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Education
Mandeep Bhandari Appointed New CBSE Chairperson: Key Details
Senior IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari has been appointed CBSE chairperson, replacing Lokhande Prashant Sitaram. Check key details of the appointment.
National
AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland & Arunachal Pradesh
AFSPA was extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months, granting armed forces sweeping powers amid ongoing insurgency and human rights concerns.
Education
Odisha School Books: 1,741 Errors Found After Rs 175 Crore Printing Cost
Odisha found 1,741 errors in Class 1 to 8 textbooks after spending Rs 175 crore on printing and publication. Revised editions will correct the errors.
Education
Former Navy Sailor Mayank Sachan Clears UPSC CAPF After 15+ Exam Failures
Former Indian Navy sailor Mayank Sachan secured AIR 343 in UPSC CAPF 2025 after more than 15 exam failures, two SSB setbacks and two failed CAPF attempts.
Education
Anant Ambani Didn’t Buy Newcastle University Professorship, University Says
Newcastle University says Anant Ambani’s Professorship of Practice was not linked to any donation and recognises his work in conservation and sustainability.
Education
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Check October 25, 30 and November 1 Schedule
UPSSSC PET 2026 will be held on October 25, October 30 and November 1 in two shifts. Check exam timings, eligibility and key details.
Education
IIT Bombay Student Death: Youth Congress Seeks Arrest of Director, Professor
Youth Congress seeks arrest of IIT Bombay director and professor over Sahil Wakode’s death, while calls grow for an independent probe.
World
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye Vow Collective Defence After Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye reaffirmed collective defence under the Makkah pact, vowing to protect Riyadh’s sovereignty after recent Houthi rebel attacks.
National
Jitan Ram Manjhi Flags Lack of Speaking Time for SC/ST MPs in Parliament
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi wrote to Speaker Om Birla, alleging SC/ST MPs lack adequate speaking time in Parliament, urging reforms for fair representation.
National
Harish Rawat Appears Before ED in 2016 Recruitment Case
Former CM Harish Rawat appeared before ED in Dehradun for questioning in the 2016 recruitment case, days after resigning from party posts amid corruption allegations.