The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a proposal to introduce open-book assessments for Class 9 from the 2026-27 academic session, following a pilot study indicating "teacher support" for the move, The Indian Express reported on Sunday.

Mumbai: A man has been booked in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district along with his wife for allegedly claiming to be the personal assistant of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and duping 18 persons of more than Rs 55 lakh, a police official said on Saturday.

New Delhi: To manage surge in passengers during festivals in the later part of the year, the Railway Ministry on Saturday announced a scheme offering a 20 per cent discount on tickets booked for travel between October 13-26 and return from November 17 to December 1 from the same train.

Patna: The death of 20-year-old Faiz Anwar in police custody in Bihar’s Siwan district has sparked anger and demands for justice, with his family accusing the police of torture and cover-up, reported Maktoob Media.

Mumbai: Flight operations were affected at Mumbai airport on Saturday after a technical glitch hit the data network, forcing the facility's operator to switch to manual mode, according to a source.

New Delhi: As Congress leaders amplified the vote theft allegation of Rahul Gandhi, Election Commission on Saturday once again pressed the Leader of the Opposition to either sign a declaration to support his claims or apologise to the country for making "fake" charges.

Thiruvananthapuram: The opposition Congress on Saturday demanded that the Kerala government clarify its position on the Argentine Football Association's (AFA) alleged claim that the world champion team's planned visit to the state was cancelled owing to the government's breach of contract norms.

Valsad, Gujarat: Fifteen-year-old Anamta Ahmed from Mumbai tied a rakhi on the wrist of Shivam Mistry, a boy she met after a tragedy that linked their lives forever.