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WorldThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun registration for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam. Candidates can apply online at csirnet.nta.nic.in until November 5, 2026. Late applications with a fee are accepted until November 9. The correction window is open from November 10 to 12, 2026. Detailed application steps and fees are available on the official site.
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PoliticsChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security has been enhanced following protests by the Opposition INDIA bloc against the SIR electoral roll revision. Demonstrations occurred near his Delhi residence and his family home in Agra, leading to a new threat assessment and increased protection measures.
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EntertainmentVeteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 75 due to cardiac arrest, prompting tributes from the film industry and politicians. Anupam Kher, currently in Washington, DC, shared an emotional video recalling fond memories with Nana, expressing grief and tears. He described Nana as larger than life with a big heart and said the news was especially painful being far from India.
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TechnologyAt India Mobile Congress in New Delhi, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani outlined the company's unique strategy to support India's growing internet and digital services usage. He emphasized the need for India to develop its own technology infrastructure, termed the 'Indigenous Technology Stack,' to meet the country's specific needs beyond just providing fast networks.
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ScienceMargaret Hamilton, an American scientist and computing pioneer who led the development of the computer system for NASA's Apollo lunar program, died at age 90 on September 30. She taught at MIT from 1959 to the mid-1970s. Olivier de Weck of MIT praised her as a trailblazer in software engineering, leading a team to create one of humanity's most complex systems during the Apollo missions.
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PoliticsChrista Pike, the first person believed to survive lethal injection during an execution, woke up after six days on life support following a botched execution attempt in Tennessee. Her first words were "Where am I?" and "Who are you?" Her lawyer described her as angry and confused. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer and faces a long recovery, unable to move her arms.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun registration for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam. Candidates can apply online at csirnet.nta.nic.in until November 5, 2026. Late applications with a fee are accepted until November 9. The correction window is open from November 10 to 12, 2026. Detailed application steps and fees are available on the official site.
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