Amid lack of textbooks, CBSE orders immediate rollout of third language for Class 6; schools given 7-day deadline

CBSE third language rule: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday mandated the immediate introduction of a third language for Class 6 students from the academic year 2026-27, instructing all affiliated schools to comply within seven days. The move comes amid the absence of prescribed textbooks.  In a circular issued on April 9, the board directed the schools to treat the directive as ‘urgent and mandatory,’…

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Dhurandhar 2’s OTT release likely by mid-May; Delhi HC sends filmmakers to mediation amid song row

Dhurandhar 2 OTT release: The Delhi High Court (HC) on Thursday referred a high-profile copyright dispute involving the film, Dhurandhar 2, to mediation, paving the way for both parties to resolve the matter amicably. The legal tussle, which ensued between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios, is centred on the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), which has been alleged to be a remix of Oye Oye Tirchhi Topiwale…

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SC brings ‘Mahabharata-like’ marital battle to an end after 10 yrs, orders husband to pay Rs 5 cr alimony

10-year-old marriage dissolved: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday dissolved a marriage after nearly a decade of the couple parting ways with each other, bringing an end to what it described as a ‘matrimonial battle of Mahabharata proportions.’ While making the striking verdict, the court saw that the estranged couple had been entangled in more than 80 cases over the years.  Bench orders husband to pay permanent…

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Double your money in 11 days: Pune doctor, 75, loses Rs 12 crore to sophisticated cyber fraud over 3 months

Pune doctor Rs 12 crore scam: A man said to be in his mid-70s from Maharashtra’s Pune fell prey to an elaborate cyber fraud and ended up losing a whopping Rs 12.31 crore. Unidentified cyber cheats lured him on the pretext of doubling his investment within 11 days, and the scam unfolded for three months. Eventually, the crooks exploited the victim’s trust in high-return stock market schemes.  As…

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MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav urges people to cast vote as polling underway in three states

Assembly elections: Voting is currently underway across three key states of India, Assam, Puducherry and Kerala, for the 2026 Assembly Elections. Leaders are calling on the general public to participate actively in the democratic process. Among them, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav has also appealed to the voters on Thursday to exercise their franchise, emphasising the importance of every single vote.  CM takes to ‘X’…

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IPL 2026: Gujarat edge Delhi in last thriller ball as Gill, Rashid trump KL Rahul’s heroics

IPL 2026 GT vs DC: The Gujarat Titans (GT) held their nerve in a pulsating Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture by sealing a thrilling one-run victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a formidable target of 211, Delhi fell agonisingly short at 209/8 despite a valiant effort anchored by KL Rahul, whose fluent knock kept the hosts in contention until…

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RBI April 2026 Policy: No Change in Rates

RBI MPC April 2026: Policy Rate on Hold, Growth‑Inflation Tightrope RBI MPC April 2026 repo rate : The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 8 April 2026 kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, reaffirming a neutral stance amid rising inflation risks and global uncertainties. This decision marks the second consecutive policy pause in the current cycle, following a cumulative 125 basis points of…

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MP controversy: Question on ‘Allah’ in Ujjain University exam sparks row, administration orders inquiry

Question on Allah in MP university: The Samrat Vikramaditya University in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain was embroiled in a major controversy on Wednesday after a question referencing ‘Allah’ appeared in a Foundation Course examination paper for third-year students enrolled in the BCom, BBA and BCA courses. Notably, the exam was conducted earlier this week, and has since snowballed into a major flashpoint, drawing protests, as well as political attention.…

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Salman Khan-starrer ‘Maatrubhumi’ suffers delay after reshoots, release likely in June 2026

Maatrubhumi release date: Salman Khan’s much-awaited war drama, Maatrubhumi, earlier titled ‘The Battle of Galwan,’ has encountered another setback, as its release has likely been pushed to June from May 2026. The Apoorva Lakhia directorial has undergone extensive reshoots following inputs from authorities, delaying its theatrical release.  Defence inputs prompt creative overhaul Notably, the film is inspired by the Galwan Valley clash between India and China. Sources indicated…

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Allu Arjun birthday: Fan frenzy turns chaotic outside star’s house, police resort to lathi charge to maintain order

Allu Arjun birthday: Telugu icon Allu Arjun’s 44th birthday celebrations took a chaotic turn in Hyderabad on Wednesday, as the police were forced to resort to lathi charge after an unruly crowd gathered outside his residence in the city’s Jubilee Hills area. Notably, fans began congregating outside the actor’s house from Tuesday night, hoping to greet him in person. Many of them showed up with placards, banners and…

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