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If you picked up NCERT’s new Class 9 Social Science textbook this week, you’d find something that wasn’t in any previous edition: an account of the Sengol — a gold-plated sceptre — being presented to Jawaharlal Nehru at midnight on August 15, 1947, as a symbol of the transfer of power from British rule to independent India. The textbook, Understanding Society India and Beyond – Part 2, was released this week, six months after the academic session had already begun. And it has sparked a debate that’s been simmering since 2023, when Prime Minister Modi installed a Sengol in the…

Some matches stay with you. Not because of the result — though a 4-1 scoreline is hard to forget — but because of the way they unfold. Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Croatia on September 29, 2026 was exactly that kind of game. It had drama, controversy, a moment of sheer brilliance from Alvaro Morata, and a Croatian collapse that their fans will be picking apart for months. Spain came in as heavy favourites, of course. They’ve been the dominant force in European football since their Nations League run began, and Croatia — despite their historical pedigree — have…

There are days in cricket when a bowler simply takes over. September 30, 2026 was one of those days for Auqib Nabi. The young Indian pacer — barely 22 years old and playing only his fifth ODI — dismantled the West Indies batting lineup with a spell that left even the most seasoned cricket watchers reaching for superlatives. India won the match and took a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. It was a warm evening in the Caribbean, but the atmosphere felt electric from the first ball. West Indies skipper Shai Hope won the toss and chose to…

The row over the Election Commission, centered around Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, is not limited to the political realm anymore but has spilled into the domain of meme warfare. The slogan “Gyanesh, it’s done bro” started making rounds following the announcement of a Delhi press meet by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The party had used this line while declaring the meet, which would be centered around the working of the Election Commission. The online response was preceded by a news report in The Indian Express that claimed two Election Commissioners — Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi…

The China-India sides are planning to hold a bilateral discussion between President of China Xi Jinping and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 to be held in New Delhi, as reported by the China Foreign Ministry. President Xi is expected to visit India during September 12-13 to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit. The proposed discussion comes at a time when the relations between India and China seem to be improving gradually after years of strained ties especially in view of the border dispute of 2020. Both nations have kept diplomatic…

The ongoing Siya-Ketan case has drawn nationwide attention, not only because of the serious allegations involved but also because investigators have sought permission to conduct polygraph examinations on key individuals connected to the investigation. The development has sparked renewed public curiosity about lie detector tests, raising an important question: how do polygraph tests actually work, and can they truly determine whether someone is telling the truth? While movies and television often portray polygraph machines as devices capable of instantly exposing lies, the reality is far more complex. A polygraph does not directly detect deception. Instead, it measures a person’s physiological…

The Middle East remains on edge after Iran issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel ahead of the funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The warning comes at a time when regional tensions are already running high following weeks of military confrontations, diplomatic disputes, and fears of further escalation. Iranian officials have declared that any military action or attempt to exploit the period of national mourning would receive a decisive response, signaling that Tehran intends to maintain heightened military readiness throughout the funeral ceremonies. The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is expected to draw millions…

A major phase of the investigation into the fraud in the Ayodhya donation has been reached after the police have demanded the arrest of the accused Avinash Shukla with the discovery of Rs 20.4 lakh cash. The recent step has heightened the criticism regarding the way in which the money collected for religious purposes was managed, and the investigation has now widened to find out the role played by the officials of the State Bank of India.The matter has gained much popularity throughout the nation as it is related to the donations collected from the public in the name of…

Abhijeet Dipke Attacked During Demonstration in Jaipur as Viral Video Sparks National Debate A protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Jaipur took a dramatic turn on June 15 after party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly assaulted by unidentified individuals while addressing supporters. The incident, which was captured on camera and widely circulated across social media platforms, has triggered political reactions, police investigations, and renewed discussions about the growing influence of youth-led protest movements in India. The attack occurred during a demonstration at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak, where hundreds of students and young activists had gathered to protest issues…

The Bihar Coaching Rivalry Takes a Dramatic Turn A long-running rivalry between two prominent coaching educators in Bihar has entered a new and highly controversial phase after coaching director Raushan Anand publicly accused educator Khan Sir, whose real name is Faisal Khan, of being responsible for the death of his younger brother, Prince Yadav. The allegation came shortly after Prince Yadav was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel in Nepal, triggering widespread debate across Bihar’s education sector and on social media. The development has intensified public attention on an already bitter dispute between the coaching institutes run by…