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NCERT shades image of Indus Valley ‘dancing girl’ in new class 9 art textbook

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The declaration of revaluation results comes amid an anxious wait from students seeking revised scores for admission and other academic purposes. Photo: X@cbseindia29 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the revaluation results on Sunday (June 21, 2026) for students who applied for verification and re-evaluation of their Class 12 board exam answer sheets. “CBSE has commenced the release of Class XII Verification of issues observed and Re-evaluation outcomes,” CBSE said in a post on X.Also Read: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes responsibility for CBSE answer sheet discrepancies“The outcomes are being released in a phased manner, with over 87% of the total applications received being declared today. The outcomes of the remaining applications will be available in phases, and the entire process is expected to be completed soon,” CBSE said.Dearest students,CBSE has commenced the release of Class XII Verification of issues observed and Re-evaluation outcomes. The outcomes are being released in a phased manner, with over 87% of the total applications received being declared today. The outcomes of the remaining…— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) June 21, 2026Students can check their updated marks on the official CBSE website using their login credentials. “You may see the status of your application at results.digilocker.gov.in,” the board said.The declaration of revaluation results comes amid an anxious wait from students seeking revised scores for admission and other academic purposes. CBSE had earlier opened the window for verification of marks, obtaining photocopies of evaluated answer books, and re-evaluation after announcing the board results.The board was recently embroiled in controversy after some Class 12 students claimed that the scanned copies of their answer sheets uploaded by CBSE did not match their handwriting, raising concerns over possible mismatches in the OSM system. Published - June 21, 2026 09:58 pm IST

5 online math games that make learning feel more like gaming

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Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your UPSC Current Affairs knowledge nugget for today on the retrospective GST levy on online gaming verdict.(Relevance: Taxation is an important part of the UPSC CSE syllabus. Previously, UPSC has asked questions on various aspects of taxation in the Indian economy. Additionally, online gaming regulation has frequently been in the news; therefore, understanding it becomes essential for the exam.)The Supreme Court on May 27 has upheld the constitutional validity of the government’s retrospective 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) levy on online gaming companies. The verdict effectively revives tax demands running into nearly Rs 2.5 lakh crore against gaming firms, fantasy sports platforms and casinos, and could well spell the end of the road for the online gaming sector, already reeling under a ban imposed by the government in 2025. In this context, let’s understand the key highlight of SC’s verdict, what retrospective taxation is, and the steps the government has taken to regulate online gaming in India. Key Takeaways: 1. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed petitions filed by several gaming companies and industry bodies challenging the GST regime and retrospective tax notices issued by authorities. 2. The dispute centred around the gaming sector’s contention that the 28% GST on online gaming should apply only prospectively, from 1 October 2023, after the amendments approved by the GST Council came into effect. 3. However, the apex court sided with the government’s interpretation and treated the 2023 GST amendments as clarificatory, thereby allowing retrospective application for periods before October 1, 2023.Story continues below this ad What is Retrospective taxation? 1. Retrospective taxation means bringing changes in the legislation that impact the tax consequences of certain actions undertaken before the enactment of such legislation. In simple terms, retrospective taxation allows a country to pass a rule on taxing certain products, items or services and deals and charge companies from a time behind the date on which the law is passed. 2. Countries use this route to correct any anomalies in their taxation policies that have, in the past, allowed companies to take advantage of such loopholes. What is the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and what are its key features? Last year, the government moved to place a strict ban on online gaming companies operating in India, citing national security concerns, including the use of digital wallets and cryptocurrencies for money laundering and illicit fund transfers.Thus, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 was passed to create a comprehensive legal framework for India’s online gaming sector. Key Features 1. Ban on online real money games: It banned online real money games of all types, shutting the door on popular apps such as Dream11, Mobile Premier League and Winzo. It also prohibits advertisements related to online money games. It prohibits people from offering, aid, abet, induce or otherwise indulge or engage in the offering of online money games and online money gaming service.Story continues below this ad — The rationale for the ban is the “serious social, financial, psychological and public health harms, particularly among young individuals and economically disadvantaged groups” of online money gaming. — These games “use manipulative design features, addictive algorithms, bots and undisclosed agents, undermining fairness, transparency and user protection, while promoting compulsive behaviour leading to financial ruin,” the Act says. 2. Penalties for violating the law: Offering an online money gaming service can lead to imprisonment up to three years and a fine up to Rs 1 crore. For repeat offences, the jail term can extend to five years, and the fine to Rs 2 crore. — Advertising

CBSE Class 12 results: Re-evaluation cost reduced to Rs 100 per answer book; on-screen marking foolproof, transparent, says ministry

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CBSE Class 12 results: Re-evaluation cost reduced to Rs 100 per answer book; on-screen marking foolproof, transparent, says ministry

2 min readNew DelhiMay 27, 2026 05:29 PM IST Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has created history by announcing the final semester engineering exam results just 10 minutes after the exam ended. The results were jointly released by VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof S Vidyashankar and Registrar (Evaluation) Prof U J Ujwal. A total of 56,192 students appeared for the BE and BTech final semester examinations conducted by Visvesvaraya Technological University. The examination concluded at 5:30 pm on Friday, and the results were announced within 10 minutes, at 5:40 pm. The university recorded an overall pass percentage of 99.98 per cent.According to the university, the entire evaluation process was completed eight days earlier than in previous years, setting a new record. Earlier, VTU had announced results within one hour of the completion of examinations. This year, the results were also sent directly to students through mobile phones. Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar said VTU has consistently adopted technology-driven processes and described the quick declaration of results as proof of the university’s student-focused approach. He said announcing results within 10 minutes of the exam’s completion was a major task and credited the administrative staff, examination section, and affiliated colleges for making it possible. He added that final-year students wait for results for employment opportunities and higher education admissions, and therefore the university ensured that the results were declared quickly. Result history: – In May 2025, results for the 2021 batch (50,321 students) were announced within one hour of exam completion. – In May 2024, results for the 2020 batch (37,011 students) were announced within 3 hours.Story continues below this ad – In 2023, results for the 2019 batch (43,662 students) were announced two days after the exam. Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. U.J. Ujwal added: “We adopted digital evaluation of answer scripts and prepared in advance to announce results quickly. With everyone’s cooperation, this was possible.” Students can see the result in this website results.vtu.ac.in.

CBSE schools in Thiruvananthapuram fare well in CBSE Class X exam

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The decision has made it possible for fitness inspections to continue so that schools in Kerala can reopen on June 1. (image for representation) | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G The Kerala government has decided to exempt Local Self-Government department (LSGD) assistant engineers from inspecting school wiring and other electrical works. Instead, schools can get these certified by licensed wiremen.The decision was taken at a meeting to review the school fitness matters attended by Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen, Principal Secretary Sharmila Mary Joseph, Director of General Education Asif K. Yusuf. An order in this regard is yet to be issued though.In a revised checklist issued along with a circular by Ms. Joseph on May 13, assistant engineers were directed to inspect electrical wiring, ensure transformers were properly fenced, check that there were no exposed or hazardous electric posts or wires near schools, and verify that fire extinguishers had been installed.According to the May 13 circular, the safety inspections had to be conducted by the assistant engineer and the health inspector (for health and sanitation aspects) and the checklist had to be signed by them as well as the school principal or head teacher. However, assistant engineers had objected to inspection of electrical wiring safety (if old or damaged wiring should be replaced).Now, these can be inspected by a licensed wireman and the assistant engineers can issue the fitness certificate as in previous years.The decision has made it possible for fitness inspections to continue so that schools can reopen on June 1.A recent Kerala Administrative Tribunal order that the assistant engineers should not be compelled to issue no-objection certificates till May 29 had raised widespread concerns that fitness certification would come to a halt and schools would not be able to reopen on June 1.Assistant engineers had contended in KAT that they would not be in a position to ascertain school safety at levels done earlier by departments such as Health, Forest and Wildlife, Motor Vehicles, Kerala State Electricity Board/Electrical Inspectorate, and Fire and Rescue Services. This would result in serious threat to the safety of schools, they said.However, the KAT order was applicable only to the four applicants, officials said. Published - May 26, 2026 12:50 pm IST

Voting begins for re-polling in Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal

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Voting begins for re-polling in Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal

The repolling in all 285 booths of the constituency was conducted on May 21, 2026 | Photo Credit: ANI Counting of votes for the repolling in the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal is under way on Sunday (May 24, 2026), amid tight security. The repolling in all 285 booths of the constituency was conducted on May 21 after voting in the seat in South 24 Parganas district in the second phase of the Assembly elections on April 29 was countermanded following allegations of EVM tampering and irregularities.Although officially six candidates are in the fray for the seat, Trinamool Congress nominee Jahangir Khan, a couple of days before the repoll, announced that he would not contest, a decision the party described as his personal. The repolling saw more than 87% of the 2.36 lakh electors turning up to vote.Follow live updates here:May 24, 2026 11:52 BJP candidate Debangshu Panda maintaining lead after eight rounds of countingBJP candidate Debangshu Panda is leading by a margin of 31,065 votes after eight rounds of counting.May 24, 2026 11:20 CPI(M) candidate at second position after six rounds of countingCPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi is trailing behind BJP candidate by 19,701 votes. Mr. Kurmi got 17,773 votes after six rounds of counting according to ECI website. May 24, 2026 10:47 TMC Candidate Jahangir Khan trailing at fourth position TMC Candidate Jahangir Khan, who announced his withdrawal from the electoral contest ahead of the repolling, is trailing behind at fourth position by 28,777 votes after counting of five rounds, according to ECI website. Screenshot 2026-05-24 104644.pngMay 24, 2026 10:36 Heavy security deployed outside the counting centreHeavy security has been deployed outside the counting centre for Falta Assembly constituency which saw allegations of EVM manipulations on April 29 2026, when Falta voted in the second phase of the Bengal Assembly election 2026.- PTI May 24, 2026 10:22 Why are the votes for the West Bengal seat being counted now? Voting for this seat was originally held on April 29 2026, as part of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.But shortly after, allegations of voter intimidation, EVM button tampering using perfume and tape, and illegal presence of party cadres inside polling stations surfaced. Read the full story here,May 24, 2026 10:18 BJP takes commanding lead after three round of countingBJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a commanding lead of more than 14,237 votes over his nearest rival after three round of counting in the repoll to West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency on Sunday (May 24), according to the Election Commission.After the three round of the 21 counting rounds, Mr. Panda bagged 21,538 votes, opening up a lead of 14,237 votes over CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi. - PTIMay 24, 2026 09:34 BJP leads in first round of countingAs counting is under way in Falta, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Debangshu Panda is leading in the first round. There are a total of 21 rounds to be counted today. He is being trailed by CPI(M)’s Sambhu Nath Kurmi, as per Election Commission of India data. May 24, 2026 09:32 Trinamool Congress candidate for Falta Assembly seat Jahangir Khan withdraws from contest Ahead of the Falta repolling, Trinamool Congress candidate from the Falta Assembly seat, Jahangir Khan, on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) announced his withdrawal from the electoral contest.“Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a special package for the development of Falta. In the interest of Falta’s development, I am withdrawing from this election,” Mr. Khan said, addressing a press conference.Click here to read more on this...May 24, 2026 09:30 88% voter turnout as Bengal’s Falta repoll remains peacefulThe repolling in West Bengal’s Falta constituency witnessed a high voter turnout on Thursday (May 21, 2026) amid heavy presence of Central forces. Repolling was largely peaceful after complaints of malpractices had surfaced on the original polling day on Ap

Vijay eyes alliance talks for coalition government as Tamil Nadu results tighten

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Come Friday, the general body of elected representatives in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will complete 100 days in office. Nearly 100 days after elected representatives returned to the BMC following a four-year administrative rule, the BJP-led Mahayuti’s first stint in control of India’s richest civic body has been marked as much by internal friction and political embarrassment as by governance decisions, from controversies surrounding Mayor Ritu Tawde and open cracks within the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance to an embarrassing defeat on the floor of the civic house and cancellation of over Rs 1,100 crore worth of tenders.Disrupting the undivided Shiv Sena’s three-decade long control over the mayoral seat, BJP’s Ritu Tawde, a corporator from Ward 132 in Ghatkopar, took charge as Mumbai Mayor on February 11. However, Tawde’s tenure has been fraught with challenges, with the Mayor finding herself embroiled in multiple controversies. The first controversy erupted as early as February when speculation over a high end luxury brand watch on the Mayor’s wrist went viral on social media. As the allegations escalated, Tawde clarified that it was a watch gifted by her children and cost no more than Rs 15,000 to Rs 16,000. Another controversy broke out in March when red and blue flasher lights mounted atop the Mayor’s vehicles raised eyebrows on social media and among the Opposition. In 2017, the Union Cabinet had amended Motor Vehicles rules and banned red beacons on government vehicles in a move aimed at ending VIP culture. However, as flasher lights on Tawde’s official vehicle surfaced online, the Opposition led by former Mayor and senior UBT leader Kishori Pednekar accused the Mayor of violating norms introduced by her own party. As the matter escalated, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis came to Tawde’s defence. The BMC later removed the flasher lights and covered the designation plaque on the Mayor’s escort vehicle.Story continues below this ad A fresh controversy erupted in April over Tawde’s comments at a Mahavir Jayanti event in Borivali where she spoke about recovering from a chronic throat ailment with the help of a Jain godman. Amid allegations of promoting superstition, Tawde later clarified that her comments had been misunderstood and were merely references to her faith. More recently, Tawde faced criticism after a Rs 3 crore proposal to renovate the Mayor’s bungalow drew flak from the Opposition. Tension in the alliance Over the past few months, signs of tension within the ruling Mahayuti alliance have surfaced amid an open tussle between the Shiv Sena’s Deputy Mayor and the Mayor. During a recent inspection of pre-monsoon preparedness works, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi openly stated that the Mayor had not informed him about her site inspection of drains the previous day.Story continues below this ad Speaking to The Indian Express, Ghadi said that while there are no fixed rules, it is customary for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to conduct joint visits. “However, the Mayor did not inform me of her visits. I don’t know the reason behind it,” Ghadi said. Earlier, tensions had also surfaced after Shiv Sena leader Amey Ghole wrote to former civic chief Bhushan Gagrani alleging violation of protocol after the Deputy Mayor was seated on the fourth chair in the absence of Mayor Ritu Tawde during the launch of the Mumbai Clean League initiative. Loss on the civic body’s floor On April 29, the ruling administration tabled a proposal to hand over a 30,000 square metre BMC owned plot to a private real estate developer.Story continues below this ad The proposal was introduced as an urgent bill, requiring three fourths support in the House for clearance. At the time of voting, 119 members were present, including 61 from the ruling alliance and 58 from the opposition. Since the proposal required 90 votes for approval and the entire Opposition voted against it, the ruling alliance failed to secure passage of the bill. What followed was the BJP

Louisiana Republican primary: Bill Cassidy defeated by Trump-backed Julia Letlow

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US Election Results LIVE: Democrats in Pennsylvania settled primary fights Tuesday to shape their congressional slate for the fall election, in which they hope — with Gov. Josh Shapiro's help — to capture the state’s four swing districts and ultimately a U.S. House majority.Janelle Stelson, Bob Harvie and Bob Brooks won the party’s nomination in three swing districts where Democrats had a contested primary for the right to take on the Republican seat-holders in November.All were endorsed by Shapiro, the Democratic governor who is putting his clout on the line in trying to help Democrats flip key Republican-held U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania and deliver Democratic control of the state Legislature to advance his own agenda.Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will face each other in November after winning their uncontested primaries.The governor urged the crowd at his primary election rally Tuesday night to help the party’s candidates win control of the Legislature for the first time in more than three decades. He said he'll advance a stronger agenda with Democratic control in Harrisburg.“Give me a Democratic majority in the Senate and we will fully fund mass transit, we will build more housing, and we will codify abortion rights into state law,” Shapiro said.For Shapiro, the election year is more than an opportunity to win a second term: It’s a chance show his battleground-state political strength should he decide to run for president in 2028.The U.S. House campaigns will put Pennsylvania on the front lines of Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress and block the last two years of President Donald Trump’s agenda.About the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual funds, small savings schemes like - PPF, SSY, post office savings scheme, stock to watch, personal loans, credit cards, top bank FDs, real estate, income tax and more. 3. Politics: Comprehensive coverage of general elections, state elections and bypolls, Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, Parliament, PMO, PIB, finance ministry, home ministry, among other union ministries and government departments. 4. National News: From metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and e to untapped stories from rural India, we cover human interest, health, education, crime and courts, and law and order, among other areas of public interest. 5. Economy: In-depth analysis of India's macro and micro-economic indicators like- GDP, inflation, forex, fiscal deficit, current account deficit, interest rate cycle, economic recovery, RBI circulars, indirect taxes, GST, Insolvency and Bankruptcy imports, exports and everything that impacts Indian economy. 6. Geopolitics: Well-rounded and deeply researched coverage on US News, Oval Office European Union, Ukraine Russia War, middle-east crisis, royal families and global leaders like - Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping and premiers of other leading economies in the world. Meet the Team 1. Gulam Jeelani, Political Affairs Editor 2. Sugam Singhal, Senior Assistant Editor 3. Chanchal, Assistant Editor 4. Sanchari Ghosh, Chief Content Producer 5. Pratik Prashant Mukane, Chief Content Producer 6. Sayantani Biswas, Chief Content Producer 7. Ravi Hari, Deputy Chief Content Producer 8. Garvit B

Telangana reels under rising heat as six districts record temperatures above 45℃

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Telangana reels under rising heat as six districts record temperatures above 45℃

Telangana EAPCET-2026 results were released by Government Advisor K. Keshava Rao, Secretary Education Yogita Rana, Commissioner of Technical Education and Collegiate Education A. Sridevasena, Chairman Telangana Council of Higher Education V. Balkista Reddy, Vice-Chancellor JNT University Hyderabad and Chairman of TG EAPCET 2026 T. Kishen Kumar Reddy and Convenor of TG EAPCET 2026 Vijaya Kumar Reddy at JNTUH in Hyderabad on Sunday (May 17, 2026). | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR The Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026 results were announced on Sunday (May 17), with M. Rushi from Hyderabad’s Uppal securing the first rank in the Engineering stream by scoring 156.64 marks out of 160.Anshul from Moosapet secured the second rank with 148.70 marks, while M. Vamsidhar Reddy from Pulivendula, in Kadapa in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, stood third with 147.05 marks. J. Roshan Manideep Reddy from Guntur and A. Sai Nikith from Mahabubnagar secured the fourth and fifth ranks respectively.The results were released at JNTU Hyderabad by Advisor (Public Affairs) K. Keshavarao, Secretary (Education) Yogita Rana, Commissioner Technical Education and Collegiate Education A. Sridevasena, Chairman Telangana Council of Higher Education V. Balakista Reddy, and others.The results with marks and rank list are available on eapcet.tgche.ac.in for candidates to check. Officials said the quick declaration of results within just six days after the completion of the examinations remains a highlight this year. They attributed this achievement to the streamlined evaluation process and the newly introduced computer-based system that allowed candidates to view their marks immediately after completing the examination through the preliminary answer key.The 2026 test saw 1,97,241 students appear for the Engineering stream examination, while 84,954 students took the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream test across Telangana. Published - May 17, 2026 05:05 pm IST

Gruha Lakshmi aid contributes to student’s remarkable SSLC result

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The former Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has congratulated students who have become eligible for higher studies after completing Class X in the State syllabus.Mr. Sivankutty, in a Facebook post, said the pass percentage of 99.07 was the result of students’ hard work and of their parents and teachers’ dedication. He reminded students who did not get the desired grades or who did not become eligible for higher studies that this was not the end, but a new start. Students should be able to realise that one result does not determine the value of their life. The SAY exams offered another opportunity to improve their results. Parents should also hold their children close and give them confidence, whatever the results be.In a statement, Mr. Sivankutty said the changes in question paper pattern had been introduced to equip students to appear in national-level entrance tests. Though it was claimed that the changes would prove to be a setback to students, the results show that it is possible to improve quality without failing anyone, he said. Published - May 15, 2026 11:38 pm IST

Motilal Oswal Q4 Results: Cons loss widens YoY to Rs 221 crore but operating PAT grows 25% on 125% revenue surge

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Motilal Oswal Q4 Results: Cons loss widens YoY to Rs 221 crore but operating PAT grows 25% on 125% revenue surge

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme that aims to convert India’s vast coal and lignite reserves into synthesis gas for use as fuel and in the manufacture of fertilisers, chemicals and other products — cutting the country’s dependence on costly energy imports.The Gevra mines in Chhattisgarh, Asia's largest opencast coalmine. (Reuters)The scheme targets gasification of approximately 75 million tonnes (MT) of coal and lignite, advancing the national goal of gasifying 100 MT by 2030. India’s import bill for key substitutable products — liquefied natural gas (LNG), urea, ammonium nitrate, ammonia, coking coal, methanol, dimethyl ether (DME) and others — stood at approximately ₹2.77 lakh crore in FY25, a vulnerability the government says has been further exposed by the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia.Union information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who briefed the media after the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called it a “major decision” towards self-reliance in gas. “Coal is abundantly available in India,” he said, adding that the country holds 401 billion tonnes of known coal reserves — enough for the next 200 years. India currently produces natural gas sufficient to meet only half its requirements, with the rest imported, he said.India’s import dependence for urea stands at 20%, for ammonia at nearly 100%, and for methanol at about 90%. The country imports over 50% of its LNG requirements.Under the scheme, investors will receive a financial incentive of up to 20% of the cost of plant and machinery, disbursed in four equal instalments tied to project milestones. Eligible investors will be selected through competitive bidding, with an evaluation framework benchmarking project cost, coal input, and syngas output.The incentive for any single project is capped at ₹5,000 crore; for any single product — except synthetic natural gas (SNG) and urea — ₹9,000 crore; and for any single entity group across all projects at ₹12,000 crore. The scheme is technology-agnostic, though adoption of indigenous technologies is encouraged.In an accompanying reform, the government has extended coal linkage tenure to 30 years under the “Production of Syngas leading to Coal Gasification” sub-sector of the non-regulated sector (NRS) linkage auction framework, providing long-term policy certainty for investors.The government launched its coal gasification mission in 2020, set the 100 MT target for 2030, and approved two flagship joint venture projects — a CIL-GAIL coal-to-SNG plant in West Bengal and a CIL-BHEL coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha, together worth over ₹24,000 crore — at a Cabinet meeting in January 2024. Neither has produced commercial output. The entire ₹300 crore allocated for coal gasification in FY26 remained unspent as of January 2026, HT reported on April 14 citing government records.The government expects the scheme to now mobilise investment of about ₹3 lakh crore and generate approximately 50,000 direct and indirect jobs across 25 projects in coal-bearing regions. Coal and lignite utilisation under the scheme is projected to yield ₹6,300 crore annually in exchequer revenue, in addition to downstream GST and other levies.India holds one of the world’s largest coal reserves — over 401 billion tonnes — alongside lignite reserves of about 47 billion tonnes. Coal accounts for over 55% of the country’s energy mix. Gasification converts coal and lignite into synthesis gas, a feedstock for producing fuels, fertilisers, and chemicals domestically, enabling India to substitute high-value imports and reduce exposure to global supply disruptions and price volatility.

CBSE Board Class 12 Results 2026 declared: How to check your marks

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CBSE Board Class 12 Results 2026 declared: How to check your marks

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), has announced the results of the Re-Counting (RC) and Re-Verification (RV) for the Intermediate first and second year (General and Vocational) public examinations held in March 2026.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Board Secretary P. Ranjith Basha said candidates who had applied for re-counting or re-verification of their answer scripts could check their updated marks and results by visiting the official website, bie.ap.gov.in.Explaining the procedure for downloading the revised marks memo, he said candidates should log in to the official website and click on the link titled “IPE March 2026 RV/RC Results” available on the homepage. They should then enter their hall ticket number and date of birth/Transaction ID and click on the “Submit” button to view the updated result. Candidates may then download and take a printout of the revised short marks memo for future reference.He said students facing discrepancies or technical issues while downloading the results could contact the help desk through the official BIEAP portal at: 9392911819. Published - May 13, 2026 06:25 pm IST

Kerala Assembly polls: IUML ‘backs’ V.D. Satheesan as Congress-led UDF’s CM pick

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Kerala Assembly polls: IUML ‘backs’ V.D. Satheesan as Congress-led UDF’s CM pick

A few memes that has been shared across social media on the ongoing tussle among three Congress Chief Minister aspirants. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The ongoing tussle among three Congress Chief Minister aspirants after the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) historic Assembly mandate has unleashed a tsunami of trolls and memes across social media.From rib-tickling to downright biting, the menu of satire catered to every palate. “For the UDF government, the CM’s chair is no longer a chair but a bench,” read one meme, complete with a bench photo, mocking the multiple contenders.Another showed V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala decked as royalty with the caption: “War paused for the third day since the sun has set,” a cheeky nod to the Kurukshetra war breaks in Hindu epic MahabharataActor Bijukuttan starred in a troll as a worried Pinarayi Vijayan, fretting whether he’d be caretaker CM for five years. A film clip of Ganesh Kumar counting cash cast him as a flex-printing owner. This was an obvious hint at the windfall from the “flex war” among rival camps of Congress across the State.One meme simply crowned “K.C. Satheesh Chennithala” as Kerala’s new CM — an imaginative and outright hilarious mash-up of all three names. Another had Jagathy Sreekumar and the late Mamukkoya as voters from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, chatting over electoral outcome. “Here seats are ready, fight is on for CM,” says Jagathy to which Mamukkoya retorts, “Here, we have CM ready, but seats are short.”The more creative came up with Artificial Intelligence generated videos as well. A viral video reimagined the Harikrishnans song sequence, swapping Mohanlal and Mammootty with Satheesan and Chennithala, before Venugopal crash-lands crooning a Bollywood melody.The Left Democratic Front, which was voted out, wasn’t spared either. A clip from the popular movie Thalavattam cast Jagathy as a CPI(M) supporter pleading with Mohanlal, showed as a UDF supporter, to spare at least the seats as predicted by exit-polls. Another meme recast the heroes from the blockbuster movie In Harihar Nagar as LDF loyalists dissecting defeat, with Jagadeesh’s hilarious character Appukuttan coming up with a conclusion that, maybe Bevco outlets remaining closed on polling day did the front in. Published - May 09, 2026 11:44 am IST