CBSE plans to conduct two Class X Board exams annually, starting in 2026, in February and May. This schedule gives students flexibility to choose their preferred exam date and subjects. The best score from either exam will be recorded on the certificate.
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Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli was hospitalised Saturday night following a decline in health. The 52-year-old's condition, though stable, remains critical. This follows a recent public appearance where his health struggles became apparent, prompting support offers from the 1983 World Cup-winning team, conditional on Kambli entering rehab.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, a key figure in the Soviet space program. Putin admires Musk's ambitious vision, particularly his Mars colonization goals, despite geopolitical tensions. Musk's controversial statements on global affairs, especially regarding Ukraine, have drawn criticism amid his role in satellite communications.
A rope mishap during paragliding at Keri plateau in Goa resulted in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman tourist from Maharashtra, Shivani Dabale, and a 26-year-old operator from Nepal, Suman Nepali. They succumbed to injuries after hitting rocks due to a snapped rope. The owner of the paragliding company is charged with culpable homicide.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results for Paper 1 on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Out of over 14.75 lakh candidates who appeared, 24 secured a perfect 100 percentile, with Rajasthan producing the highest number of toppers. Cut-off scores for JEE Advanced eligibility were also announced. The exam saw over 93% attendance and was conducted across 531 centres with strict security measures to ensure fairness and transparency.
Abhishek Nayar's potential sudden shift from India's assistant coach to the Kolkata Knight Riders mid-season raises eyebrows, especially concerning potential conflicts of interest. His inside knowledge of Team India players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj could give KKR a tactical advantage in the on-going IPL 2025.
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BJP claims the UPA government enabled infiltration of Indian institutions through a US-funded programme for voter turnout. Former CEC S Y Quraishi refuted claims of any financial involvement, clarifying the MoU with IFES was purely for training purposes with no financial or legal obligations. Amit Malviya alleged external interference linked to George Soros.