West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a major school recruitment drive to fill 24,203 vacancies resulting from court rulings. Starting May 30, the process includes age relaxation and experience advantages for applicants. An additional 20,000 teaching positions will also be created.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year wait, securing their first IPL trophy in 2025 by defeating PBKS. Virat Kohli, who has been with RCB for 18 years, was moved to tears after the victory. Celebrities like JD Majethia, Nakuul Mehta, Elvish Yadav, and Smriti Irani congratulated the team and Kohli on their historic win, praising his loyalty and performance.