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Meghalaya, Telangana See Sharpest Fall

The Azim Premji Foundation has begun accepting applications for its 2026-27 scholarship program. This initiative supports girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing higher education. Eligible students must have completed Class 10 and 12 from government schools. Selected scholars will receive thirty thousand rupees annually for their degree. Applications are open until August thirty-first, twenty twenty-six.

Schools up to Class 12 in Bageshwar district will remain closed today, August 10. This decision follows a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the region. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for four districts including Bageshwar. Other districts in Uttarakhand are under a yellow alert due to weather forecasts. Authorities have asked all districts to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures.

The Delhi government has introduced a new framework to strengthen private school fee regulation, setting deadlines for fee committees and appellate bodies. The order bars schools from raising fees until the next three-year structure is approved and keeps previous charges in force during transition. It also provides for scrutiny of excessive fees collected during 2025-26, subject to court proceedings.

CISCE has commenced the registration and entry-confirmation process for the ICSE and ISC 2027 and 2028 examinations. Schools must verify 2027 candidate details within the prescribed deadlines and register students for the 2028 exams through the CAREERS Portal. Different timelines and late-fee provisions apply, making timely submission and careful verification of candidate information essential.