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Supreme Court
Supreme Court makes TET mandatory for all teachers; know who’s exempt  

As per the court’s ruling, teachers who are already in service must clear the TET within a period of two years. However, those with less than five years of service remaining until retirement will be exempted from this requirement.

Saiyaara 2 on cards! Did Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda drop a hint? Watch
Saiyaara 2 on cards! Did Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda drop a hint? Watch

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara marked the arrival of two fresh faces in Bollywood- Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. For Ahaan and Aneet, Saiyaara wasn’t just a debut, it was a dream launch that turned them into overnight sensations. While fans are still basking in the magic of the original, speculation about a sequel has taken center stage.

The Election Commission of India
99.5% voters filed eligibility docs; except RJD, CPI(ML) no party assisted excluded electors: EC

The EC further claimed apart from RJD and CPI-ML no other political party assisted electors to file claims and objections in the prescribed formats.

US CEO backs India’s semiconductor revolution
US CEO backs India’s semiconductor revolution

Ripley highlighted India’s unmatched technical expertise, adding that Sinclair has made significant investments in the country to develop next-generation wireless solutions.

Viral pic
Mindboggling school fee for Grade 1 sparks online uproar, deets inside

The snapshot, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows that students enrolled in the Primary Years Programme (Grades 1–5) are charged Rs 3,67,500 per term, totaling Rs 7,35,000 annually. The fee structure doesn’t end there, a Rs 1 lakh non-refundable admission fee and an application fee of Rs 1,000 are also part of the package.

Dhanashree Verma manifests ‘Love’ again, admits being in touch with Yuzvendra Chahal
Dhanashree Verma manifests ‘Love’ again, admits being in touch with Yuzvendra Chahal

Dhanashree Verma has been in the spotlight lately due to her divorce from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. Recently, she invited filmmaker Farah Khan to her home for the latter’s popular food vlogs alongside cook Dilip. During the house tour, Dhanashree not only showcased her living space but also made some heartfelt revelations about love and her bond with her ex-husband.

GST
GST revenue rises 6.5 pc to Rs 1.86 lakh cr in August on higher domestic sales

The August Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up is, however, lower than Rs 1.96 lakh crore collected in July. In August 2024, the collection was Rs 1.75 lakh crore.

Punjab Flood
Punjab Floods: 29 dead, over 2.5 lakh people affected across 12 districts

Since August 1st, twelve out of Punjab’s 23 districts have been battered by floods triggered by the swollen Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, along with seasonal rivulets overflowing due to heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Pathankot has been the worst-hit district.

Kalki 2898 AD Sequel: Nag Ashwin confirms filming timeline and major challenges
Kalki 2898 AD Sequel: Nag Ashwin confirms filming timeline and major challenges

Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD proved to be a landmark moment for Indian cinema, blending mythology and science fiction with an ensemble cast led by Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani. The film’s scale, vision, and box-office success instantly raised expectations for Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Well, recently, Nag Ashwin shared some major updates on Kalki 2898 AD sequel.

Dead rat found in Paneer dish at Dhaba, probe underway
Dead rat found in Paneer dish at Dhaba, probe underway

A video of the shocking incident quickly went viral on social media, showing one of the diners using a spoon to remove what appeared to be a bay leaf from the dish, only to reveal the rodent hidden underneath.

End of An Era! After Kamal Amrohi Studio, Filmistan Studios, Famous Studios in Mumbai to be razed
End of An Era! After Kamal Amrohi Studio and Filmistan Studios, Famous Studios in Mumbai to be razed down

Three of Bollywood’s most historically important studio addresses- Kamal Amrohi’s studio (often called Kamalistan), Filmistan and now Famous Studios in Mahalaxmi, are being redeveloped for commercial and residential projects, a move that marks 'the end of an era' for Mumbai’s studio culture.

Afghanistan Earthquake
PM Modi extends support to Afghanistan after earthquake claims over 600 lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that claimed over 600 lives, offering India’s support for humanitarian relief.

Poonam Pandey's heartfelt act winning hearts
Poonam Pandey's heartfelt act winning hearts

Poonam Pandey embraced spirituality and compassion at recent Ganpati and Mata ki Chowki events, making headlines for donating a wheelchair and participating in festive prayers.

Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma 2.0: Fitter, leaner, sharper – fans say 'World Cup loading'

What stood out most, however, was Rohit's transformed physique—leaner and fitter than ever before.

Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh slams Lalit Modi over slapgate video leak

Harbhajan expressed disappointment over the timing and manner of the video’s release.

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