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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 10th result on April 15, 2026, a day that once again brought the familiar rush of anxiety, anticipation, and constantly refreshing screens. Among the toppers was Gunnika Khurana, who secured 99.6% and spoke about a journey shaped more by consistency and calm than pressure. From early preparation in grade nine to moments of pre-board anxiety, her story reflects discipline, self-belief, and quiet resilience behind a near-perfect score.

Jharkhand Academic Council has announced Class 8 results for 2026. Students can now access their scorecards online by entering their roll code and number on the official websites. The scorecard contains vital details like subject-wise marks and qualifying status. It is advised to verify all information and save a copy for future reference.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi expressed pessimism about India and Pakistan resuming bilateral cricket soon, citing significant political interference within the Pakistan Cricket Board as the primary obstacle. He believes external pressures have politicized decisions, hindering any possibility of a series, even at neutral venues, and fears the situation will worsen.

Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, is making a bold solo bid in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, challenging the state's long-standing alliance-driven politics. Historically, success hinges on coalitions, not standalone appeal. TVK's gamble aims for direct leadership, but faces the challenge of converting visibility into seats without established networks, potentially acting as a vote-splitter.

US businesses are witnessing significantly higher H-1B visa selection rates, with some reporting over 50% success. This surge follows the Department of Homeland Security's shift from a random lottery to a wage-weighted system, prioritizing higher salary offers. The new rule, effective February 27, 2026, aims to reshape the selection process for skilled foreign workers.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has officially breached the Rs. 1,100 crore net milestone in India on Day 29. From its massive Rs. 90 crore opening day to becoming the first Hindi film to enter the Rs. 1,000 crore club, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh is rewriting history. Read on to learn more about the latest live tracking updates, day-wise collection breakdown for Week 1, 2, and 3 and a recap of the worldwide gross hitting Rs. 1,733 crore despite the IPL 2026 craze.

Opposition leaders in Kerala, including Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, UDF MP N.K. Premachandran and CPI leader Annie Raja, say they aree in favour of reservation for women in the current strength of Parliament, but will not accept delimitation provisions being ‘brought under its garb’

CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill; PM Modi says country set to take "historic step" towards women empowerment

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was inaugurating the 'Know Your Artisans' event at the Kashmir Haat in Srinagar

PM Modi urged people to come together to build a state where "the poor have shelter, food security is ensured, women feel safe, and youth can find jobs without leaving the state."

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 62 rural Anna Canteens in Palnadu, taking the State’s total to 269 and the subsidy bill to ₹243 crore over 21 months

Circle Officer Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said Sameer was arrested from Najibabad for allegedly maintaining contact with individuals based in Saudi Arabia and South Africa, who were attempting to recruit youths in India for terror-related activities

“In a joint operation of the State Special Operations cells of Amritsar and Mohali, two foreign-made pistols along with ammunition were also recovered,” DGP said

NTK’s Ayesha says traffic congestion has to be addressed immediately in Triplicane; AIADMK’s Gokula Indira seeks increased patrol for women’s safety and designated spaces for food carts

TCS has suspended operations at its Nashik BPO center following an escalated probe into alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion. Police are investigating an organized pattern of behavior among accused staff, including HR officials, who allegedly targeted financially vulnerable employees. Separately, Infosys issued a statement addressing similar allegations at its Pune facility.