With the declaration of Class 10 results, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has scripted a key change in how students will be assessed from the 2026 academic session. At the centre of this change is a “best-of-two” rule that allows students to improve their performance without the risk of losing marks. Two-exam structure…
Novak Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open due to injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Friday, dealing a blow to fans hoping to see the three-time champion in action.The Serbian great has not competed since his outing at the BNP Paribas Open in…
Nasa heliophysics spacecraft observed the destruction of comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) during its close approach to the Sun on April 4, according to data from SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a joint Nasa–ESA mission, along with Nasa’s STEREO and PUNCH spacecraft. The comet passed at a distance roughly twice that between the Earth and the…
Today, the stars align in your favor, elevating your profile and inviting admiration from others. While your brilliance casts a glow, be aware that a whirlwind of thoughts might cloud your judgment, leading you to question your instincts. In matters of the heart, your authentic self will radiate warmth and sincerity. You’ll feel the spotlight…
New Delhi: The forest and wildlife department will empanel only agencies that have tree transplanter machines capable of uprooting trees with intact root balls and also hire a certified arborist so that the survival rate of transplanted trees improves.The department has now issued an expression of interest (EoI) to empanel agencies equipped with the specialised…
MUMBAI: A team from the Nashik Crime Branch reached Mumbra on Friday in search of the absconding female employee, an accused in the TCS harassment and alleged religious conversion case registered in Nashik. According to police sources, her husband is currently being questioned by the Nashik police. An officer said that she has been living…
Bengaluru: For lakhs of property owners across the city, securing an A-khata continues to be an uphill battle, with official data revealing that just 818 properties were granted the status in the past six months.The slow pace of approvals under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has exposed deep structural issues, ranging from documentation gaps to affordability…
Pudukottai: Former BJP state president K Annamalai on Thursday launched a sharp attack on DMK, asserting that an AIADMK-led govt would return to power after the May 4 election results.At a gathering in Aranthangi, he expressed confidence that Edappadi K Palaniswami would assume office as chief minister. He accused the DMK govt of curtailing central…
Hyderabad: A car caught fire due to an electrical short circuit in Shamshabad on Wednesday night. Fortunately, two occupants in the car got out of the vehicle in time without any harm.On the complaint of the car owner, Panchade Nagnath Sangappa, 40, RGI airport police registered a fire accident case. He is a lorry mechanic…
Kolkata: Calling the state’s requisition of eight buses of South Point High School for election duty “arbitrary”, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday quashed the requisition order under Section 160 of the Representation of the People Act, which gave the state the power to requisition “any” vehicle for polls.The officer-in-charge of Jadavpur East and RTO…
