Senate Democrats deploy election observers for 2026 midterms as more than 100 trained congressional staff prepare to monitor voting and ballot counting in closely contested states. The initiative will focus on Senate election observers, voter intimidation monitoring and possible election result challenges after November 3. Senate election observers Senate Democrats say more than 100 congressional staff members have been recruited and tra

Supreme Court Class 6 CBSE third-language relief gives the current batch temporary exemption from the mandatory language rule. The court cited student comfort, while CBSE third-language policy implementation for them will begin from April 1, 2027.   The Supreme Court has directed CBSE to extend relief from the three-language requirement to students currently studying in Class 6, bringing them in line with students in Classes 7, 8 and 9 who had already received simi

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CBSE date sheet 2027 for Class 10 and 12 students soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in. The timetable will be an important update for lakhs of students preparing for the 2027 board examinations, as it will provide the subject-wise exam dates, paper timings, subject codes and other important instructions. An early release of the timetable will give st

On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 2:55 AM IST, ISRO’s GSLV-F17 is scheduled to launch the 2,367-kg EOS-05 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota.The mission will mark GSLV Mk2’s heaviest payload so far and ISRO’s return to orbital launches after a seven-month gap. India’s GSLV rocket is scheduled to lift off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 2:55 AM IST on Friday,

The Trump mail voting order received a temporary boost from the US Supreme Court on August 24, but the justices did not decide whether President Donald Trump can ultimately impose the disputed election measures. The 6-3 ruling focused on jurisdiction, leaving major legal questions unresolved before the November midterms. Supreme Court ruling gives Trump a pro

IIIT Dharwad graduate Aditya Arepalli moved from a software engineering role at Riverbed Technology in Bengaluru to an AI master’s at the University at Buffalo before joining AWS in Seattle. A social media post claims his compensation is worth ₹1.5 crore. From IIIT Dharwad to software engineering Sai Venkata Aditya Arepalli, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, has built a technology career spanning I

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026 have been declared, with nearly 60% of score-improvement candidates raising their marks. The combined pass percentage from the main and second examinations has reached 96.78%. CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026 Declared The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026. Introduced under the National Educat

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded TET exemption for teachers recruited before 2011, arguing that experienced educators who cleared earlier competitive recruitment exams should not face retrospective eligibility rules. Jagan demands TET exemption for senior Andhra Pradesh teachers Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded relief for senior teachers affected by the Teacher Eligibility Test req

If an overseas absentee ballot has not arrived, the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot can serve as an emergency backup for eligible U.S. voters abroad. The FWAB is intended for voters covered by UOCAVA who requested a regular ballot on time but may not receive it early enough to return it by their state’s deadline. Related overview: Read how Americans abroad ca

FPCA 2026 applications allow eligible Americans abroad to register and request an absentee ballot for the U.S. midterm elections. The federal general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Related overview: Read how Americans abroad can vote in the 2026 midterm elections

About 2.2 million Americans living abroad are eligible to vote absentee, but overseas participation remains far below the U.S. voting rate. For the 2026 midterm elections, citizens abroad should start early because registration and ballot deadlines vary by state. Overseas Voting in the 2026 Midterm Elections The federal general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 435 U.S. House seats and approximately one-third of Se

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, June 29, 2026, upheld the Mississippi mail ballot grace period, ruling that absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if they arrive within five business days. The 5-4 decision overturned a federal appeals court ruling and preserved similar post-election ballot receipt rules in other states. What the Mississippi Mail Ballot Grace Period Ruling Means

NASA prepares rescue mission for Swift NASA is preparing a $30 million robotic mission to prevent the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth’s atmosphere after two decades of service in space. The agency has described the effort as a race against time and gravity, as the aging telescope continues to lose altitude because of orbital decay. The mission will be led by Katalyst Space Technologies, a startup developing a three-armed spacecra

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed the Ohio absentee ballot ID bill and a separate electric submetering measure on Wednesday night, June 24, 2026, blocking changes that would have affected mail voters and renters across the state. The Republican governor announced the vetoes in Columbus after the Ohio General Assembly ended its latest work period. No additional legislative sessions were scheduled until after the November election. Why DeWine vetoed the Ohio absentee bal

Rahul Singh, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, was removed as CBSE Chairman on June 2, 2026, following controversies around the Class 12 board exams. Singh, who assumed office in 2024, oversaw the implementation of several reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE). During his tenure, Singh introduced mother tongue instruction for pre-primary to Class 5 students, in line with NEP guidance that

Obsession CBFC Cuts Upset Horror Fans   Obsession India Release Sparks Debate Curry Barker’s supernatural horror-thriller Obsession opened in Indian theatres on May 29, but its release quickly turned into a censorship debate. The film received an A certificate from the CBFC, yet 38 seconds of footage were removed before its Indian release. What CBFC Removed From Obsession The Obsession mov

CBSE Revaluation Row Puts Digital Evaluation Under Scrutiny CBSE’s Class 12 revaluation process is facing fresh questions after students raised concerns over answer-sheet mismatches, portal glitches, and the On-Screen Marking system. The issue began when some students claimed that scanned answer sheets shown during verification did not match their handwriting. CBSE later acknowledged discrepancies and started a review, but questions remain over how the mix-up ha

Roundup Lawyers Challenge $7.25 Billion Settlement Lawyers representing plaintiffs in a Supreme Court case concerning Roundup are attempting to derail a pending $7.25 billion class-action settlement. The settlement, which would resolve thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, the company that acquired Monsanto in 2018, is being criticized by some attorneys as overly favorable to the company while inadequately compensating people

India’s emergence as a civilisational power in global affairs What did Kenneth Juster say about India’s global role? He called it a rising civilisational power, underscoring a major shift in how the country positions itself internationally. Former U.S. Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said on Thursday, April 23, 2026, that India has evolved into a “civilisational power” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting a more assertive and confident global posture. Speaking at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute, Juster identified Modi’s 2014 election as a turning point that accelerated India’s transformation in foreign policy and international engagement. Expanding diplomatic reach and global engagement Juster emphasized that India’s approach to global affairs has shifted significantly over the past decade, with New Delhi demonstrating greater confidence and a willingness to engage broadly with countries across regions. He noted that India no longer views itself as limited to a regional role but instead positions itself as a major global force with a distinct civilizational identity. This evolution has enabled India to expand its diplomatic outreach and pursue strategic ambitions with increased clarity and purpose. Navigating U.S.-China competition with strategic autonomy According to Juster, India’s foreign policy reflects a careful balance between deeper global engagement and maintaining strategic autonomy, particularly in the context of U.S.-China competition. While India shares concerns with other middle powers about preserving independence in decision-making, it has simultaneously strengthened ties with the United States. This dual approach allows India to navigate geopolitical tensions while safeguarding its national interests. Growing influence in global governance platforms Juster also highlighted India’s increasing role in global governance, including its active participation in G7 discussions as a regular observer and its leadership during the G20 presidency in 2023. He pointed to India’s ambition of becoming a developed nation by 2047 as a key driver of its international strategy. Additionally, India has sought to position itself as a leading voice for the Global South, shaping conversations on development, equity, and governance. Washington’s perspective on India’s rising global role Juster’s remarks reflect a broader consensus in Washington that India is emerging as a confident and influential actor on the world stage. By combining strategic independence with proactive diplomacy, India is increasingly seen as a country intent on shaping the global order in the 21st century while advancing its long-term national objectives.

Actor Vinod Suryavanshi, who gained recognition for playing the new Sachiv Ji in the popular web series Panchayat, has spoken about the challenges he faced growing up, including caste discrimination and repeated rejection in the entertainment industry. In a recent conversation, Suryavanshi shared that caste-based divisions still exist in his village in Karnataka. He revealed that different communities continue to live separately, and certain social restrictions remain in place. Reca