NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to “temporarily discontinue” the fortification of rice distributed under the free foodgrain scheme (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes, following a comprehensive review of its implementation and effectiveness.The decision was taken on Friday after a study conducted by IIT-Kharagpur, which assessed the shelf life of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) and…
SSC CHSL result 2026 released The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the category-wise cut-offs for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2025 Tier-I, held from 12 to 30 November 2025 in computer-based mode. The exam was conducted in multiple shifts, and marks have been normalised to ensure fairness. These normalised scores are used…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched a scathing attack on AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal after a special court discharged him and 22 others in the Delhi excise policy case, questioning the “kattar imandaar” (brutally honest) claims made by the former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.Reacting to the court’s order, Gupta said,…
A year after Texas approved a Bible-infused curriculum for public schools, the material is being revised to correct what officials describe as hundreds of errors identified by teachers and reviewers after it reached classrooms.The curriculum, known as “Bluebonnet,” was approved in 2024 by the Texas State Board of Education over objections from religious scholars and…
TOI Uttarakhand Transformation Dialogues 2026 NEW DELHI: The Times of India’s flagship Uttarakhand Transformation Dialogues 2026 brought together policymakers, academics and industry leaders in Dehradun on Friday, with a sharp focus on the state’s next phase of growth.Among the key sessions was a fireside chat featuring scientist and author Anand Ranganathan, who spoke on the…
ICSI CSEET 2026 registration: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will close the registration process for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) 2026 tomorrow, February 28, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the upcoming CSEET session must complete their applications before the deadline.ICSI had recently extended the last date to give…
Kejriwal, Sisodia after being cleared of all charges NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday sharply criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for repeatedly using the term “South Group” in its chargesheet, while it discharged former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former education minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case.The court…
IGNOU extends registration deadline The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for submitting online applications for its entrance exams. The extension applies to the B.Ed and BSc Nursing (Post Basic) programmes for the January 2026 session, and the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural and Plantation Management (PGDRPC) for the July…
The Uttarakhand Transformation Dialogues 2026 began in Dehradun on Friday, bringing together government officials, industry leaders and experts to discuss the state’s development roadmap. Dr R Meenakshi Sundaram outlined policy reforms aimed at supporting enterprise, infrastructure and tourism, while other speakers highlighted sustainable growth, women’s empowerment and sector-driven progress as Uttarakhand works towards the 2047…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the REET Mains 2026 answer keys for both Primary (Level‑1) and Upper Primary (Level‑2) teacher exams. This key helps candidates who appeared in the REET Mains exam to check their answers against official solutions and estimate their scores. The written tests for the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for…
