The BBC apologizes for a technical error in its weather app that incorrectly forecasted extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds and temperatures of 404°C. The Met Office provides accurate updates, noting the UK’s expected weather and ruling out the current possibility of hurricane impacts.
JEE Main 2025 paper 2 result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Paper 2 results for candidates who appeared for the B.Arch/B.Planning exam. Candidates can now view their results on the official website by entering their Application Number and Password. The exam was held on January 30, 2025.
Following the release of a redacted report, numerous allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced in the Malayalam film industry. Key figures, including actor and legislator M Mukesh, director Ranjith, and actors Jayasurya and Shine Tom Chacko, faced accusations from junior artists. Ernakulam police filed an FIR against Ranjith. The Kerala government is under pressure to…
Britain has shut down its last coal-fired power station, marking an end to 142 years of coal reliance. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant ceased operations, symbolizing the UK’s significant progress towards a cleaner energy future. The country has seen substantial growth in renewable energy, with coal now contributing a mere 1.8% to its electricity mix.
Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including key political figures, was confirmed by President Droupadi Murmu. The Congress has requested a delay in the appointment, pending a Supreme Court hearing.
The NCERT introduced significant changes in its textbooks in 2024, releasing updated materials for Classes 3 and 6 while maintaining existing textbooks for other grades. Key revisions include the removal of the periodic table from Class 9, changes to historical and political narratives, and the introduction of terms like “Bharat” and “classical history.” Bridge Programmes…