NCERT 10% rule made mandatory in all schools

The Bihar Education Department has asked all private and government-aided schools in the state to follow NCERT guidelines so that the weight of school bags does not go beyond 10 per cent of a child’s body weight. The department has also directed schools to install weighing scales on campus so that bag weight can be…

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17-year-old Tanvi Sharma shocks world No. 11 to reach Australian Open last 16; PV Sindhu also makes winning start | Badminton News

India’s women shone at the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Wednesday, with PV Sindhu leading the charge and teenager Tanvi Sharma registering a notable win to reach the second round.Sindhu, Tanvi Sharma, Malvika Bansod, Isharani Baruah and Tanya Hemanth all advanced to the women’s singles round of 16. However, it was a disappointing…

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South Africa 50/1 in 5.4 Overs | NZ vs SA Live Score, 4th T20I: Connor Esterhuizen, Tony de Zorzi fire in top gear vs New Zealand

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Robinson, Katene D Clarke, Dane Cleaver(w), Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham(c), Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears South Africa (Playing XI): Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman Source…

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US stock market today (May 12, 2026): Oil price surge, inflation fears drag Wall Street, S&P 500 down 0.6%, Nasdaq 0.9% lower

AI image for representation US stocks retreated on Tuesday as rising oil prices, sticky inflation and a selloff in technology shares cooled Wall Street’s record-setting rally.The S&P 500 fell 0.6 per cent after closing at an all-time high in the previous session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 288 points, or 0.6 per cent….

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PBKS Co-owner Preity Zinta hits out at ‘fake narratives’ after fourth straight loss | Cricket News

Preity Zinta slams at fake reports amid PBKS slump (image: X) Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign has suddenly taken a worrying turn after four consecutive defeats, dramatically changing the complexion of their season. Once comfortably sitting at the top of the points table following a seven-match unbeaten streak, consisting of six wins and one no-result,…

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Rubber industry seeks govt intervention amid rising costs in wake of West Asia war

Hyderabad: India’s rubber industry has sought urgent govt intervention as global supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict have pushed up raw material and freight costs, threatening thousands of small manufacturers and exporters across the country.In a representation to the commerce ministry, the All-India Rubber Industries Association said SMEs are facing severe stress as…

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Numerology horoscope today, June 16, 2026: What your name’s first letter reveals today

Number 1 (If your name begins with A, I, J, Q, or Y) Empowering your team will boost their confidence and productivity. Mental clarity improves once you stop overthinking situations. Long-term financial planning requires greater attention and discipline. Minor domestic disagreements may temporarily disturb household harmony. Trips with friends create memorable experiences and lasting bonds….

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Sebi shuts down risk reduction access trading platform, asks exchanges to strengthen contingency systems

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday discontinued the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform for stock brokers with immediate effect saying the system had become redundant due to stronger cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity mechanisms in the securities market, PTI reported.The IRRA platform, launched on October 1, 2023, was introduced to provide brokers with…

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