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The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has concluded the fourth edition of ‘Manasvi: STEM Mentorship’ program for high school girls, an outreach initiative aimed at providing school students with structured exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Nearly 100 high-school girls completed the 2025 cycle of the programme, which ran from May to December across multiple phases. IIT Delhi also announced that applications for the next edition of Manasvi will open in February–March 2026. According to the institute, the upcoming cycle will exclusively admit students from government schools, following significant representation from these schools in the 2025 edition. Also Read| House panel to NTA: ‘Strengthen testing capabilities, conduct exams and declare results on time’ Students can find more details on such programmes available on the Office of Academic Outreach & New Initiatives website at academicoutreach.iitd.ac.in. According to an official statement, the Manasvi programme was conducted in three stages, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The Summer phase offered classroom-based academic sessions led by IIT Delhi faculty members, researchers and invited women professionals from STEM fields. Participants were also introduced to hands-on activities at the institute’s makerspace, where they learned to assemble functional solar lamps. Also Read| IIT Delhi Open House 2025: Researchers find solutions to pollution adulterated food The subsequent Autumn and Winter phases focused heavily on practical engagement. Students took part in chemistry experiments, physics-based demonstrations, drone sessions and interactive problem-solving activities. In the final phase, participants presented project ideas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, supported by mentorship from IIT Delhi students who guided them through conceptualisation and articulation. Also Read| JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Roorkee announces exam date At the closing ceremony held on 5 December, Prof. So

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Response: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has concluded the fourth edition of ‘Manasvi: STEM Mentorship’ program for high school girls, an outreach initiative aimed at providing school students with structured exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Nearly 100 high-school girls completed the 2025 cycle of the programme, which ran from May to December across multiple phases. IIT Delhi also announced that applications for the next edition of Manasvi will open in February–March 2026. According to the institute, the upcoming cycle will exclusively admit students from government schools, following significant representation from these schools in the 2025 edition. Also Read| House panel to NTA: ‘Strengthen testing capabilities, conduct exams and declare results on time’ Students can find more details on such programmes available on the Office of Academic Outreach & New Initiatives website at academicoutreach.iitd.ac.in. According to an official statement, the Manasvi programme was conducted in three stages, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The Summer phase offered classroom-based academic sessions led by IIT Delhi faculty members, researchers and invited women professionals from STEM fields. Participants were also introduced to hands-on activities at the institute’s makerspace, where they learned to assemble functional solar lamps. Also Read| IIT Delhi Open House 2025: Researchers find solutions to pollution adulterated food The subsequent Autumn and Winter phases focused heavily on practical engagement. Students took part in chemistry experiments, physics-based demonstrations, drone sessions and interactive problem-solving activities. In the final phase, participants presented project ideas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, supported by mentorship from IIT Delhi students who guided them through conceptualisation and articulation. Also Read| JEE Advanced 2026: IIT Roorkee announces exam date At the closing ceremony held on 5 December, Prof. So


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The four-year online Bachelor of Science programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence offered by IIT-Guwahati is witnessing strong enrolment growth, with its flexible exit options emerging as a key driver. In an interview to PTI the institute’s director, Prof Devendra Jalihal, said, “Launched in 2023 as a four-year programme with flexible exit options from the second year onwards, the online course had 700 students in its first batch, 1,000 in the second and 1,400 in the third. At this pace, enrolment is expected to reach 5,000 in the next five years.” The flexible structure, implemented under the Multiple Entry and Exit System (MEES) for undergraduate programs , implemented across Indian higher education institutions under the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 , allows students to leave the programme after specified stages with recognised qualifications, making it accessible to learners who may not be able to commit to four full years. Introduced as part of the IIT Guwahati ’s efforts to widen participation in AI and Data Science education, the system has drawn increasing interest from students across the country. Even as demand for the online programme grows, IIT-Guwahati continues to push classroom-level adoption of AI in the region. Also Read| IIT Guwahati Placements 2024 Vs 2025: BTech placement trend – top companies, packages and more Prof Jalihal said the institute has played a central role in supporting the Assam government’s decision to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a subject in Class 11. “AI has been introduced as a subject in Class 11 in Assam government schools. Since it is new, teachers required training. The first batch of 126 teachers from across the state was trained here this year,” he said. The training was conducted at the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MFSDS&AI) at IIT-Guwahati, which also offers formal academic programmes in the discipline. In addition to training teachers, t

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Response: The four-year online Bachelor of Science programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence offered by IIT-Guwahati is witnessing strong enrolment growth, with its flexible exit options emerging as a key driver. In an interview to PTI the institute’s director, Prof Devendra Jalihal, said, “Launched in 2023 as a four-year programme with flexible exit options from the second year onwards, the online course had 700 students in its first batch, 1,000 in the second and 1,400 in the third. At this pace, enrolment is expected to reach 5,000 in the next five years.” The flexible structure, implemented under the Multiple Entry and Exit System (MEES) for undergraduate programs , implemented across Indian higher education institutions under the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 , allows students to leave the programme after specified stages with recognised qualifications, making it accessible to learners who may not be able to commit to four full years. Introduced as part of the IIT Guwahati ’s efforts to widen participation in AI and Data Science education, the system has drawn increasing interest from students across the country. Even as demand for the online programme grows, IIT-Guwahati continues to push classroom-level adoption of AI in the region. Also Read| IIT Guwahati Placements 2024 Vs 2025: BTech placement trend – top companies, packages and more Prof Jalihal said the institute has played a central role in supporting the Assam government’s decision to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a subject in Class 11. “AI has been introduced as a subject in Class 11 in Assam government schools. Since it is new, teachers required training. The first batch of 126 teachers from across the state was trained here this year,” he said. The training was conducted at the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MFSDS&AI) at IIT-Guwahati, which also offers formal academic programmes in the discipline. In addition to training teachers, t


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Terrorist attacks launched against India with the support of the Pakistan army preventing normal relations between the two countries, “heightened tensions” with China, and cultural ties with other countries in the neighbourhood are part of the new class 7 NCERT social science textbook released last week. The book, ‘ Exploring Society: India and Beyond ’, part 2, features a chapter on ‘India and Her Neighbours’, which was not included in the old edition. Earlier, NCERT had three separate books for social science in class 7, for history, social and political life, and geography. With the new books released this year, class 7 will use two social science books which touch on all three themes. Part 1 of the social science book was released earlier this year. On India’s relations with Pakistan, the book notes: “Before the 1947 Partition – a legacy of the colonial era that continues to shape the present – Pakistan was a part of India. Let us note for now that Pakistan was founded on religious basis, unlike India; this will be explored further in Grade 8. Suffice to say that these nations share one of the most complex relationships in South Asia.” “Since the Partition, several military conflicts and wars, including wars in 1948, 1965 and 1971, and full-scale conflicts like the Kargil War in 1999, have defined an ongoing tension. In particular, frequent terrorist attacks launched against India with the support of the Pakistan army have prevented normal relations between the two countries,” it said. Read | ‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook On China, it refers to “heightened tensions” with the country in recent years, mostly related to shared borders, and a few serious conflicts. “On the other hand, efforts are being made to resolve disputes through trade, dialogue and border resolution mechanisms,” it explained. It points to Afghanistan as having once shared a direct land border with India. “However, the creation of Pakistan in 1947 has co

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Response: Terrorist attacks launched against India with the support of the Pakistan army preventing normal relations between the two countries, “heightened tensions” with China, and cultural ties with other countries in the neighbourhood are part of the new class 7 NCERT social science textbook released last week. The book, ‘ Exploring Society: India and Beyond ’, part 2, features a chapter on ‘India and Her Neighbours’, which was not included in the old edition. Earlier, NCERT had three separate books for social science in class 7, for history, social and political life, and geography. With the new books released this year, class 7 will use two social science books which touch on all three themes. Part 1 of the social science book was released earlier this year. On India’s relations with Pakistan, the book notes: “Before the 1947 Partition – a legacy of the colonial era that continues to shape the present – Pakistan was a part of India. Let us note for now that Pakistan was founded on religious basis, unlike India; this will be explored further in Grade 8. Suffice to say that these nations share one of the most complex relationships in South Asia.” “Since the Partition, several military conflicts and wars, including wars in 1948, 1965 and 1971, and full-scale conflicts like the Kargil War in 1999, have defined an ongoing tension. In particular, frequent terrorist attacks launched against India with the support of the Pakistan army have prevented normal relations between the two countries,” it said. Read | ‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook On China, it refers to “heightened tensions” with the country in recent years, mostly related to shared borders, and a few serious conflicts. “On the other hand, efforts are being made to resolve disputes through trade, dialogue and border resolution mechanisms,” it explained. It points to Afghanistan as having once shared a direct land border with India. “However, the creation of Pakistan in 1947 has co


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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday distributed scooters to 11,250 students who secured over 80 per cent marks in the higher secondary examinations this year. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Sarma said the government has made “small changes” in the implementation of the Dr Banikanta Kakati Merit Award, under which scooters are given to meritorious students. Due to these changes, the number of beneficiaries fell to 11,250 from 48,673 last year, he said. However, the chief minister added that the Nijut Moina scheme now covers more than five lakh girls. Read | Assam makes state’s History & Geography compulsory subjects for Classes 6th to 8th “To inspire boys in their studies, a new scheme like ‘Nijut Moina’ will be introduced on January 1. This will help build a stronger academic environment in Assam,” he said. Of the 11,250 students who received scooters this year, 6,860 are girls and the rest boys. Sarma said the state government has provided scooters to 1,86,442 students under the merit award scheme between 2017-18 and 2024-25, spending over Rs 1,043 crore. The chief minister urged the recipients to follow two “golden rules” of road safety — not to ride the scooter until they obtain a driving licence and to wear a helmet every time they ride. He also advised students to think positively. Read | Assam Assembly passes 6 education bills amid opposition walkout “Students who indulge in negativity often drift from the right path and eventually fall into the trap of criminal mentality, while those with a positive mindset show strong self-confidence,” Sarma said. Highlighting the state’s development in the education and health sectors, Sarma said Assam now has over 25 medical colleges, of which 15 are functional, and 10 are under various stages of construction. He said that the number of medical seats now stands at 2,000 and it would reach 5,000 by 2030. “Gone are the days when students from Assam had to travel to cities like Pune for higher studies b

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Response: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday distributed scooters to 11,250 students who secured over 80 per cent marks in the higher secondary examinations this year. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Sarma said the government has made “small changes” in the implementation of the Dr Banikanta Kakati Merit Award, under which scooters are given to meritorious students. Due to these changes, the number of beneficiaries fell to 11,250 from 48,673 last year, he said. However, the chief minister added that the Nijut Moina scheme now covers more than five lakh girls. Read | Assam makes state’s History & Geography compulsory subjects for Classes 6th to 8th “To inspire boys in their studies, a new scheme like ‘Nijut Moina’ will be introduced on January 1. This will help build a stronger academic environment in Assam,” he said. Of the 11,250 students who received scooters this year, 6,860 are girls and the rest boys. Sarma said the state government has provided scooters to 1,86,442 students under the merit award scheme between 2017-18 and 2024-25, spending over Rs 1,043 crore. The chief minister urged the recipients to follow two “golden rules” of road safety — not to ride the scooter until they obtain a driving licence and to wear a helmet every time they ride. He also advised students to think positively. Read | Assam Assembly passes 6 education bills amid opposition walkout “Students who indulge in negativity often drift from the right path and eventually fall into the trap of criminal mentality, while those with a positive mindset show strong self-confidence,” Sarma said. Highlighting the state’s development in the education and health sectors, Sarma said Assam now has over 25 medical colleges, of which 15 are functional, and 10 are under various stages of construction. He said that the number of medical seats now stands at 2,000 and it would reach 5,000 by 2030. “Gone are the days when students from Assam had to travel to cities like Pune for higher studies b


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The Karnataka government on Monday said it has decided to form a House committee to examine and propose relaxations to the rules governing the initial recognition and subsequent renewal of private aided and unaided schools . Minister for School Education and Literacy S Madhu Bangarappa announced the formation of the committee in response to requests by members in the Legislative Council. He said a decision will be taken soon based on the report submitted by the House committee. Bangarappa explained that a House committee is being formed to comprehensively discuss and take a decision on the issue of relaxing the rules for the renewal of recognition of schools, that is mentioned in the order issued by the government. As proposed by the members of the Council, steps will be taken to ensure that no private institutions are inconvenienced until a House Committee is formed and its recommendations are implemented. He said that the committee will be formed immediately and its opinion will be taken and implemented. Responding to a question that some officials of the department and others are collecting (corruption) bribe for the renewal of recognition of schools, the Minister said though efforts were made to move the renewal process online, it was not possible. “If anyone is found to be making money on this order, we will take disciplinary action against such officials without hesitation… We will not allow corruption,” he said. Officials are involved in corruption in the renewal of recognition , therefore, the rules imposed now should be relaxed, the members said, as they urged that a House Committee should be formed immediately and a solution should be found.  Smoking is a family issue, as Janhvi Kapoor shares her failed attempts to change her father's habit. Her mother's efforts also conflicted with medical advice. Children may take on a protective role, causing emotional strain. Conflicts over addiction can harm marriages and children's well-being. Emotional bargaining is

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Response: The Karnataka government on Monday said it has decided to form a House committee to examine and propose relaxations to the rules governing the initial recognition and subsequent renewal of private aided and unaided schools . Minister for School Education and Literacy S Madhu Bangarappa announced the formation of the committee in response to requests by members in the Legislative Council. He said a decision will be taken soon based on the report submitted by the House committee. Bangarappa explained that a House committee is being formed to comprehensively discuss and take a decision on the issue of relaxing the rules for the renewal of recognition of schools, that is mentioned in the order issued by the government. As proposed by the members of the Council, steps will be taken to ensure that no private institutions are inconvenienced until a House Committee is formed and its recommendations are implemented. He said that the committee will be formed immediately and its opinion will be taken and implemented. Responding to a question that some officials of the department and others are collecting (corruption) bribe for the renewal of recognition of schools, the Minister said though efforts were made to move the renewal process online, it was not possible. “If anyone is found to be making money on this order, we will take disciplinary action against such officials without hesitation… We will not allow corruption,” he said. Officials are involved in corruption in the renewal of recognition , therefore, the rules imposed now should be relaxed, the members said, as they urged that a House Committee should be formed immediately and a solution should be found.  Smoking is a family issue, as Janhvi Kapoor shares her failed attempts to change her father's habit. Her mother's efforts also conflicted with medical advice. Children may take on a protective role, causing emotional strain. Conflicts over addiction can harm marriages and children's well-being. Emotional bargaining is


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CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the city intimation slips for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 December session exam. Candidates registered to appear for the national level eligibility test can download by visiting the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. On the official candidate portal, candidates will be required to enter their personal credentials such as CSIR UGC NET application number and date of birth, followed by the Captcha code, to login and download their exam-city intimation slip. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 18. This is only an advance intimation of the exam city allotted, indicating the location of the examination centre to facilitate candidates. The admit card for the examination will be issued separately. Step 1: Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in Step 2: Click on the city slip link given on the homepage Step 3: Enter your credentials, such as application number and date of birth Step 4: Submit and view the CSIR UGC NET city intimation slips Step 5: Download and save the city intimation slips. This year, the joint CSIR UGC NET 2025 will be conducted on a single day—December 18, in two sessions—for five subjects: Mathematical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The national-level exam will be held as a computer-based test (CBT) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and PhD admissions. If any candidate experiences difficulty in downloading or checking the Examination City Intimation Slip, they may contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 or send an email to csirnet@nta.ac.in. In the June 2025 session, the test was administered in two shifts and covered five subjects. Out of the 1,95,241 candidates who registered for the exam, a total of 1,47,732 candidates appeared. Of the total registered candidates, 1,14,339 were female, with 86,777 appearing for t

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Response: CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the city intimation slips for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 December session exam. Candidates registered to appear for the national level eligibility test can download by visiting the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. On the official candidate portal, candidates will be required to enter their personal credentials such as CSIR UGC NET application number and date of birth, followed by the Captcha code, to login and download their exam-city intimation slip. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 18. This is only an advance intimation of the exam city allotted, indicating the location of the examination centre to facilitate candidates. The admit card for the examination will be issued separately. Step 1: Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in Step 2: Click on the city slip link given on the homepage Step 3: Enter your credentials, such as application number and date of birth Step 4: Submit and view the CSIR UGC NET city intimation slips Step 5: Download and save the city intimation slips. This year, the joint CSIR UGC NET 2025 will be conducted on a single day—December 18, in two sessions—for five subjects: Mathematical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The national-level exam will be held as a computer-based test (CBT) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and PhD admissions. If any candidate experiences difficulty in downloading or checking the Examination City Intimation Slip, they may contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 or send an email to csirnet@nta.ac.in. In the June 2025 session, the test was administered in two shifts and covered five subjects. Out of the 1,95,241 candidates who registered for the exam, a total of 1,47,732 candidates appeared. Of the total registered candidates, 1,14,339 were female, with 86,777 appearing for t


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Manipur Board Exams Date Sheet 2026 for Class 11, Class 12: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (COHSE) , Manipur, has released the exam schedule for the 2026 board examinations for Classes 11 and 12. The Class 11 exams will begin on February 16, while the Class 12 exams will start on February 17. The practical examinations for Class 12 are scheduled from January 2 to January 31, 2026. Schools with fewer than 10 candidates will be affiliated with other institutions, as arranged by the council. After completing the practical exams, institutions must enter students’ practical marks using their login credentials and upload them to the council’s official website, cohsemanipur.nic.in, between January 3 and February 2. The final deadline for uploading practical marks is February 3, 2026. The Class 12 examinations under the Manipur Higher Secondary Education (HSE) Board for 2026 will be conducted in a single shift, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Last year, Manipur HSE exams began on February 21 with the English exam, and concluded on March 23, 2024, with the elective languages exam — Bengali, Hindi, English and Manipuri. Other than these two dates, the exams will also be conducted on February 27, March 1, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 and 22. In 2023 , the Class 12 board exams began on February 23 and concluded on April 1, 2023. The COHSEM HSE exam was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm. The practical exams were conducted between April 1 to April 20. In 2024, the overall pass percentage is 94 per cent. Girl students topped all three streams: Science, Arts, and Commerce. A COHSEM official said, 89.95 per cent of students from government institutions passed the examination, while the pass rate for students from non-government institutions stood at 95.66 per cent. In the Science stream, Riya Khwairakpam of Comet School, Changangei Uchekon, secured the top position with 490 out of 500 marks. In the Arts stream, Keisham Hannah Devi of Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary School, Sangakpham,

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Response: Manipur Board Exams Date Sheet 2026 for Class 11, Class 12: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (COHSE) , Manipur, has released the exam schedule for the 2026 board examinations for Classes 11 and 12. The Class 11 exams will begin on February 16, while the Class 12 exams will start on February 17. The practical examinations for Class 12 are scheduled from January 2 to January 31, 2026. Schools with fewer than 10 candidates will be affiliated with other institutions, as arranged by the council. After completing the practical exams, institutions must enter students’ practical marks using their login credentials and upload them to the council’s official website, cohsemanipur.nic.in, between January 3 and February 2. The final deadline for uploading practical marks is February 3, 2026. The Class 12 examinations under the Manipur Higher Secondary Education (HSE) Board for 2026 will be conducted in a single shift, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Last year, Manipur HSE exams began on February 21 with the English exam, and concluded on March 23, 2024, with the elective languages exam — Bengali, Hindi, English and Manipuri. Other than these two dates, the exams will also be conducted on February 27, March 1, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 and 22. In 2023 , the Class 12 board exams began on February 23 and concluded on April 1, 2023. The COHSEM HSE exam was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm. The practical exams were conducted between April 1 to April 20. In 2024, the overall pass percentage is 94 per cent. Girl students topped all three streams: Science, Arts, and Commerce. A COHSEM official said, 89.95 per cent of students from government institutions passed the examination, while the pass rate for students from non-government institutions stood at 95.66 per cent. In the Science stream, Riya Khwairakpam of Comet School, Changangei Uchekon, secured the top position with 490 out of 500 marks. In the Arts stream, Keisham Hannah Devi of Enlighten Knowledge Higher Secondary School, Sangakpham,


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The National Testing Agency (NTA) “has not inspired much confidence”, should quickly get its act together, and use the surplus of Rs. 448 crore it has collected in the past six years to build its capabilities and conduct tests itself, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has noted in a report presented to Parliament Monday. The committee’s report was on the ‘Review of Autonomous Bodies and Institutions – NTA, NAAC , Draft UGC Regulations, ICHR, ICPR, ICSSR, IIAS ( Shimla ) and Auroville Foundation under the Department of Higher Education’ The committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, noted that NTA did not declare the results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) in time in the last few years. “Such a delay is a cause of major concern as it not only delays the admission process but also delays the start of the academic session by the on-boarded universities, which ultimately puts unnecessary pressure on the students. The Committee emphasises that NTA should not only conduct the examinations within time but also declare the results in a time-bound manner,” it stated in its report. Referring to 14 competitive examinations conducted by NTA in 2024, the committee observed that at least five faced major issues – UGC-NET , CSIR-NET , and NEET-PG were postponed, NEET-UG saw paper leaks, and CUET results were postponed. In the JEE Main exam held in January 2025, at least 12 questions had to be withdrawn due to errors in the final answer key, the committee’s report noted. “The Committee observed that such instances do not inspire confidence of the examinees in the system. The Committee therefore recommends that NTA need to quickly get their act together so that such instances, which otherwise are fully avoidable, do not occur in future.” Of the Rs. 3,512.98 crore that the NTA collected, it has spent Rs. 3,064.77 crore, with a surplus of Rs. 448 crore in the past six years, the report stated, recommending that this corpus be

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Response: The National Testing Agency (NTA) “has not inspired much confidence”, should quickly get its act together, and use the surplus of Rs. 448 crore it has collected in the past six years to build its capabilities and conduct tests itself, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has noted in a report presented to Parliament Monday. The committee’s report was on the ‘Review of Autonomous Bodies and Institutions – NTA, NAAC , Draft UGC Regulations, ICHR, ICPR, ICSSR, IIAS ( Shimla ) and Auroville Foundation under the Department of Higher Education’ The committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, noted that NTA did not declare the results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) in time in the last few years. “Such a delay is a cause of major concern as it not only delays the admission process but also delays the start of the academic session by the on-boarded universities, which ultimately puts unnecessary pressure on the students. The Committee emphasises that NTA should not only conduct the examinations within time but also declare the results in a time-bound manner,” it stated in its report. Referring to 14 competitive examinations conducted by NTA in 2024, the committee observed that at least five faced major issues – UGC-NET , CSIR-NET , and NEET-PG were postponed, NEET-UG saw paper leaks, and CUET results were postponed. In the JEE Main exam held in January 2025, at least 12 questions had to be withdrawn due to errors in the final answer key, the committee’s report noted. “The Committee observed that such instances do not inspire confidence of the examinees in the system. The Committee therefore recommends that NTA need to quickly get their act together so that such instances, which otherwise are fully avoidable, do not occur in future.” Of the Rs. 3,512.98 crore that the NTA collected, it has spent Rs. 3,064.77 crore, with a surplus of Rs. 448 crore in the past six years, the report stated, recommending that this corpus be


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With more than 10,000 vacancies, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) across India are grappling with a staffing crunch. As shared in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Education (MoE), there are 8,457 teaching positions and 1,716 non-teaching positions vacant as of November 1, 2025. From the sanctioned posts of 56,520, KVs were able to fill 46,347 posts, which include both teaching and non-teaching staff. Under teaching, the highest recruitment based on category was for unreserved candidates with 17,427, followed by Other Backwards Classes (13,211), EWS (11,14), SC (7,235), and ST (2,970). As said in the Lok Sabha, the vacancies in KV keep on arising due to the opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), retirement, resignation, promotion of employees, transfer, employees going on lien to another department, and up-gradation of schools. Due to this, filling up of vacancies is a continuous process, and efforts are made to fill up the vacancies as per the provisions of the relevant recruitment rules. Since 2014, there have been 30,876 recruitments under the teaching staff. On the other hand, the total recruitment listed across all years, categories, and post types since the above-mentioned year is 33,350. As shared in the table below, the year 2022-23 was the largest recruitment cycle with a total of 11,733 teachers recruited for KVs. As mentioned in the data shared by the Ministry, to prevent disruption in the teaching-learning process, Kendriya Vidyalayas appoint teachers on a contractual basis at the local level whenever regular or leave vacancies arise. These appointments are temporary till the time a regular incumbent joins, and therefore, the tenure of contractual teachers cannot be fixed in advance. The academic session 2018-19 had the highest engagement figure before the pandemic and subsequent large recruitment drives, with 9,539 teachers. It is also pertinent to note that in the year 2022-23, a total of 11,733 offers and appointments were made, and from the total, 10,462 c

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Response: With more than 10,000 vacancies, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) across India are grappling with a staffing crunch. As shared in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Education (MoE), there are 8,457 teaching positions and 1,716 non-teaching positions vacant as of November 1, 2025. From the sanctioned posts of 56,520, KVs were able to fill 46,347 posts, which include both teaching and non-teaching staff. Under teaching, the highest recruitment based on category was for unreserved candidates with 17,427, followed by Other Backwards Classes (13,211), EWS (11,14), SC (7,235), and ST (2,970). As said in the Lok Sabha, the vacancies in KV keep on arising due to the opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), retirement, resignation, promotion of employees, transfer, employees going on lien to another department, and up-gradation of schools. Due to this, filling up of vacancies is a continuous process, and efforts are made to fill up the vacancies as per the provisions of the relevant recruitment rules. Since 2014, there have been 30,876 recruitments under the teaching staff. On the other hand, the total recruitment listed across all years, categories, and post types since the above-mentioned year is 33,350. As shared in the table below, the year 2022-23 was the largest recruitment cycle with a total of 11,733 teachers recruited for KVs. As mentioned in the data shared by the Ministry, to prevent disruption in the teaching-learning process, Kendriya Vidyalayas appoint teachers on a contractual basis at the local level whenever regular or leave vacancies arise. These appointments are temporary till the time a regular incumbent joins, and therefore, the tenure of contractual teachers cannot be fixed in advance. The academic session 2018-19 had the highest engagement figure before the pandemic and subsequent large recruitment drives, with 9,539 teachers. It is also pertinent to note that in the year 2022-23, a total of 11,733 offers and appointments were made, and from the total, 10,462 c


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Several students enrolled in Kamil and Fazil courses at madrassas in Uttar Pradesh are now exploring new academic options after the Supreme Court struck down the state madrassa board’s authority to award these degrees, calling it a contravention of the UGC Act. Around 32,000 students were enrolled in these courses across the state when the Supreme Court, on November 5 last year, deemed the Uttar Pradesh madarsa education board’s practice of awarding Kamil (graduate-level) and Fazil (postgraduate-level) degrees “unconstitutional”, ruling that such authority lies only with universities regulated under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act. For Saqlain Raza, a Fazil first-year student at Madarsa Jamia Farooquia in Varanasi, the ruling has forced a major shift. Raza, who has already cleared his first-year Fazil exam, is now preparing to join Kashi Vidyapeeth for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. “I have to think about my career. Given the situation, I will pursue BA, and later, MA,” he told PTI. He said although his Aalim (higher secondary) qualification makes him eligible for BA admission, the years he spent pursuing Kamil and Fazil would effectively go to waste. Raza is not alone. Many students pursuing higher religious studies in madrassas are uncertain about their academic careers. Ghulam Masih, a Kamil first-year student from Madarsa Darul Uloom Faiz-ur-Rasool in Siddharthnagar, said he too is planning to enrol into BA and MA courses from a university. However, he hopes a solution may emerge, noting that a case is pending in court seeking affiliation of madrassa students with Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University. Others, however, feel trapped. Mohammad Saad Nizami, who appeared for the Fazil first-year exam from Madarsa Taleemuddin in Mau district, said his studies have come to a halt. “I took my exam in February 2024 and have already lost nearly one-and-a-half years. I request the government to resolve the situation created after the court order,” he sa

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Response: Several students enrolled in Kamil and Fazil courses at madrassas in Uttar Pradesh are now exploring new academic options after the Supreme Court struck down the state madrassa board’s authority to award these degrees, calling it a contravention of the UGC Act. Around 32,000 students were enrolled in these courses across the state when the Supreme Court, on November 5 last year, deemed the Uttar Pradesh madarsa education board’s practice of awarding Kamil (graduate-level) and Fazil (postgraduate-level) degrees “unconstitutional”, ruling that such authority lies only with universities regulated under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act. For Saqlain Raza, a Fazil first-year student at Madarsa Jamia Farooquia in Varanasi, the ruling has forced a major shift. Raza, who has already cleared his first-year Fazil exam, is now preparing to join Kashi Vidyapeeth for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. “I have to think about my career. Given the situation, I will pursue BA, and later, MA,” he told PTI. He said although his Aalim (higher secondary) qualification makes him eligible for BA admission, the years he spent pursuing Kamil and Fazil would effectively go to waste. Raza is not alone. Many students pursuing higher religious studies in madrassas are uncertain about their academic careers. Ghulam Masih, a Kamil first-year student from Madarsa Darul Uloom Faiz-ur-Rasool in Siddharthnagar, said he too is planning to enrol into BA and MA courses from a university. However, he hopes a solution may emerge, noting that a case is pending in court seeking affiliation of madrassa students with Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University. Others, however, feel trapped. Mohammad Saad Nizami, who appeared for the Fazil first-year exam from Madarsa Taleemuddin in Mau district, said his studies have come to a halt. “I took my exam in February 2024 and have already lost nearly one-and-a-half years. I request the government to resolve the situation created after the court order,” he sa


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Around 61 per cent of candidates appeared for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) on Sunday as the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) went ahead with the test despite calls for postponement amid widespread flight cancellations and a row over upper age limit. The examination was conducted in two sessions — from 10 am to 12 pm, and from 2 pm to 4 pm — as scheduled, ending last-minute uncertainty amid tension between Lok Bhavan and the Omar Abdullah government over demands to relax the upper age limit. The elected government, several political parties, and many aspirants had urged the JKPSC to postpone the exam. “The examination was successfully conducted at 53 centres across Jammu and Kashmir. Of the total 22,573 registered candidates, 13,732 appeared for the tests — a turnout of 60.83 per cent — in two sessions,” JKPSC Additional Secretary and Controller of Examination, Sachin Jamwal, told PTI. He said the examination was conducted under strict guidelines and supervised by observers and a magistrate stationed at each centre. Asked about the reasons for the low turnout, he said such attendance was usual, noting that in previous examinations too, the turnout had consistently remained around 60 to 61 per cent. Referring to the situation as extraordinary, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote to the JKPSC chairman on Saturday, saying the ongoing disruption in flight services has caused widespread chaos, and it has been “further compounded by the prevailing uncertainty” over the Lok Bhavan’s “delay” in approving age relaxation for aspirants. However, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha refuted the claim that the Lok Bhavan had caused a delay. Sinha wrote on social media that he had returned the file the same day, December 2, with a query about the possibility of holding the examination on the scheduled date if the upper age limit was relaxed, but received no follow-up from the government. The post said the JKPSC had published an advertisement for the exam

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Response: Around 61 per cent of candidates appeared for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) on Sunday as the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) went ahead with the test despite calls for postponement amid widespread flight cancellations and a row over upper age limit. The examination was conducted in two sessions — from 10 am to 12 pm, and from 2 pm to 4 pm — as scheduled, ending last-minute uncertainty amid tension between Lok Bhavan and the Omar Abdullah government over demands to relax the upper age limit. The elected government, several political parties, and many aspirants had urged the JKPSC to postpone the exam. “The examination was successfully conducted at 53 centres across Jammu and Kashmir. Of the total 22,573 registered candidates, 13,732 appeared for the tests — a turnout of 60.83 per cent — in two sessions,” JKPSC Additional Secretary and Controller of Examination, Sachin Jamwal, told PTI. He said the examination was conducted under strict guidelines and supervised by observers and a magistrate stationed at each centre. Asked about the reasons for the low turnout, he said such attendance was usual, noting that in previous examinations too, the turnout had consistently remained around 60 to 61 per cent. Referring to the situation as extraordinary, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote to the JKPSC chairman on Saturday, saying the ongoing disruption in flight services has caused widespread chaos, and it has been “further compounded by the prevailing uncertainty” over the Lok Bhavan’s “delay” in approving age relaxation for aspirants. However, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha refuted the claim that the Lok Bhavan had caused a delay. Sinha wrote on social media that he had returned the file the same day, December 2, with a query about the possibility of holding the examination on the scheduled date if the upper age limit was relaxed, but received no follow-up from the government. The post said the JKPSC had published an advertisement for the exam


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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur on Sunday announced that it will host the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 -Hardware Edition from December 8-12. The event holds special significance as it coincides with the platinum jubilee of the institute, a milestone marking its legacy of technological leadership, innovation, and nation-building, an institute spokesperson said. Launched in 2017 and organised by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Smart India Hackathon has grown into the world’s largest open innovation platform, empowering higher-education students to tackle real-world challenges posed by ministries, government departments, industries, and NGOs. The initiative continues under the patronage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, with co-patrons including Union MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar, Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, AICTE Chairman Prof TG Sitharam, the spokesperson said, adding that the PM will inaugurate the event virtually. SIH 2025 has set new benchmarks in participation with 72,165 idea submissions, 68,766 student teams, and 271 problem statements sourced from ministries, PSUs, corporates, and industry partners, he said. At the institutional level, 2,587 higher education institutions, 1,42,715 teams, and 8,26,635 students took part in internal hackathons, making this edition one of the most inclusive national innovation engagements to date. “As the institute celebrates its historic 75th year, the SIH 2025 Grand Finale stands as a testament to IIT Kharagpur’s enduring mission—where technology meets purpose, and innovation fuels national aspirations,” he said. IIT Kharagpur director Prof. Suman Chakraborty said, “Hosting the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025 during IIT Kharagpur’s historic Platinum Jubilee is both an honour and a reaffirmation of our enduring commitment to nation-building. SIH emb

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Response: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur on Sunday announced that it will host the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 -Hardware Edition from December 8-12. The event holds special significance as it coincides with the platinum jubilee of the institute, a milestone marking its legacy of technological leadership, innovation, and nation-building, an institute spokesperson said. Launched in 2017 and organised by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Smart India Hackathon has grown into the world’s largest open innovation platform, empowering higher-education students to tackle real-world challenges posed by ministries, government departments, industries, and NGOs. The initiative continues under the patronage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, with co-patrons including Union MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar, Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, AICTE Chairman Prof TG Sitharam, the spokesperson said, adding that the PM will inaugurate the event virtually. SIH 2025 has set new benchmarks in participation with 72,165 idea submissions, 68,766 student teams, and 271 problem statements sourced from ministries, PSUs, corporates, and industry partners, he said. At the institutional level, 2,587 higher education institutions, 1,42,715 teams, and 8,26,635 students took part in internal hackathons, making this edition one of the most inclusive national innovation engagements to date. “As the institute celebrates its historic 75th year, the SIH 2025 Grand Finale stands as a testament to IIT Kharagpur’s enduring mission—where technology meets purpose, and innovation fuels national aspirations,” he said. IIT Kharagpur director Prof. Suman Chakraborty said, “Hosting the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025 during IIT Kharagpur’s historic Platinum Jubilee is both an honour and a reaffirmation of our enduring commitment to nation-building. SIH emb


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RPSC RAS Exam Result 2024 Date, Interview Schedule Released: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced that the second-stage interviews for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Recruitment 2024 will be conducted from December 15 to 24. Candidates shortlisted for this round are required to appear with two copies of the online filled detailed application form, all original documents, and their photocopies. Candidates are also required to carry a recent passport-sized colour photograph and a valid original photo identity card. The Commission has stated that no candidate will be allowed to appear for the interview without these mandatory documents. Interview letters will be uploaded on the Commission’s official website in due course. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has also released the interview schedule for 22 subjects under the Assistant Professor (Medical Education Department) Recruitment 2021. Interviews for these subjects will be held from December 15 to 30, 2025. According to the guidelines, candidates must bring their latest passport-size colour photograph, a clear photo identity card, and all original certificates along with photocopies at the time of the interview. Those failing to present the required documents will not be permitted to appear. Interview letters will be uploaded on the Commission’s website, and detailed instructions are available online.  The IPL 2026 Auction will see 350 players being auctioned in Abu Dhabi on December 16, with 1390 initially registering. The pool includes 240 Indian and 110 overseas recruits, with 224 uncapped Indian and 14 uncapped overseas players vying for 77 spots. 40 players have listed themselves at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore, including Steve Smith, Kyle Jamieson, and Mustafizur Rahman.

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Response: RPSC RAS Exam Result 2024 Date, Interview Schedule Released: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced that the second-stage interviews for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Recruitment 2024 will be conducted from December 15 to 24. Candidates shortlisted for this round are required to appear with two copies of the online filled detailed application form, all original documents, and their photocopies. Candidates are also required to carry a recent passport-sized colour photograph and a valid original photo identity card. The Commission has stated that no candidate will be allowed to appear for the interview without these mandatory documents. Interview letters will be uploaded on the Commission’s official website in due course. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has also released the interview schedule for 22 subjects under the Assistant Professor (Medical Education Department) Recruitment 2021. Interviews for these subjects will be held from December 15 to 30, 2025. According to the guidelines, candidates must bring their latest passport-size colour photograph, a clear photo identity card, and all original certificates along with photocopies at the time of the interview. Those failing to present the required documents will not be permitted to appear. Interview letters will be uploaded on the Commission’s website, and detailed instructions are available online.  The IPL 2026 Auction will see 350 players being auctioned in Abu Dhabi on December 16, with 1390 initially registering. The pool includes 240 Indian and 110 overseas recruits, with 224 uncapped Indian and 14 uncapped overseas players vying for 77 spots. 40 players have listed themselves at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore, including Steve Smith, Kyle Jamieson, and Mustafizur Rahman.


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IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17, 2026. The exam serves as the single-window gateway to IITs, which promise world-class education, cutting-edge research facilities, prestigious career options, and lucrative placement opportunities across fields. In the latest cycle of engineering placements, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati recorded year-on-year changes in total offers, highest packages, and the number of BTech students placed. The 2024-25 placement season at IIT Guwahati witnessed 637 out of 842 BTech students securing placements, resulting in an overall placement percentage of 75.65%. Also Read| BTech Electrical Engineering Vs Engineering Physics: Career prospects, who should choose? The institution received 193 pre-placement offers (PPOs) during the academic year, with a notable 26% of these offers extended to female students. This marked a slight decrease from the previous year’s 229 PPOs recorded in 2023-24, while the number of registered companies stood at 466 in the preceding year. Computer Science and Engineering continued its dominance. A total of 107 students were placed out of 118 registered, achieving an exceptional 90.68% placement rate. Mathematics and Computing surpassed this slightly with 69 placements from 76 students, recording the highest placement percentage at 90.79%. Comparing the two academic years reveals interesting trends across departments. Computer Science and Engineering maintained its high placement percentage, moving from 91% in 2023-24 to 90.68% in 2024-25, with a slight increase in student intake from 119 to 118. Mathematics and Computing showed improvement from 87% to 90.79%, while Electronics and Communication Engineering remained relatively stable at 85% in 2023-24 and 85.71% in 2024-25. However, some disciplines experienced fluctuations. Chemical Engineering saw a decrease from 79% in 2023-24 to 68.97% in 2024-25, while Civil Engineering remained consistent around 66%. Engineering Physics

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Response: IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17, 2026. The exam serves as the single-window gateway to IITs, which promise world-class education, cutting-edge research facilities, prestigious career options, and lucrative placement opportunities across fields. In the latest cycle of engineering placements, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati recorded year-on-year changes in total offers, highest packages, and the number of BTech students placed. The 2024-25 placement season at IIT Guwahati witnessed 637 out of 842 BTech students securing placements, resulting in an overall placement percentage of 75.65%. Also Read| BTech Electrical Engineering Vs Engineering Physics: Career prospects, who should choose? The institution received 193 pre-placement offers (PPOs) during the academic year, with a notable 26% of these offers extended to female students. This marked a slight decrease from the previous year’s 229 PPOs recorded in 2023-24, while the number of registered companies stood at 466 in the preceding year. Computer Science and Engineering continued its dominance. A total of 107 students were placed out of 118 registered, achieving an exceptional 90.68% placement rate. Mathematics and Computing surpassed this slightly with 69 placements from 76 students, recording the highest placement percentage at 90.79%. Comparing the two academic years reveals interesting trends across departments. Computer Science and Engineering maintained its high placement percentage, moving from 91% in 2023-24 to 90.68% in 2024-25, with a slight increase in student intake from 119 to 118. Mathematics and Computing showed improvement from 87% to 90.79%, while Electronics and Communication Engineering remained relatively stable at 85% in 2023-24 and 85.71% in 2024-25. However, some disciplines experienced fluctuations. Chemical Engineering saw a decrease from 79% in 2023-24 to 68.97% in 2024-25, while Civil Engineering remained consistent around 66%. Engineering Physics


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CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Keys: The Consortium of National Law Universities has concluded the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 on December 7, Sunday. A total of 92,344 candidates applied this year, marking a 17 per cent increase in applications. The 2026 examination was conducted across 156 centres in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 Union Territories. Of these, 75,009 registered for the Undergraduate (UG) programme, while 17,335 applied for the Postgraduate (PG) programme. The overall male-to-female ratio among candidates stands at approximately 0.72:1. The exam witnessed a turnout, with 96.83 per cent of Undergraduate applicants and 92.45 per cent of Postgraduate applicants appearing for the test. The exam is for students who want to pursue law and gain admission into India’s National Law Universities (NLUs). As mentioned in the press release, the provisional answer keys will be released on December 10. Step 1. Log in to your CLAT account at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and click on ‘Submit Objections’. Step 2 . Click on the ‘Submit Objection’ button. Step 3. Select the Question Booklet set, ‘Type of Objection’, i.e., ‘About the Answer Key’ or ‘About the Question’, as appropriate Step4. Select the question number, enter your objection details and click on ‘Submit Objection’ Step 5. Once all your objections are submitted, click the ‘Make Payment’ button to make a payment. A fee of Rs 1,000 will be paid for each objection. The Consortium will publish the provisional answer key on its official website at 5 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Candidates who wish to challenge any questions or the provisional key may submit objections through the designated portal. The portal will remain open from 5 PM on December 10 until 5 PM on December 12, 2025, after which it will automatically close. The participating universities in CLAT are: — NLSIU Bengaluru — NALSAR Hyderabad — NLIU Bhopal — WBNUJS Kolkata — NLU Jodhpur — HNLU Raipur — GNLU Gandhinagar — GNLU, Silvassa Campus — R

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Response: CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Keys: The Consortium of National Law Universities has concluded the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 on December 7, Sunday. A total of 92,344 candidates applied this year, marking a 17 per cent increase in applications. The 2026 examination was conducted across 156 centres in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 Union Territories. Of these, 75,009 registered for the Undergraduate (UG) programme, while 17,335 applied for the Postgraduate (PG) programme. The overall male-to-female ratio among candidates stands at approximately 0.72:1. The exam witnessed a turnout, with 96.83 per cent of Undergraduate applicants and 92.45 per cent of Postgraduate applicants appearing for the test. The exam is for students who want to pursue law and gain admission into India’s National Law Universities (NLUs). As mentioned in the press release, the provisional answer keys will be released on December 10. Step 1. Log in to your CLAT account at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and click on ‘Submit Objections’. Step 2 . Click on the ‘Submit Objection’ button. Step 3. Select the Question Booklet set, ‘Type of Objection’, i.e., ‘About the Answer Key’ or ‘About the Question’, as appropriate Step4. Select the question number, enter your objection details and click on ‘Submit Objection’ Step 5. Once all your objections are submitted, click the ‘Make Payment’ button to make a payment. A fee of Rs 1,000 will be paid for each objection. The Consortium will publish the provisional answer key on its official website at 5 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Candidates who wish to challenge any questions or the provisional key may submit objections through the designated portal. The portal will remain open from 5 PM on December 10 until 5 PM on December 12, 2025, after which it will automatically close. The participating universities in CLAT are: — NLSIU Bengaluru — NALSAR Hyderabad — NLIU Bhopal — WBNUJS Kolkata — NLU Jodhpur — HNLU Raipur — GNLU Gandhinagar — GNLU, Silvassa Campus — R


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The Assam cabinet has approved the inclusion of the state’s history and geography as compulsory subjects for students of classes 6, 7, and 8, in line with the recommendations of the Justice (Retd.) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the decision on his X account. This curriculum will be mandatory, and students will have to pass a 50-mark exam in each subject. “The Cabinet has decided that Assam history and geography will become mandatory subjects in Classes 6, 7, and 8 across all elementary and upper primary schools in the state. The subjects will be introduced uniformly across the state for “shaping young minds with the knowledge of Assam,” read the X update of Sarma. In today's #AssamCabinet meeting, we resolved to ✅Set up Centre of Excellence in Aerospace & Defence etc sectors ✅Approve the Assam Logistics & Warehousing Policy ✅Transfer land to AAI for Doloo Airport ✅Make Assam History & Geography compulsory in schools among others pic.twitter.com/77A2loXDy2 — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 7, 2025  The approval comes a week after the education department informed the Assembly that more than 1,400 interior schools still lack basic drinking water and toilet facilities. At the same time, nearly 28,000 teaching posts remain vacant across state-run schools. In addition, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 243.66 crore for establishing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Assam Engineering College in Guwahati . Focused on Aerospace and Defence, Automotive, and Electric Vehicles, the CoE aims to deliver industry-relevant skills, support upskilling, and strengthen the startup and MSME ecosystem. The government also approved setting up a new Sainik School in Karbi Anglong, with an estimated investment of Rs 335 crore. This will be the second Military School at Longbokhu in Karbi Anglong district. The construction of the school will be carried out with funds approved by the state and central governments, as mentioned by Ranoj Pegu, who

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Response: The Assam cabinet has approved the inclusion of the state’s history and geography as compulsory subjects for students of classes 6, 7, and 8, in line with the recommendations of the Justice (Retd.) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the decision on his X account. This curriculum will be mandatory, and students will have to pass a 50-mark exam in each subject. “The Cabinet has decided that Assam history and geography will become mandatory subjects in Classes 6, 7, and 8 across all elementary and upper primary schools in the state. The subjects will be introduced uniformly across the state for “shaping young minds with the knowledge of Assam,” read the X update of Sarma. In today's #AssamCabinet meeting, we resolved to ✅Set up Centre of Excellence in Aerospace & Defence etc sectors ✅Approve the Assam Logistics & Warehousing Policy ✅Transfer land to AAI for Doloo Airport ✅Make Assam History & Geography compulsory in schools among others pic.twitter.com/77A2loXDy2 — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 7, 2025  The approval comes a week after the education department informed the Assembly that more than 1,400 interior schools still lack basic drinking water and toilet facilities. At the same time, nearly 28,000 teaching posts remain vacant across state-run schools. In addition, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 243.66 crore for establishing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Assam Engineering College in Guwahati . Focused on Aerospace and Defence, Automotive, and Electric Vehicles, the CoE aims to deliver industry-relevant skills, support upskilling, and strengthen the startup and MSME ecosystem. The government also approved setting up a new Sainik School in Karbi Anglong, with an estimated investment of Rs 335 crore. This will be the second Military School at Longbokhu in Karbi Anglong district. The construction of the school will be carried out with funds approved by the state and central governments, as mentioned by Ranoj Pegu, who


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Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 8, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 8, 2025. In national updates, we have protests at Tezpur University leading to a visit by the Union Education Ministry, New Delhi preparing for a possible Zelenskyy trip after Putin’s India tour, and a tragic Goa nightclub fire claiming 25 lives. Globally, Ukraine signalled progress on peace talks, and Japan lodged a military protest. In business, DGCA pulled up IndiGo over flight disruptions, while education updates included new seasonal visas from New Zealand and IIT Roorkee releasing JEE Advanced 2026 criteria. A team from the Union Ministry of Education, led by Acting UGC Chairperson and Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, visited Tezpur University— where staff and students are agitating against the Vice-Chancellor —and was met with protests. Parliament panel likely to summon top IndiGo officials . Sources said the committee has not yet fixed a date, but the issue is “firmly on its mind” and may be taken up in its next sitting. At a time when ties between India and US are strained over 50 per cent punitive tariffs imposed on Delhi , the US administration led by President Donald Trump has sent one of the top officials to India for bilateral consultations. IndiGo Airlines cancelled 650 flights. It will operate 1,650 of 2,300 scheduled services. An IndiGo spokesperson said that they are doing everything possible to ensure refunds for cancellations. As Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his two-day India visit on December 5 , New Delhi began preparing for a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , which could take place as early as January 2026, The Indian Express has learnt. North Goa’s Arpora witnessed a tragic nightclub fire late Saturday night that claimed 25 lives and left six injured. Investigators said a preliminary inquiry indicates most victims died of suffocation after being trapped in the basement. Zele

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Response: Today’s News Headlines for School Assembly, December 8, 2025: Here are the news headlines for school assembly on December 8, 2025. In national updates, we have protests at Tezpur University leading to a visit by the Union Education Ministry, New Delhi preparing for a possible Zelenskyy trip after Putin’s India tour, and a tragic Goa nightclub fire claiming 25 lives. Globally, Ukraine signalled progress on peace talks, and Japan lodged a military protest. In business, DGCA pulled up IndiGo over flight disruptions, while education updates included new seasonal visas from New Zealand and IIT Roorkee releasing JEE Advanced 2026 criteria. A team from the Union Ministry of Education, led by Acting UGC Chairperson and Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, visited Tezpur University— where staff and students are agitating against the Vice-Chancellor —and was met with protests. Parliament panel likely to summon top IndiGo officials . Sources said the committee has not yet fixed a date, but the issue is “firmly on its mind” and may be taken up in its next sitting. At a time when ties between India and US are strained over 50 per cent punitive tariffs imposed on Delhi , the US administration led by President Donald Trump has sent one of the top officials to India for bilateral consultations. IndiGo Airlines cancelled 650 flights. It will operate 1,650 of 2,300 scheduled services. An IndiGo spokesperson said that they are doing everything possible to ensure refunds for cancellations. As Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his two-day India visit on December 5 , New Delhi began preparing for a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , which could take place as early as January 2026, The Indian Express has learnt. North Goa’s Arpora witnessed a tragic nightclub fire late Saturday night that claimed 25 lives and left six injured. Investigators said a preliminary inquiry indicates most victims died of suffocation after being trapped in the basement. Zele


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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions has issued the cadre allocation list of those candidates who opted for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2024 cycle. All India Ranker Shakti Dubey has got her home state, Uttar Pradesh, as her cadre. The second ranker, Harshita Goyal from Haryana, has received Gujarat as her cadre from the Ministry. Here is the list of the top 20 UPSC CSE 2024 rankers and their cadres. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on April 22 announced the Civil Services Exam (CSE) final results. Regarded as one of the most competitive exams in the country, the UPSC CSE sees participation from lakhs of aspirants every year. The exam serves as the gateway to prestigious positions such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service, Indian Trade Service, and other Group A and B central services. In the UPSC CSE 2024 cycle, three of the top five are women — Dubey is followed by Harshita Goyal at Rank 2 and Shah Margi Chirag at Rank 4. Dongre Archit Parag is at Rank 3, and Akash Garg is at Rank 5. Of the top 25, 14 are men, and 11 are women. Of the 1,009 candidates recommended by the UPSC to various services, 725 are men and 284 women. Originally from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Dubey began her UPSC journey in 2018. A biochemistry graduate from Banaras Hindu University, she once dreamed of becoming a doctor. “I was a PCB ( Physics, Chemistry, Biology) student in school. But I was allotted dental based on my rank. So I decided to pursue BSc instead,” she says. But the journey has been anything but easy, with five missed attempts. “In my first three attempts, I didn’t even clear the prelims. In the fourth, I reached the interview round but couldn’t clear it. Last year, I missed the cut-off by 12 marks,” she says. “That was the lowest point in my life. I really thought I should give up.”

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Response: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions has issued the cadre allocation list of those candidates who opted for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2024 cycle. All India Ranker Shakti Dubey has got her home state, Uttar Pradesh, as her cadre. The second ranker, Harshita Goyal from Haryana, has received Gujarat as her cadre from the Ministry. Here is the list of the top 20 UPSC CSE 2024 rankers and their cadres. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on April 22 announced the Civil Services Exam (CSE) final results. Regarded as one of the most competitive exams in the country, the UPSC CSE sees participation from lakhs of aspirants every year. The exam serves as the gateway to prestigious positions such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service, Indian Trade Service, and other Group A and B central services. In the UPSC CSE 2024 cycle, three of the top five are women — Dubey is followed by Harshita Goyal at Rank 2 and Shah Margi Chirag at Rank 4. Dongre Archit Parag is at Rank 3, and Akash Garg is at Rank 5. Of the top 25, 14 are men, and 11 are women. Of the 1,009 candidates recommended by the UPSC to various services, 725 are men and 284 women. Originally from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Dubey began her UPSC journey in 2018. A biochemistry graduate from Banaras Hindu University, she once dreamed of becoming a doctor. “I was a PCB ( Physics, Chemistry, Biology) student in school. But I was allotted dental based on my rank. So I decided to pursue BSc instead,” she says. But the journey has been anything but easy, with five missed attempts. “In my first three attempts, I didn’t even clear the prelims. In the fourth, I reached the interview round but couldn’t clear it. Last year, I missed the cut-off by 12 marks,” she says. “That was the lowest point in my life. I really thought I should give up.”


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The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) has released the detailed schedule for the payment of examination fees for the SSC (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) Public Examinations to be conducted in March and April 2026. All eligible students are advised to adhere strictly to the prescribed dates to avoid late penalties or missing out on the examinations. The payment process for the examination fee can be completed through the official TOSS website, Mee Seva, or TG online centres across the state. If any of the fee remittance dates is declared a holiday, the immediate next working day will be considered the due date. Learners intending to appear for the SSC and Intermediate Public Examinations scheduled for March and April 2026 are mandated to pay their examination fees strictly online. Payments through physical methods such as Challan or Demand Draft (DD) will not be accepted under any circumstances, so students must utilise the official TOSS website, Mee Seva, or TG Online Centres for remittance. Furthermore, candidates must pay only the prescribed fee and should refrain from remitting any excess amount, as the Society will not be responsible for refunding overpayments. For any doubts or required assistance regarding the fee structure or the submission procedure, learners should immediately consult the official TOSS website or contact their accredited institution (AI) coordinator or district coordinator to ensure timely and correct registration.  Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigned specific roles, such as Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah. Limited matches before the World Cup make it challenging for changes, but allrounder Shadab Khan may return.

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Response: The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) has released the detailed schedule for the payment of examination fees for the SSC (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) Public Examinations to be conducted in March and April 2026. All eligible students are advised to adhere strictly to the prescribed dates to avoid late penalties or missing out on the examinations. The payment process for the examination fee can be completed through the official TOSS website, Mee Seva, or TG online centres across the state. If any of the fee remittance dates is declared a holiday, the immediate next working day will be considered the due date. Learners intending to appear for the SSC and Intermediate Public Examinations scheduled for March and April 2026 are mandated to pay their examination fees strictly online. Payments through physical methods such as Challan or Demand Draft (DD) will not be accepted under any circumstances, so students must utilise the official TOSS website, Mee Seva, or TG Online Centres for remittance. Furthermore, candidates must pay only the prescribed fee and should refrain from remitting any excess amount, as the Society will not be responsible for refunding overpayments. For any doubts or required assistance regarding the fee structure or the submission procedure, learners should immediately consult the official TOSS website or contact their accredited institution (AI) coordinator or district coordinator to ensure timely and correct registration.  Pakistan's T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expects minimal changes in the squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. The team has seen progress with players assigned specific roles, such as Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, and Naseem Shah. Limited matches before the World Cup make it challenging for changes, but allrounder Shadab Khan may return.


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In a significant policy move aimed at easing the recruitment of seasonal workers, New Zealand Immigration has announced the launch of two new visa categories under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. Applications for the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) will open on December 8, 2025. The initiative is designed to help accredited employers fill seasonal roles more efficiently while ensuring safeguards remain in place to prevent misuse of the system. The new visas will specifically target industries that depend heavily on seasonal labour, including horticulture, agriculture, tourism, and hospitality. The GWSV and PSV are expected to simplify the hiring process for roles that, while temporary in nature, are vital to New Zealand’s economic cycles. By streamlining recruitment procedures, the government aims to provide employers with quicker access to qualified seasonal workers, thereby supporting industries during peak demand periods. The step is taken to balance New Zealand’s economic needs with regulatory oversight, ensuring that seasonal employment opportunities are filled fairly and transparently. Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) The Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) has been introduced to support industries that require long-term seasonal labour. It comes with several distinctive features and requirements: — Streamlined hiring process: Employers are not required to advertise locally or conduct a labour market test before hiring under this visa. — Experience criteria : Applicants must demonstrate at least three seasons of relevant work experience within the last six years. — Residency condition : Holders of the visa must spend a minimum of three months outside New Zealand each year. — Validity period : The visa will be issued for three years, offering stability for both employers and workers. — Safeguards : Applicants must meet health and character requirements, ensuring compliance with immigration standa

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Response: In a significant policy move aimed at easing the recruitment of seasonal workers, New Zealand Immigration has announced the launch of two new visa categories under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. Applications for the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) will open on December 8, 2025. The initiative is designed to help accredited employers fill seasonal roles more efficiently while ensuring safeguards remain in place to prevent misuse of the system. The new visas will specifically target industries that depend heavily on seasonal labour, including horticulture, agriculture, tourism, and hospitality. The GWSV and PSV are expected to simplify the hiring process for roles that, while temporary in nature, are vital to New Zealand’s economic cycles. By streamlining recruitment procedures, the government aims to provide employers with quicker access to qualified seasonal workers, thereby supporting industries during peak demand periods. The step is taken to balance New Zealand’s economic needs with regulatory oversight, ensuring that seasonal employment opportunities are filled fairly and transparently. Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) The Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) has been introduced to support industries that require long-term seasonal labour. It comes with several distinctive features and requirements: — Streamlined hiring process: Employers are not required to advertise locally or conduct a labour market test before hiring under this visa. — Experience criteria : Applicants must demonstrate at least three seasons of relevant work experience within the last six years. — Residency condition : Holders of the visa must spend a minimum of three months outside New Zealand each year. — Validity period : The visa will be issued for three years, offering stability for both employers and workers. — Safeguards : Applicants must meet health and character requirements, ensuring compliance with immigration standa


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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced the introduction of an “incentive policy” for doctors and a hike in the monthly stipend of resident doctors. Sukhu also said Rs 5 crore would be provided to five medical colleges for the development of infrastructure for bone marrow transplant. He made a slew of announcements for hospitals and the health sector while presiding over the annual function at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla . The chief minister said in the next budget , the monthly stipend for PG resident doctors would be raised to Rs 50,000, Rs 60,000 and Rs 65,000 in the first, second and third year respectively, a statement issued here said. He added that the stipend for senior residents has been increased from Rs 60,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month, while in super-speciality departments, it has been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.3 lakh. Sukhu said that working hours of resident doctors, which could be as high as 36-hour shifts before, have now been capped at a maximum of 12 hours. The CM announced a sum of Rs five crore each for “bone marrow infrastructure development” in IGMC, AIMSS Chamiyana, Tanda Medical College, Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital, Mandi and Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur. The CM also announced a sum of Rs 5 for laparoscopic facilities and Rs 6 crore for the Department of Anaesthesia at IGMC. He directed authorities to expedite the land transfer process required for the construction of a new student hostel at IGMC and also instructed the principal of IGMC to complete the process of shifting the Gynaecology wing from Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) to IGMC at the earliest. Sukhu added that Rs 75 crore has been approved for setting up smart labs at IGMC, Tanda Medical College and the Super Specialty hospital at Chamiyana The Congress government has spent Rs 1,207 crore on strengthening medical infrastructure and education, he added.  The SMAT 2025-26 Su

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Response: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced the introduction of an “incentive policy” for doctors and a hike in the monthly stipend of resident doctors. Sukhu also said Rs 5 crore would be provided to five medical colleges for the development of infrastructure for bone marrow transplant. He made a slew of announcements for hospitals and the health sector while presiding over the annual function at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla . The chief minister said in the next budget , the monthly stipend for PG resident doctors would be raised to Rs 50,000, Rs 60,000 and Rs 65,000 in the first, second and third year respectively, a statement issued here said. He added that the stipend for senior residents has been increased from Rs 60,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month, while in super-speciality departments, it has been raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.3 lakh. Sukhu said that working hours of resident doctors, which could be as high as 36-hour shifts before, have now been capped at a maximum of 12 hours. The CM announced a sum of Rs five crore each for “bone marrow infrastructure development” in IGMC, AIMSS Chamiyana, Tanda Medical College, Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital, Mandi and Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur. The CM also announced a sum of Rs 5 for laparoscopic facilities and Rs 6 crore for the Department of Anaesthesia at IGMC. He directed authorities to expedite the land transfer process required for the construction of a new student hostel at IGMC and also instructed the principal of IGMC to complete the process of shifting the Gynaecology wing from Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) to IGMC at the earliest. Sukhu added that Rs 75 crore has been approved for setting up smart labs at IGMC, Tanda Medical College and the Super Specialty hospital at Chamiyana The Congress government has spent Rs 1,207 crore on strengthening medical infrastructure and education, he added.  The SMAT 2025-26 Su


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A new class 7 NCERT social science textbook released on Friday has a larger section on “Ghaznavid Invasions” — focusing on the Mahmud of Ghazni’s “destruction and plunder” and his eagerness to “spread his version of Islam to non-Muslim parts of the world” — compared to the previous edition . The section on the Ghaznavid invasions is preceded by a box that contains “a word of caution”. The box is similar to the “note on history’s darker periods”, which was published in the class 8 textbook, placed before the chapter on the Delhi Sultanate. The box in the class 7 textbook refers to this note and states that it explains how history has recorded war, conquest and destruction more than peace, good governance or creativity, and how the world over historians have sometimes hesitated to draw attention to such darker periods. “Our approach is that it is better to face them and analyse them so as to understand what made such developments possible and, hopefully, help avoid their recurrence in future. In addition, we should not forget that while past events cannot be erased or denied, it would be wrong to hold anyone responsible for them today,” it reads. The new textbook is meant for use in the ongoing academic session. Part 1 of the textbook was released earlier this year. Read | Pak-supported terror attacks, tensions with China part of new class 7 NCERT textbook The old NCERT class 7 history textbook had a paragraph on the Mahmud of Ghazni. It pointed out that rulers tried to demonstrate their power and resources by building large temples, and chose to target temples which were sometimes extremely rich when they attacked kingdoms. It referred to the Mahmud of Ghazni as having raided the subcontinent 17 times with a religious motive, targeting wealthy temples and taking away their wealth. ‘The Ghaznavid Invasions’ section has about six pages including boxes and pictures. It details Mahmud’s 17 campaigns in India, his plunder of a temple in Mathura, temples in Kannauj and the

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Response: A new class 7 NCERT social science textbook released on Friday has a larger section on “Ghaznavid Invasions” — focusing on the Mahmud of Ghazni’s “destruction and plunder” and his eagerness to “spread his version of Islam to non-Muslim parts of the world” — compared to the previous edition . The section on the Ghaznavid invasions is preceded by a box that contains “a word of caution”. The box is similar to the “note on history’s darker periods”, which was published in the class 8 textbook, placed before the chapter on the Delhi Sultanate. The box in the class 7 textbook refers to this note and states that it explains how history has recorded war, conquest and destruction more than peace, good governance or creativity, and how the world over historians have sometimes hesitated to draw attention to such darker periods. “Our approach is that it is better to face them and analyse them so as to understand what made such developments possible and, hopefully, help avoid their recurrence in future. In addition, we should not forget that while past events cannot be erased or denied, it would be wrong to hold anyone responsible for them today,” it reads. The new textbook is meant for use in the ongoing academic session. Part 1 of the textbook was released earlier this year. Read | Pak-supported terror attacks, tensions with China part of new class 7 NCERT textbook The old NCERT class 7 history textbook had a paragraph on the Mahmud of Ghazni. It pointed out that rulers tried to demonstrate their power and resources by building large temples, and chose to target temples which were sometimes extremely rich when they attacked kingdoms. It referred to the Mahmud of Ghazni as having raided the subcontinent 17 times with a religious motive, targeting wealthy temples and taking away their wealth. ‘The Ghaznavid Invasions’ section has about six pages including boxes and pictures. It details Mahmud’s 17 campaigns in India, his plunder of a temple in Mathura, temples in Kannauj and the


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IIT Roorkee, the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026 , has released the detailed eligibility criteria for candidates wishing to appear for the exam next year. As per the guidelines, only the top 2,50,000 successful candidates across all categories in the JEE Main 2026 BE/BTech paper will be shortlisted, in accordance with a fixed category-wise distribution. The institute has also reiterated conditions related to age, number of attempts and Class XII qualification. This year, the examination will be held on May 17, Sunday. Under Criterion A1, candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 performers in JEE Main 2026 (BE/BTech paper). The shortlisting for JEE Advanced follows a rigid category-wise percentage: 10% GEN-EWS, 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST and 40.5% OPEN, with 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates within each of these categories. IIT Roorkee has clarified that the total may marginally exceed 2.5 lakh if “tied” ranks occur. IIT Roorkee has also noted that OCI/PIO (I) candidates are not eligible for any reserved category benefits, except under OPEN-PwD if applicable. They must qualify strictly in the OPEN lists. To be eligible, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2001. A relaxation of five years applies to SC, ST and PwD candidates, meaning they should have been born on or after October 1, 1996. Additionally, a candidate can appear for JEE Advanced only twice in two consecutive years, meaning prior attempts must fall within this two-year window. The exam maintains its long-standing rule of allowing only two attempts in two consecutive years. This means students must plan their Class 12 and JEE Main timelines carefully, as any earlier appearance than 2025 immediately disqualifies them from appearing in 2026. Candidates should have appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in 2025 or 2026, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. This condition remains one of the most critical eliminators for aspir

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Response: IIT Roorkee, the organising institute for JEE Advanced 2026 , has released the detailed eligibility criteria for candidates wishing to appear for the exam next year. As per the guidelines, only the top 2,50,000 successful candidates across all categories in the JEE Main 2026 BE/BTech paper will be shortlisted, in accordance with a fixed category-wise distribution. The institute has also reiterated conditions related to age, number of attempts and Class XII qualification. This year, the examination will be held on May 17, Sunday. Under Criterion A1, candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 performers in JEE Main 2026 (BE/BTech paper). The shortlisting for JEE Advanced follows a rigid category-wise percentage: 10% GEN-EWS, 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST and 40.5% OPEN, with 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates within each of these categories. IIT Roorkee has clarified that the total may marginally exceed 2.5 lakh if “tied” ranks occur. IIT Roorkee has also noted that OCI/PIO (I) candidates are not eligible for any reserved category benefits, except under OPEN-PwD if applicable. They must qualify strictly in the OPEN lists. To be eligible, candidates must have been born on or after October 1, 2001. A relaxation of five years applies to SC, ST and PwD candidates, meaning they should have been born on or after October 1, 1996. Additionally, a candidate can appear for JEE Advanced only twice in two consecutive years, meaning prior attempts must fall within this two-year window. The exam maintains its long-standing rule of allowing only two attempts in two consecutive years. This means students must plan their Class 12 and JEE Main timelines carefully, as any earlier appearance than 2025 immediately disqualifies them from appearing in 2026. Candidates should have appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) for the first time in 2025 or 2026, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. This condition remains one of the most critical eliminators for aspir


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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission ( JKPSC ) to consider postponing the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) in view of “uncertainty” resulting from Lok Bhavan’s “delay” in approving age relaxation for the aspirants. “Chief Minister expressed deep concern over the travel chaos caused by the ongoing airline issues, compounded by the uncertainty resulting from Lok Bhavan’s delay in approving age relaxation, a provision granted multiple times in the past,” the CM’s office said in a post on X. It said Abdullah urged JKPSC to take note of the “unprecedented stress” on aspirants and consider postponing the exam in the interest of fairness and equal opportunity for all. The chief minister’s advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, said the examination should be deferred till the issue of age relaxation, which is pending consideration of Lieutenant Governor, is addressed. “The elected government is in favour of relaxing the upper age limit for recruitment and we have sent the file to the Lok Bhawan in this regard. Till the process is completed, the JKPSC should defer the examination,” Wani said. He said the Abdullah government earlier this week sent the file of age relaxation to Lieutenant Governor for approval. “The file has been returned to General Administration Department with some queries. The GAD has forwarded it to the Public Service Commission for its opinion on the matter,” Wani said. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has urged the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister to resolve the issue at the earliest. “Aspirants of the JKPSC CCE are caught in a tussle between the LG and the CM. In this freezing cold, they are out on the streets asking for nothing more than basic fairness -age relaxation and a reasonable exam schedule. I urge @OfficeOfLGJandK and @OmarAbdullah to step in and resolve this issue without any further delay,” Mufti said on X. Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M Y Tarigami, sai

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Response: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission ( JKPSC ) to consider postponing the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) in view of “uncertainty” resulting from Lok Bhavan’s “delay” in approving age relaxation for the aspirants. “Chief Minister expressed deep concern over the travel chaos caused by the ongoing airline issues, compounded by the uncertainty resulting from Lok Bhavan’s delay in approving age relaxation, a provision granted multiple times in the past,” the CM’s office said in a post on X. It said Abdullah urged JKPSC to take note of the “unprecedented stress” on aspirants and consider postponing the exam in the interest of fairness and equal opportunity for all. The chief minister’s advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, said the examination should be deferred till the issue of age relaxation, which is pending consideration of Lieutenant Governor, is addressed. “The elected government is in favour of relaxing the upper age limit for recruitment and we have sent the file to the Lok Bhawan in this regard. Till the process is completed, the JKPSC should defer the examination,” Wani said. He said the Abdullah government earlier this week sent the file of age relaxation to Lieutenant Governor for approval. “The file has been returned to General Administration Department with some queries. The GAD has forwarded it to the Public Service Commission for its opinion on the matter,” Wani said. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has urged the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister to resolve the issue at the earliest. “Aspirants of the JKPSC CCE are caught in a tussle between the LG and the CM. In this freezing cold, they are out on the streets asking for nothing more than basic fairness -age relaxation and a reasonable exam schedule. I urge @OfficeOfLGJandK and @OmarAbdullah to step in and resolve this issue without any further delay,” Mufti said on X. Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M Y Tarigami, sai