CBSE has approved draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice a year starting from 2026. Both editions will cover the full syllabus, but practical assessments will only occur once. This allows students multiple attempts to showcase their abilities, aligning with the NEP 2020's flexible, student-centric approach.
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In a bid to enhance crowd management, Indian Railways has empowered station directors to control ticket sales as per station capacity and available trains. New measures include permanent waiting areas at busy stations, wider foot-over bridges, war rooms at large stations, and improved communication equipment to handle passenger surges effectively.
The CBI filed a case against Deepak Chandra, a Senior Passport Superintendent in Ghaziabad, for possessing assets worth Rs. 85,06,900, disproportionate to his known income. Searches at his homes in Ghaziabad and Patna yielded Rs. 60 lakh in cash and incriminating documents. Investigations are ongoing.
BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty disputes Mamata Banerjee's claim regarding the Maha Kumbh's occurrence and attendee numbers, emphasizing the event's significance. Banerjee clarifies her comments, urging better planning and compensation for stampede victims to prevent further suffering.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of the toll on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch due to ongoing construction activities. The court emphasized that toll should only be charged when highways are in good condition, and directed the removal of plazas established within 60 km of NH-44.
The VHP has urged all parties to support the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, highlighting its claim over the Gyanvapi mosque and Mathura's Shahi Idgah sites. During the Maha Kumbh meeting, the VHP also called for ending government control over Hindu temples and expressed concerns about the declining Hindu birth rate.
ISRO is on brink of its historic 100th rocket launch milestone with a GSLV mission in January 2025. Following the successful PSLV-C60 mission, which is the 99th launch, ISRO aims to achieve advanced space docking technology and continues to develop its NavIC satellite constellation.
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks on the Murshidabad violence, urging him to address the unrest in his own state. Gokhale cited the Agra incident involving a mob attack on a Rajya Sabha MP's residence.
Abbott Nutrition is sponsoring a national paediatrics summit in Dehradun, despite laws prohibiting baby food manufacturers from funding medical conferences. The Indian Academy of Paediatrics had previously taken funding from Abbott, claiming it was from a different division. The health ministry flagged this as a violation of the Infant Milk Substitutes Act.
CISF and NVVN have signed a Power Purchase Agreement to install 3281 KW of rooftop solar power plants across 16 campuses in 11 states by Oct 31. This addition will increase the total solar power capacity of CISF campuses to 5271 KW, enhancing sustainability goals and contributing to India's energy security and greener future. NVVN will handle installation and maintenance.