Parliamentary panel flags 56% vacant posts at NCERT, 44% at CBSE
Over half of the sanctioned posts are vacant at the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT), while 44% of positions remain unfilled at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), a parliamentary panel said. CBSE's reliance on contractual workers could put its quality at risk, the panel said. The panel also called for higher public spending on education.
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01:11 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Over half of the sanctioned posts are vacant at the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT), while 44% of positions remain unfilled at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), a parliamentary panel said. CBSE's reliance on contractual workers could put its quality at risk, the panel said. The panel also called for higher public spending on education.
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Owners of Goa club where fire killed 25 knew emergency door was locked
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane, where a fire killed 25 people last year, knew the nightclub's emergency exit was locked, according to the chargesheet. "Keeping the western side door unlocked would have facilitated emergency evacuation," it stated. The brothers fled to Thailand hours after the fire and were later deported to India.
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01:18 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane, where a fire killed 25 people last year, knew the nightclub's emergency exit was locked, according to the chargesheet. "Keeping the western side door unlocked would have facilitated emergency evacuation," it stated. The brothers fled to Thailand hours after the fire and were later deported to India.
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01:18 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Congress MPs wake up & head to Parliament for sloganeering, feel bad for new MPs: Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, after the end of Monsoon session, said he has seen the Opposition from shy away from discussion for the first time. He stated Congress MPs believe their primary job is to raise slogans and added he feels "sorry" for the new Congress MPs. "How can they learn if there are no debates or discussions?" Rijiju asked.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
01:17 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, after the end of Monsoon session, said he has seen the Opposition from shy away from discussion for the first time. He stated Congress MPs believe their primary job is to raise slogans and added he feels "sorry" for the new Congress MPs. "How can they learn if there are no debates or discussions?" Rijiju asked.
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01:17 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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India's ASEAN Cup withdrawal could cost AIFF ₹17-23 lakh: Report
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is reportedly set to withdraw from the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 due to a date clash with India's friendly against Brazil. According to Times Now, a withdrawal at least 30 days before the tournament would attract a minimum ₹17.64 lakh fine. If withdrawn later, the minimum fine would be ₹23.52 lakh, the report added.
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News By: Pravel Jain
01:43 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is reportedly set to withdraw from the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 due to a date clash with India's friendly against Brazil. According to Times Now, a withdrawal at least 30 days before the tournament would attract a minimum ₹17.64 lakh fine. If withdrawn later, the minimum fine would be ₹23.52 lakh, the report added.
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01:43 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Which 5 top women officials left Trump administration this year?
Five high-ranking women officials have left Trump administration this year. Kristi Noem, who served as Homeland Security Secretary, and Pam Bondi, who was the Attorney General, were fired by US President Donald Trump. Later, Tulsi Gabbard and Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as Director of National Intelligence and Labour Secretary, respectively. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned on Thursday.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
01:37 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Five high-ranking women officials have left Trump administration this year. Kristi Noem, who served as Homeland Security Secretary, and Pam Bondi, who was the Attorney General, were fired by US President Donald Trump. Later, Tulsi Gabbard and Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as Director of National Intelligence and Labour Secretary, respectively. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned on Thursday.
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01:37 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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What RBI's proposed loan pricing rules mean for borrowers?
RBI has proposed a framework to standardise loan interest rates and improve transparency for borrowers. Under the proposal, floating-rate personal or retail loans from commercial banks would be linked to an external benchmark, improving transmission of policy-rate changes. The draft also proposes annual percentage rate ceilings for small-value loans and caps on charges for short-term farm loans.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
01:58 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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RBI has proposed a framework to standardise loan interest rates and improve transparency for borrowers. Under the proposal, floating-rate personal or retail loans from commercial banks would be linked to an external benchmark, improving transmission of policy-rate changes. The draft also proposes annual percentage rate ceilings for small-value loans and caps on charges for short-term farm loans.
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01:58 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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How much productivity was achieved in Monsoon session of the Parliament?
As Parliament's Monsoon session concluded, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said a total of 12 bills were passed and 11 of them were passed without debate due to disruptions and walkouts by the Opposition. "In the Lok Sabha, we achieved only 19% productivity...In the Rajya Sabha, productivity stood at 39%," he stated. Debate took place on the bill against paper leaks.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
01:48 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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As Parliament's Monsoon session concluded, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said a total of 12 bills were passed and 11 of them were passed without debate due to disruptions and walkouts by the Opposition. "In the Lok Sabha, we achieved only 19% productivity...In the Rajya Sabha, productivity stood at 39%," he stated. Debate took place on the bill against paper leaks.
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01:48 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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To speed up production, Railways to now make 238 Mumbai AC locals at its own units
The Railways will now manufacture 238 new AC local trains for Mumbai at three of its production units: ICF Chennai, RCF Kapurthala and MCF Raebareli. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the earlier procurement process faced challenges, with the timeline extending to 2030, which was unacceptable. Under the new arrangement, the first AC local train will hit the tracks by 2027.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:13 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The Railways will now manufacture 238 new AC local trains for Mumbai at three of its production units: ICF Chennai, RCF Kapurthala and MCF Raebareli. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the earlier procurement process faced challenges, with the timeline extending to 2030, which was unacceptable. Under the new arrangement, the first AC local train will hit the tracks by 2027.
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90 porn videos found on rape convict ex-MP Prajwal's phone seized from jail
Rape convict and ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who's currently serving a life sentence in Bengaluru jail, was recently found using a smartphone in his prison cell. While checking the device, investigators reportedly found 80-90 downloaded pornographic videos and obscene images of women. Prajwal's case came to light in 2024 after videos of his sexual assaults were posted online.
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02:12 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Rape convict and ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who's currently serving a life sentence in Bengaluru jail, was recently found using a smartphone in his prison cell. While checking the device, investigators reportedly found 80-90 downloaded pornographic videos and obscene images of women. Prajwal's case came to light in 2024 after videos of his sexual assaults were posted online.
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Trump sued over Truth Social selling early access to 'market-moving' posts
Two media entities sued Donald Trump over his Truth Social platform’s new service that sells paid, faster access to US president's "market-moving" posts. The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, challenges Truth API, a feed offered by Trump Media that charges $1,00,000 for early access to posts. The plaintiffs said Trump stands to gain financially when subscribers sign up.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
02:26 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Two media entities sued Donald Trump over his Truth Social platform’s new service that sells paid, faster access to US president's "market-moving" posts. The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, challenges Truth API, a feed offered by Trump Media that charges $1,00,000 for early access to posts. The plaintiffs said Trump stands to gain financially when subscribers sign up.
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02:26 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Gold price jumps 10% in August
International gold benchmarks have surged 9-10% since July 31, while MCX gold futures have gained about 8%, according to Moneycontrol's analysis. Experts said expectations of a softer US Fed stance amid cooling inflation and heightened geopolitical risks are supporting gold prices. While near-term momentum remains constructive, they cautioned that gold could see a short-term pullback.
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02:26 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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International gold benchmarks have surged 9-10% since July 31, while MCX gold futures have gained about 8%, according to Moneycontrol's analysis. Experts said expectations of a softer US Fed stance amid cooling inflation and heightened geopolitical risks are supporting gold prices. While near-term momentum remains constructive, they cautioned that gold could see a short-term pullback.
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02:26 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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'You don't want people to remain healthy?,' SC asks FSSAI over labels on packaged food
The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised the FSSAI for its reluctance to introduce 'Front-of-Pack Warning Labels' on packaged foods, especially to indicate the amounts of sugar, salt, or saturated fat. "You don't want people in this country to remain healthy? More particularly, growing children?" SC asked. The top court had passed an order to that effect in February 2026.
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02:37 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised the FSSAI for its reluctance to introduce 'Front-of-Pack Warning Labels' on packaged foods, especially to indicate the amounts of sugar, salt, or saturated fat. "You don't want people in this country to remain healthy? More particularly, growing children?" SC asked. The top court had passed an order to that effect in February 2026.
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Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked near gurdwara in Maharashtra
Former Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked on Thursday by a Nihang near a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment after injuries to his hand, according to Nanded Police. A police personnel was also reportedly injured in the attack.
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02:56 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Former Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked on Thursday by a Nihang near a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment after injuries to his hand, according to Nanded Police. A police personnel was also reportedly injured in the attack.
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02:56 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Perseid meteor showers light up skies across the world, videos viral
The annual Perseid meteor shower lit up skies across the world early on Thursday. Videos of the meteor showers seen in Türkiye, China and Japan have gone viral online. The Perseids, which peaks every year in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. This year the celestial event has peaked on August 12-13.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:13 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The annual Perseid meteor shower lit up skies across the world early on Thursday. Videos of the meteor showers seen in Türkiye, China and Japan have gone viral online. The Perseids, which peaks every year in mid-August, is considered the best meteor shower of the year. This year the celestial event has peaked on August 12-13.
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03:13 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Karnataka proposes up to ₹25,000 annual fee for parking cars on residential roads
The Karnataka government has notified a draft policy that proposes a ₹25,000 annual fee for parking SUVs on residential roads in Bengaluru. Small cars could attract a permit fee of ₹15,000/year, while owners of sedans may have to pay ₹20,000/year. For non-residential on-street parking, cars could be charged ₹80/hr for Category A roads and ₹60/hour for Category B roads.
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News By: Jayant Singh
03:29 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The Karnataka government has notified a draft policy that proposes a ₹25,000 annual fee for parking SUVs on residential roads in Bengaluru. Small cars could attract a permit fee of ₹15,000/year, while owners of sedans may have to pay ₹20,000/year. For non-residential on-street parking, cars could be charged ₹80/hr for Category A roads and ₹60/hour for Category B roads.
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Can Pak nationals avail India's e-Visa facility as Attari made a designated entry point?
The Attari land port along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab was among the 11 new entry points for foreigners holding valid Indian e-Visas. However, Pakistani citizens and people of Pakistani origin still remain ineligible for India's e-Visa scheme and must apply for regular visas at an Indian Mission. India now has 88 entry points for nationals of 172 countries.
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03:39 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The Attari land port along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab was among the 11 new entry points for foreigners holding valid Indian e-Visas. However, Pakistani citizens and people of Pakistani origin still remain ineligible for India's e-Visa scheme and must apply for regular visas at an Indian Mission. India now has 88 entry points for nationals of 172 countries.
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03:39 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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CJP's Saurav Das says police visited his house; police call it routine I-Day drive
Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Saurav Das alleged that Puducherry Police visited his house at the Union government's behest to intimidate his family and silence him. "It will not work. This will not cower me down," he added. However, police said the visit was part of routine security checks ahead of Independence Day as the parade is held in White Town.
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03:57 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Saurav Das alleged that Puducherry Police visited his house at the Union government's behest to intimidate his family and silence him. "It will not work. This will not cower me down," he added. However, police said the visit was part of routine security checks ahead of Independence Day as the parade is held in White Town.
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I feel bad when father sells milk, I'm searching for job: World U20 silver medallist Ashish
World Athletics U20 silver medallist Ashish Yadav once helped his father sell milk in their village in UP's Mirzapur. The 19-year-old javelin thrower said he feels bad when he sees his father selling milk. Ashish stated he is searching for a job, adding, "The financial situation at home is just the same, not improving, since I'm not getting any job."
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News By: Neeraja Nath
04:12 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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World Athletics U20 silver medallist Ashish Yadav once helped his father sell milk in their village in UP's Mirzapur. The 19-year-old javelin thrower said he feels bad when he sees his father selling milk. Ashish stated he is searching for a job, adding, "The financial situation at home is just the same, not improving, since I'm not getting any job."
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04:12 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Nihang Sikh detained for attacking Sukhbir Badal identified, told police 'felt like doing it'
The Nihang Sikh who was detained for attacking former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in Maharashtra has been identified as Jaspal Singh. According to reports, the attacker told police he "just felt like doing it". He reportedly works as a volunteer at the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara and is said to be in his mid-60s.
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04:28 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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The Nihang Sikh who was detained for attacking former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in Maharashtra has been identified as Jaspal Singh. According to reports, the attacker told police he "just felt like doing it". He reportedly works as a volunteer at the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara and is said to be in his mid-60s.
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Every Air India pilot to face dope test after pilot tests positive for marijuana
Air India has ordered mandatory substance-abuse screening for all its pilots after the pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight, which dipped 300 ft, tested positive for marijuana, reported Reuters citing an internal memo. The tests will screen for substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations. The testing programme would begin on Thursday and would be mandatory for all pilots.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:41 pm Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Air India has ordered mandatory substance-abuse screening for all its pilots after the pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight, which dipped 300 ft, tested positive for marijuana, reported Reuters citing an internal memo. The tests will screen for substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations. The testing programme would begin on Thursday and would be mandatory for all pilots.
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