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BPSC Special Teacher recruitment 2026 answer key out The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Special School Teacher 2026 exam on February 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their answers, estimate scores, and raise objections if needed. The exam was conducted on January 29, 2026, for recruitment to 7,279 Special School Teacher posts across Bihar. The answer key is available online on the official BPSC website. Candidates should download it promptly and compare their responses with the official answers. Those who find discrepancies in the answer key can…

Sawai Man Singh stadium (Special Arrangements) JAIPUR: In a significant development resolving the prolonged standoff over venue safety and liability concerns, Rajasthan Royals officials, led by chairperson Ranjit Barthakur, have met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The discussions have resulted in a mutual consensus, paving the way for the franchise to host a portion of their IPL 2026 home matches at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium in Jaipur. T20 World Cup | Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim on underdogs and shock winsA source close to the developments confirmed, “Royals chairperson met the CM. The decision has been…

The Trump administration said Thursday that its campaign to end diversity initiatives in higher education has led 31 universities to cut ties with The PhD Project, a nonprofit that supports racial minorities pursuing doctoral degrees.The group drew scrutiny last year from conservative strategists and later became the subject of an investigation by the United States Department of Education. The Republican administration has argued that some diversity programs exclude white and Asian American students.The investigation, opened in March 2025, concluded that partnerships with The PhD Project violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on…

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) has officially announced the MA 4th Semester result for students who appeared in the November–December session exam. Candidates enrolled in the Master of Arts programme can now check their scores on the university’s official result portal. The result release brings relief to thousands of students waiting to know their performance before planning future academic steps. KKHSOU has made the result available in a simple online format so students can easily access and download their scorecards using their roll number or registration number. This step helps students track their progress and prepare for the…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant 2026 examination. This recruitment drives invites applications for the posts of Assistant Commandant in CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. Eligible candidates with a bachelor’s degree can apply online through the UPSC website.The CAPF exam is a highly sought-after opportunity for those aiming for a career in India’s central armed forces. Interested candidates must carefully read the notification, check eligibility, and submit their applications before the last date. The recruitment includes physical standards, medical tests, and a written examination followed…

Columbia and other universities at risk as court lifts block on DEI orders A federal appeals court on February 6 allowed President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at federally funded institutions to move forward, reversing a lower court’s injunction that had paused their enforcement. The ruling enables federal agencies to resume reviewing grants and potentially withdraw funding linked to equity-focused programmes at universities nationwide.According to The Columbia Spectator, the decision carries direct implications for Columbia University, which has already modified DEI-related language, policies, and web content following earlier federal directives.Appeals court upholds presidential authority…

(Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: BJP-led central government on Friday slammed Congress and trained guns on leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after members of the party’s youth wing staged a shirtless “despicable act” at the ongoing AI Summit.These remarks came after around 10 Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers were detained after they briefly raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside Bharat Mandapam’s Exhibition Hall No. 5, police said.The “topless” protest triggered a political war of words, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress of orchestrating the disruption. BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over AI Summit Protest Row ‘Topless,…

The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down a series of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he exceeded his authority under emergency economic powers. However, the decision does not affect several sector-specific duties that remain in place.In a 6-3 ruling, the conservative-majority court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.” In its judgment, the court said, “The United States, after all, is not at war with every nation in the world. The Government instead relies exclusively on IEEPA. It reads the words ‘regulate’ and ‘importation’ to…

From left, Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha, Usman Khan and coach Mike Hesson before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Despite progressing to the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026 after beating Namibia in their final Group A match, Pakistan are facing criticism over tactical decisions, with head coach Mike Hesson drawing scrutiny from former players.Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioned Hesson’s role following Pakistan’s defeat to India in the group stage. He pointed to Hesson’s extensive coaching background, including experience in…

Union home minister Amit Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday trained his guns on Congress over its years in power in Assam, blaming the party for infiltration and alleging that it had “left our borders open to infiltrators” in what he described as an “attempt to alter the demographics” of the state. He also drew a contrast with the current BJP government under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, praising his “work to clear lakhs of acres of land occupied by infiltrators.”Addressing a gathering in poll-bound Assam, Shah strongly criticised the Congress’s record, saying, “Assam…