CBSE releases SARAS 7.0 portal for 2027-28 school affiliations with new built-up area rules | Details
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) opened its SARAS 7.0 affiliation portal on February 26 (Thursday), via notification number 07/2026, enabling schools to apply for various affiliation categories for the 2027-28 academic session. Schools must follow the SARAS 7.0 Manual and CBSE circulars precisely for submissions.
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Reel to Real: Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda wedding pics spark Geetha Govindam nostalgia
Newly weds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s first collaboration on screen was in the romantic comedy film Geetha Govindam in 2018, which became a huge success and etched their on-screen chemistry in the hearts of their fans. Now, after eight years, the pair has finally got married, marking the end of their reel-life love story and the beginning of their real-life one.
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India set up virtual quarterfinal vs West Indies with dominating win over Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup
The Indian team performed brilliantly against Zimbabwe in game 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup. The two sides locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26. The clash saw the Indian team post a total of 256 runs and limit Zimbabwe to a score of 184 and won the game by 72 runs
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Afghanistan carries out strikes in Pakistani in retaliation for earlier airstrikes
Afghan military authorities on Thursday said they have started carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago. A statement issued by the media office of Afghanistan’s military corps in the east said “heavy clashes” had begun Thursday night “in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces in Nangarhar and Paktia” provinces.
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Anil Ambani grilled for nine hours by ED in RCOM fraud probe, called again on Friday
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Anil Ambani for more than nine hours on Thursday during the second round of interrogation linked to an alleged bank fraud and money laundering investigation involving his group company Reliance Communications (RCOM). Officials said he has been summoned again on Friday for questioning in a separate case related to an alleged loan fraud against Yes Bank. The 66-year-old industralist reached the ED office in central Delhi at around 10:30 am and left close to 8:20 pm. According to officials, the agency has recorded his statement under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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Sunetra Pawar elected NCP chief in unanimous decision weeks after Ajit Pawar’s death
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Thursday was unanimously elected as the new national president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following a key decision taken at the party’s national executive meeting at the national convention.
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India backs Gaza Peace Plan, vows joint fight against terrorism with Israel: PM Modi in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a joint press briefing with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and said India and Israel stood shoulder-to-shoulder in opposing terrorism and its supporters, and added that they will continue to do so. PM Modi added that India and Israel are completely clear that there is no place for terrorism in the world. Saying that India backs Gaza Peace Plan, he vowed to jointly fight against terrorism with Israel.
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Govt mandates sale of Ethanol-blended petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1
The government has directed that petrol blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol (E20) and having a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 will be sold across all states and Union Territories starting April 1, 2026. However, the Centre may permit exceptions in special situations, for specific regions, and for a limited time.
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Aamir Khan shares update on Salim Khan’s health, says condition is improving
Aamir Khan, close friends with Salman Khan and his family, has shared an update on veteran screenwriter, Salim Khan’s health. The Laal Singh Chadha actor revealed that he has been in touch with Salim Khan’s family, and has been told that his condition is improving. Aamir recently went to Lilavati Hospital to see the 90-year-old writer but could not meet him as he is in the ICU.
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NCERT Judiciary chapter row: PM Modi expresses displeasure; wants accountability fixed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his displeasure over National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) ‘judiciary corruption’ chapter controversy in the cabinet meeting held earlier on Tuesday, sources in government told India TV.
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