Times of India

CBSE has introduced major changes in the syllabus for the 2025-26 academic session, focusing on dynamic, student-centered learning. The updated curriculum emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including project-based and inquiry-driven learning, along with technology integration. It also revamps assessments to prioritize competency over rote memorization, aiming to equip students with critical thinking skills for real-world challenges and future careers.

The 7-minute workout, created by exercise physiologist Chris Jordan, is a high-intensity circuit training (HICT) routine, featuring 12 exercises performed consecutively. Each exercise lasts for 30 seconds with a 10-second break in between. This workout is suitable for all fitness levels and aims to improve both muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance, making it an attractive option for busy individuals.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath justified the ban on offering namaz on public roads, citing the Maha Kumbh's orderly conduct as a model. He emphasized the importance of discipline, noting that 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh without any incidents. This follows Meerut police's directive to restrict Eid namaz to designated areas, with heightened security measures in place.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella praised Chinese AI company DeepSeek for its innovative AI computing architecture, highlighting its success with a team of just 200 people. DeepSeek's transformation of a research project into a top App Store product sets a new standard for Microsoft's AI efforts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and rapid innovation.

Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming explains MS Dhoni's varying batting positions are due to physical constraints, particularly knee issues. Dhoni's role is adjusted based on game situations, balancing leadership and wicketkeeping. CSK's recent loss to Rajasthan Royals was attributed to a poor Powerplay performance and fielding errors compared to their opponents.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex gave up the 77,000 level, Nifty50 went below 23,250.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned Bangladesh advisor Muhammad Yunus's claim of Bangladesh being the 'guardian' of the Indian Ocean for India's northeastern states. Yunus suggested Bangladesh as a key gateway for the region, inviting China to expand its presence.

Rohit Sharma and Nita Ambani were seen having a serious discussion after Mumbai Indians' win over Kolkata Knight Riders, where Rohit continued his poor form, scoring only 13 runs. Despite Sharma's struggles, MI secured an easy victory thanks to notable performances from Ashwani Kumar and Ryan Rickelton, who played a crucial role in the run chase.

RPP senior vice-president Mishra and general secretary Rana, a member of the lower house, were remanded in custody for five days by Kathmandu district court judge Taradevi Maharjan.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted high tariffs imposed by countries like India, Japan, and Canada on US goods, making exports challenging. She stressed the need for reciprocity to ensure fair treatment for American products. President Trump is set to announce significant, reciprocal tariffs soon, aimed at creating a level playing field for the United States.

OpenAI's ChatGPT gained one million users within an hour of launching a free Ghibli-style image generator. The feature, allowing users to create anime-inspired artwork, was initially for paid users and now includes limits for free-tier users due to high demand.

Chennai Super Kings have had a challenging start in IPL 2025, suffering defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals after their opening win. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja assured fans that better days are ahead, with plenty of heat coming legendary MS Dhoni's way in the last two matches.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted a viral trend of AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style art featuring Prime Minister Modi. The Indian government's participation showcased key moments of Modi's tenure. Amid high demand for the tool, OpenAI has temporarily limited rates, and there is speculation about OpenAI expanding in India.

SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions, carrying four astronauts including commander Jannicke Mikkelsen and entrepreneur Chun Wang. The mission, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, aims to advance research for future Mars travel and involves various scientific experiments, including space X-ray imaging and microgravity mushroom cultivation.

Astronaut Sunita Williams described her view of India from space during her nine-month stay on the International Space Station. She highlighted the Himalayas' ripple effect, the fishing fleets near Mumbai and Gujarat, and the network of lights visible across the country. Williams expressed excitement about visiting her ancestral home in Gujarat.

Starting April 1, 2025, various regulatory and financial changes, including revised income tax slabs, updated UPI regulations, and the introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme, will impact taxpayers, digital payment users, and pensioners. These changes aim to lower tax burdens, offer TDS relief, and adjust tolls, medicine, and gas prices.

OpenAI has acquired $40 billion in new funding from SoftBank and other investors, valuing it at $300 billion. This funding will drive advancements in AI research, aiming for artificial general intelligence. The investment will also help improve OpenAI's infrastructure and expand its generative AI system amid competition from China’s DeepSeek and Meta.

US President Donald Trump revealed plans to visit Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia next month to strengthen ties and secure economic benefits. The visit aims to bolster security and trade relations, focusing on Saudi Arabia's pledge to invest USD 1 trillion in US companies. Additionally, Trump hinted at the possibility of seeking a third presidential term.