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The Indian Cabinet has approved a massive expansion of medical education, adding 5,000 postgraduate and 5,023 MBBS seats in government institutions. A Rs 15,034 crore investment will upgrade medical colleges and hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare and address doctor shortages, especially in underserved areas. Additionally, a Rs 2,277 crore DSIR scheme will bolster India's R&D ecosystem.
CBSE will conduct class X and XII board exams starting February 17 next year, introducing a two-session model for class X. The second session, optional for students seeking performance improvement, will be held from May 15 to June 1. This initiative aims to reduce student stress and align with global assessment systems, with around 45 lakh candidates expected to appear.
The Election Commission now mandates Aadhaar authentication for online voter applications, including new enrollments and corrections, via OTP verification. This 'e-sign' requirement, implemented in September, aims to match applicant details with Aadhaar records. While online applications require Aadhaar, physical forms remain an option for those without it, ensuring accessibility.
China has thrown its weight behind the United Nations, stressing that the world body remains essential to global stability, in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump's attack on the institution on Tuesday, during his speech at the UNGA.
The tug of war between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its ally Congress in Karur, where Congress MP Jothimani has accused DMK District Secretary V Senthil Balaji of disrespecting the Grand Old Party.
A man carrying jewellery on his scooter was allegedly robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday by bike-borne assailants near Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, police said.
As preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections gather pace, internal discord within the Lalu Prasad Yadav family continues to deepen.
A 62-year-old self-styled godman, accused of sexual harassment by multiple students at a private management institute in New Delhi, has allegedly authored 28 books featuring forewords and reviews by prominent personalities, officials said.
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday said he was confident of getting justice and coming out clean in the many court cases against him, while firmly rejecting speculation about his joining the Bahujan Samaj Party.
The United States' Physics team made history at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad in Paris by capturing all five gold medals. Team members Agastya Goel, Allen Li, Joshua Wang, Feodor Yevtushenko, and Brian Zhang ensured the historic sweep.
PM Narendra Modi chaired a Pragati meeting. He urged officials to resolve infrastructure project issues. He asked them not to wait for reviews. The PM emphasized better coordination. He wants faster project execution. He reviewed eight critical projects. These projects cover mines, railways and water resources. The projects span 15 states and UTs. The cumulative investment is over Rs 65,000 crore.
Argentine President Javier Milei on Wednesday praised key ally Donald Trump for saving the United States and the world from "catastrophe," citing the US president's migration and trade policies.