Odisha Encounter Kills Wanted Maoist as Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh; Kerala, CBSE Announce Key Moves
Confirmed security action in Odisha coincides with Rahman’s return to Bangladesh, signaling a day of governance changes plus safety updates.
Overview
- Paka Hanumanthu, also known as Ganesh or Chamru, was killed with three other Maoists in an overnight encounter in Odisha, with reports noting a Rs 1.1 crore bounty on him.
- Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in self-imposed exile, marking a significant shift for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party leadership.
- Kerala approved permanent photo-affixed nativity cards to replace the existing certificate system for establishing nativity.
- CBSE said it will reopen the application window for the February Central Teacher Eligibility Test for candidates who missed the initial registration.
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