Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his Independence Day greetings, emphasizing the commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and hoping for peace in Ukraine.
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The CBSE has approved the introduction of open-book assessments for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session. The decision follows a successful pilot study and aligns with the NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, aiming to shift from rote memorisation to application-based learning. These assessments will be part of internal exams in core subjects. A similar model, OTBA, was previously introduced in 2014 but discontinued in 2017-18 due to limited impact on critical thinking.
Akash Deep reflected on India's drawn series in England, highlighting his experiences and interactions, including a verbal exchange with Ben Duckett. He valued his half-century more than a ten-wicket haul and dedicated his performance to his sister battling cancer. Akash Deep also praised Mohammed Siraj's fitness and mental fortitude during the series.
Upset by a Madras High Court order to be sent to a government home, a 14-year-old girl attempted to escape by jumping from the court's first floor. The court's decision stemmed from the girl's reluctance to live with either her divorced father or mother, and concerns about her safety with her mother in the Andamans.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade on Friday as Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India and its likely impact on exports and economy hit sentiment.
Monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused widespread devastation, claiming at least 117 lives in the last 24 hours alone. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with flash floods sweeping away homes and leaving many stranded. The meteorological department has issued warnings for further heavy rainfall.
In Auraiya, a shocking crime unfolded as 33-year-old Surjeet sexually assaulted and murdered his 14-year-old cousin shortly after she tied a rakhi on his wrist. Police investigations revealed that Surjeet, after heavy drinking, assaulted the sleeping teenager and attempted to stage her death as a suicide. The suspect has been arrested, and forensic evidence is being gathered to ensure justice.
Security forces in Manipur arrested five militants, including three women from the KCP (Taibanganba), in Thoubal and Imphal East districts. Separately, a PREPAK (PRO) cadre was apprehended. Authorities also seized arms and ammunition during a search operation in Imphal East. The governor highlighted ongoing security efforts to curb extortion and the seizure of over 3,000 firearms in recent months.
The Supreme Court of India is examining a petition to prioritize the most socially and economically backward within SC, ST, and OBC communities for government jobs and educational admissions. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi are seeking the Union government's response on this sensitive matter.
The IDF announced the killing of Nasser Moussa, a senior Hamas figure, in an airstrike in southern Gaza. Moussa, responsible for training and operations, was a close associate of a previously eliminated commander. The IDF also targeted rocket storage sites. Amid ongoing military actions, a deepening humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza, with rising casualties and accusations of restricted aid.