Bihar’s INDIA bloc unveiled its “Tejashwi Pran” manifesto, pledging 1.25 crore government jobs and a job for every family member within 20 months. Key promises include a domicile policy, regularizing contractual jobs, free power, and financial aid for women and the poor. The opposition criticized the NDA’s lack of vision for the state.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative datesheet for the 2026 Class 10 Exam-2 (supplementary). The main exams will be held from February 17 to March 9, 2026, while the second examination is provisionally scheduled to start on May 15, 2026. The supplementary exams offer students a chance to clear pending…
Trump hails Democratic DC mayor Bowser as crime ‘partner,’ declares capital a ‘crime-free zone’ after Guard surge: ‘Carjackings down 87%’
Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik has publicly questioned the sudden death of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at 29, hinting at substance abuse and mental health issues. Kramnik cited Naroditsky’s recent online activity and removal from commentator roles as concerning, urging for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Harvard’s SEAS laid off 35 staff, including key student advisers and lecturers, impacting courses and mentorship. Programs like Engineering Without Borders face uncertainty, while faculty redistribute advising duties. Budget pressures, endowment taxes, and federal funding changes prompted the cuts, raising concerns over student support, experiential learning, and the long-term effect on Harvard’s personalized educational experience.
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy supports Hindi as a language for learning and teaching in schools and colleges, emphasizing that English should be the priority in primary education. He criticized Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh for their double standards, recalling their previous opposition to English medium instruction in government schools.
IndiGo reported a Rs 2,582 crore loss in the July-September quarter, primarily due to a weaker rupee, despite a 10% increase in revenue to Rs 19,599.5 crore. CEO Pieter Elbers highlighted an operational profit of Rs 104 crore excluding currency impact, and expressed optimism for the second half of the fiscal year with increased capacity…
Bangladesh braces for a verdict in a case against former PM Sheikh Hasina, facing charges of crimes against humanity. The capital, Dhaka, experienced crude bomb explosions and arson attacks, heightening tensions. Security forces are on high alert ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s judgment, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Hasina, who denies all…
Following a cloudburst-triggered landslide that blocked the Bhagirathi river near Dharali, a temporary lake formed upstream of Harsil, raising flood concerns. National Disaster Response Force, armed forces, and state agencies are working to manually drain the lake to prevent downstream flooding. Geologists have assessed the lake’s stability, while road restoration remains stalled due to continuous…
Traffic chaos and safety concerns plague the Cuttack-Puri Road near the Bomikhal overbridge. A new median gap has created confusion and congestion. Earlier barricades were removed, worsening the situation. Residents and experts call for immediate action to close the opening and prioritize road safety. The city mayor has assured a temporary diversion plan will be…
