Today’s evening news wrap consists of CBSE’s move to biannual Class 10 board exams, Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian in space in 40 years, and more top stories from politics, sports, and finance.
After multiple delays, the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission was finally launched at 2.31am Eastern Time (12.01pm IST) Wednesday and India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with three of his crew mates — veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson (US) as commander, Polish engineer Sławosz Uznański, Hungarian researcher Tibor Kapu — soared into space.
Meanwhile, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a significant change in its examination policy by deciding to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026.
Axiom-4 launch successful: Shubhanshu Shukla is 1st Indian in space in 40 years; will be first ever at ISS tomorrow
Ax-4’s designated pilot, Shukla is only the second Indian to reach space and the first to serve in a critical operational role aboard an International Space Station (ISS) mission. Read full story
CBSE approves biannual Class 10 board exams starting 2026, best score to be retained
CBSE new structure is aimed at providing students with more flexibility and opportunities to improve their performance, while also reducing the pressure of a single high-stakes exam. Read full story
'Don't ask permission': Tharoor's cryptic post after Kharge's 'Modi first' jibe
Minutes after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s veiled attack on party leader Shashi Tharoor for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a prime asset for India" globally, the Thiruvananthapuram MP on Wednesday put up a cryptic post on social media. "Don't ask permission to fly. The wings are yours. And the sky belongs to no one," Tharoor posted on X. Read full story
ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant registers career-high ranking, Jasprit Bumrah holds firm; Joe Root leads the way
The latest ICC Test rankings reveal a dynamic shift in the global cricket landscape following a week of standout performances in both the red-ball and T20I formats. India’s Rishabh Pant and England’s Ben Duckett headline the latest update, climbing to new career-best positions after delivering monumental knocks in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley. Read full story
EPFO members take note! Advance withdrawal limit via auto settlement mode hiked to Rs 5 lakh; ATM withdrawals for PF accounts soon
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday an increase in the auto-settlement threshold for provident fund advance withdrawals from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Read full story
After multiple delays, the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission was finally launched at 2.31am Eastern Time (12.01pm IST) Wednesday and India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with three of his crew mates — veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson (US) as commander, Polish engineer Sławosz Uznański, Hungarian researcher Tibor Kapu — soared into space.
Meanwhile, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a significant change in its examination policy by deciding to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026.
Axiom-4 launch successful: Shubhanshu Shukla is 1st Indian in space in 40 years; will be first ever at ISS tomorrow
Ax-4’s designated pilot, Shukla is only the second Indian to reach space and the first to serve in a critical operational role aboard an International Space Station (ISS) mission. Read full story
CBSE approves biannual Class 10 board exams starting 2026, best score to be retained
CBSE new structure is aimed at providing students with more flexibility and opportunities to improve their performance, while also reducing the pressure of a single high-stakes exam. Read full story
'Don't ask permission': Tharoor's cryptic post after Kharge's 'Modi first' jibe
Minutes after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s veiled attack on party leader Shashi Tharoor for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a prime asset for India" globally, the Thiruvananthapuram MP on Wednesday put up a cryptic post on social media. "Don't ask permission to fly. The wings are yours. And the sky belongs to no one," Tharoor posted on X. Read full story
ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant registers career-high ranking, Jasprit Bumrah holds firm; Joe Root leads the way
The latest ICC Test rankings reveal a dynamic shift in the global cricket landscape following a week of standout performances in both the red-ball and T20I formats. India’s Rishabh Pant and England’s Ben Duckett headline the latest update, climbing to new career-best positions after delivering monumental knocks in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley. Read full story
EPFO members take note! Advance withdrawal limit via auto settlement mode hiked to Rs 5 lakh; ATM withdrawals for PF accounts soon
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday an increase in the auto-settlement threshold for provident fund advance withdrawals from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Read full story
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