CBSE orders schools to disclose teacher strength: Why India’s ‘comfortable’ PTR tells only half the story

Pupil–teacher ratio should not exceed 30:1 in schools In a recent circular, CBSE has instructed its affiliated schools to put their staffing reality on record: upload and regularly update complete teacher details and related information on the school website under Mandatory Public Disclosure, in the prescribed format, by 15 February 2026.The compliance message is clear….

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‘Grave consequences’: White House says Iran ‘halted’ 800 executions after Trump’s warning; ground situation ‘monitored’

The United States claimed Iran halted 800 planned executions following pressure from President Donald Trump over Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, even as Washington warned that military action remains an option. “The president understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…

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Pro-Iran rallies swell in Kargil as UP Shia clerics urge government to support Tehran | India News

SRINAGAR/LUCKNOW: Ladakh and UP saw a coordinated surge of pro-Iran sentiment as thousands rallied in Kargil district Wednesday and prominent Shia clerics in Lucknow called for sanctions relief, dialogue and Indian support for Tehran.In Kargil, a Shia-majority district in eastern Ladakh bordering PoK, large crowds gathered at multiple locations to back Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah…

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India–China trade: Exports jump 67% in December on electronics, marine shipments; imports also rise

India’s merchandise exports to China surged 67.35% year-on-year to $2.04 billion in December, driven by higher shipments of electronics, marine and agricultural products, according to Commerce Ministry data released on Thursday.The sharp rise was led by exports of oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices. In the electronics segment, key items registering strong growth…

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1: NTA reschedules January 23 exam for West Bengal candidates due to Saraswati Puja; check official notice

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an important update for candidates appearing in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 from West Bengal.According to an official post shared by NTA on X, several candidates from West Bengal submitted requests regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, 2026. After reviewing these requests,…

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