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The Supreme Court said "TET examination must be conducted by the relevant authorities expeditiously". In-service teachers now have until August 31, 2028, to pass the Teacher Eligibility Test to keep their jobs. The court rejected review pleas, extending the deadline from the original 2027 date, but made it clear no further extensions will be given.
Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's daughter, is visiting India with her husband Michael Boulos. They explored the Taj Mahal and Akshardham Temple in Delhi. The Akshardham Temple handle shared, "It was an honor to host Tiffany Trump." The couple is expected to visit Jaisalmer next.
Arvind Kejriwal is again questioning PM Modi's education after the CUET exam faced delays. He shared a post saying, "The country needs an educated PM." This comes after other exams like NEET also had issues. The exam agency blamed a technical glitch for the CUET problems.
Rahul Gandhi slammed PM Modi, saying the government "unable to conduct even one exam honestly." This comes after the CUET-UG 2026 exam faced delays on Saturday due to a technical glitch. Rahul pointed out that many exams like NEET and CBSE have also had issues, accusing Modi of ruining the education system.
The Supreme Court has ordered nationwide steps to stop human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Justices said "victim protection plan" must be used everywhere to help those forced into the sex trade. This comes after a long case highlighting how organized groups traffic women and girls.
Myanmar's President Hlaing prayed at the holy Maha Bodhi Temple in Bihar on Saturday during his India visit. He's here to boost ties and will meet PM Modi on Monday. The President, who took power in a 2021 coup, is strengthening "historical and civilisational ties between the two countries."
Tetra Pak India has been here for 39 years, making 85% of its stuff locally! They're doing amazing things beyond just packaging, like helping big food and drink brands. They're also big on recycling, showing "a recycling revolution" is happening. It's cool how they're changing things for Indian companies.
India is "powerful" and modernising its military, said US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue. He noted India's capacity for "high-end military operations" and its role in balancing power in the Indian Ocean. Hegseth also urged allies to boost defence spending and expressed alarm over China's military buildup.
Tragedy struck Pune as 14 people died from suspected bad liquor. Because of this, 22 police and excise officers were suspended for not stopping the illegal booze. Officials said "eight persons have been arrested" in connection with the deaths. The investigation is now with the CID.
A Pune man shared the good and bad of working US shifts in India. He said higher pay and a "humane work culture" were big pluses. But, he noted, "maintaining a healthy sleep cycle" was tough. Many people agreed, finding his list very relatable to their own experiences.
Women in Telangana are doing better with more education and using banks and the internet. But, sadly, the survey showed "nearly one in three ever-married women" still face violence from their husbands. It's a mix of good news and a tough reality for many.
Good news! Child malnutrition is down, with stunting falling to 29.3% and severe wasting to 5.2%. The survey also showed better immunisation and more babies born in hospitals. However, the report warned that "lifestyle diseases are hitting new highs," with obesity on the rise, meaning we need to focus more on healthy living.