The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a two Board examination system for Class 10 students starting in 2026 , a major reform aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 . This move aims to reduce exam pressure and give students a second opportunity to improve their performance. With students, parents, and schools seeking clarity, CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj  has addressed the most frequently asked questions. Here’s

45-Day Care Leave for Elderly Parents Raised in Rajya Sabha During Zero Hour India’s rapidly ageing population entered the centre of parliamentary debate on Friday, February 6, 2026 , when Sumitra Balmik  raised a demand in the Rajya Sabha  for mandatory 45-day care leave for elderly parents  in both government and private sectors . Raising the issue during Zero Hour , Ms. Balmik framed the demand not as a welfare concession, but as a structural necessity for a country underg

India’s counter-intelligence agencies have arrested a 28-year-old man from Pokhran in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district  for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) , and transmitting sensitive and strategically important information related to the Indian Army  to handlers across the border. The arrest was made by the Intelligence Wing of the Rajasthan Police , amid heightened vigilance along Rajasthan’s western border, where in

Asia’s largest civil aviation event to bring together global policymakers, CEOs, investors and innovators at Begumpet Airport India’s rapidly expanding civil aviation sector will take centre stage as Wings India 2026 , Asia’s largest civil aviation event , commences on January 28, 2026 , at Begumpet Airport . The four-day mega event, running until January 31 , is being organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation  and will showcase the rise of Indian aviation and the future of

Blinkit Revises Branding as Zepto, Zomato and Swiggy Agree to End Ultra-Fast Delivery Timelines Following Government Push to Protect Gig Workers’ Safety In a significant development for gig and platform workers, major quick commerce and food delivery platforms — Blinkit , Zepto , Zomato  and Swiggy  — have agreed to discontinue the 10-minute delivery branding and practice  following an intervention by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya , according to government sources.

With 152 Million Tonnes of Rice, 28% Global Share, 184 New Seed Varieties and Exports to 172 Countries, India Emerges as the World’s Largest Rice Producer in 2025 India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing China to become the world’s largest rice producer . In 2025, India’s rice production crossed 150 million tonnes , placing the country at the number one global position for the first time . This achievement has been recognised internationally and is being seen as

The second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone II  concluded on December 30, 2025 , at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi , marking the successful culmination of nearly two weeks of intensive bilateral military training  between the Indian Army  and the UAE Land Forces . Conducted from December 18 to 30, 2025 , the exercise reaffirmed the deepening defence partnership  between India and the United Arab Emirates and underscored their shared commitm

Historic flag hoisting in Andaman and Nicobar Islands symbolised India’s first liberation from colonial rule; PM Modi recalls Netaji’s courage on 82nd anniversary One of the most defining moments of India’s freedom struggle unfolded on this day 82 years ago, when Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian National Flag at Port Blair on December 30, 1943 , declaring the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the first Indian territory freed from British colonial rule . The historic

India celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram , the timeless national song penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay that united freedom fighters and still ignites patriotism and pride. In 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lead nationwide celebrations honoring this eternal anthem of freedom and unity. India is commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram  — the eternal anthem that once ignited the nation’s freedom struggle and continues to inspire patrioti

Nearly 97% of Ladakh’s population belongs to Scheduled Tribes, yet since its 2019 Union Territory status, the region has had no...

Health Ministry Warns Against Use of Cough Syrups for Children Below 5; DEG Contamination and Improper Prescriptions Under Investigation...

Directive mandates NCRB to remove caste column from CCTNS, includes mother’s name in records, and orders removal of caste signboards...

For the first time, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date —23rd September. The 2025 celebrations at the All India Institute of...

The Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ 2024–25 report marks a landmark year for India’s school education. For the first time in any academic year, the number of teachers has crossed 1 crore, driving unprecedented improvements in pupil–teacher ratios across all levels. Dropout rates have declined to record lows, while retention, transition, and enrolment ratios show positive growth. With better infrastructure, digital access, and stronger female representation, India’s schools are

A comprehensive analysis of the new India–Bhutan MoU on agriculture and allied sectors, its role in food security, trade, hydropower, defence cooperation, China’s influence, the Doklam issue, and Bhutan’s unique position as the world’s first carbon-negative country.

Mauli, India’s first all-women Clean Street Food Hub, has launched in Kandivali, Mumbai. Operated entirely by trained SHG women under FSSAI’s Eat Right India initiative, it marks a major milestone in food safety and women’s empowerment.

In his historic 103-minute Independence Day 2025 address, PM Modi announced GST reforms to reduce daily costs, a ₹1 lakh crore jobs scheme, the Sudarshan Chakra defence mission, and a demographic strategy to counter illegal infiltration. He also laid out India’s path to self-reliance in critical minerals, clean energy, and space innovation.

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, observed every 14th August, honours the millions displaced, killed, and scarred during India’s Partition of 1947. This in-depth historical account covers the causes, key events, human cost, and lessons from one of the largest forced migrations in history, ensuring the tragedy is never forgotten.

CBSE has approved a 150–175-page monograph titled Bharatiya Ganit Parampara to document India’s contributions to mathematics. The Legal Studies syllabus will also be revised to include key reforms such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, modernising the school curriculum under NEP 2020.

India has witnessed a remarkable six-fold increase in transgender student enrolment in schools between 2021–22 and 2023–24, with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar accounting for over 60% of the total. While the progress reflects growing acceptance and effective outreach, regional disparities still persist. Higher education is also seeing a steady rise in transgender representation, as per the latest AISHE data.