What India’s 12 ‘operationally deployed’ nuclear warheads really mean

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The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its annual yearbook in June. For the first time, it classified 12 of India’s estimated stockpile of 190 nuclear warheads to be operationally deployed, i.e., positioned with active military forces mated with delivery systems and ready for use. This sounds alarming — but the alarm itself may […]

Maharashtra TET paper leak: Uproar in Assembly as opposition demands education minister’s resignation, walks out

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Screengrab: IANS video The alleged leak of the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 question paper created a political storm on Monday, with opposition parties attacking the state government over repeated examination leaks and demanding a CBI investigation into the case.The issue disrupted proceedings in both the Maharashtra Assembly and Legislative Council. In the Council, […]

AP POLYCET 2026 web option entry begins: Submit choices by July 4 at polycet.ap.gov.in

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AP POLYCET 2026 web option entry begins: Submit choices by July 4 at polycet.ap.gov.in The Commissionerate of Higher Education has started the web option entry process for the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (AP POLYCET) 2026 counselling. Eligible candidates can now submit their college and course preferences through the official website, polycet.ap.gov.in.Candidates will be […]

‘Kannada can’t be third language in Karnataka’: State school body opposes CBSE’s three-language policy

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Representational AI image The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has opposed the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) compulsory three-language policy, saying it conflicts with the state’s existing language law.In a legal representation submitted to the CBSE Chairperson, the association urged the Board to keep the circular on hold for […]

DU announces 1,370 ECA quota seats for UG admissions: Here’s how to apply

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University of Delhi has announced 1,370 undergraduate seats under the extra-curricular activities (ECA) quota for the 2026-27 academic session, even as registrations under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) are already in progress.According to the university’s ECA seat matrix, admissions will be offered across 14 categories. Theatre has one of the highest numbers of seats […]