Despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) stated that the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination held on December 13 will not be cancelled, except for the centre at Bapu Pariksha Parisar. Political figures like Tejashwi Yadav and Akhilesh Prasad Singh supported protesters’ demand for cancellation, but the protesters rejected political involvement and forced educators Khan Sir and Guru Rahman to leave the protest site. Aspirants are demanding the cancellation of the entire exam to ensure a level playing field and have been staging a dharna at Gardani Bagh.
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French nuclear-powered carrier makes first visit to Philippines
France's ambassador to the Philippines emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation exercises in the South China Sea amid rising tensions, as the nuclear-powered Charles De Gaulle made its first port visit to the country. The aircraft carrier strike group conducted drills with the Philippine Navy to enhance interoperability and defense capabilities in the disputed waterway, signaling support for countries upholding international law and freedom of navigation. The visit comes as the Philippines seeks to...
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