98.8%. Studying under flickering bulbs and facing daily struggles, she achieved her remarkable feat, inspiring underprivileged youth and aiming for financial independence through CA exams.

These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced with no public discussion