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The Indian Army's Red Shield Division organized a lecture-discussion session on "Understanding Manipur: Historical Perspectives and Means to Peace" at Leimakhong Military Station which witnessed military commanders, academics, and social leaders gathering for a sharing of perspectives on the socio-political landscape of the state.

Two distinguished academicians came to visit the programme — Prof. Dr. Shimreingam Shimray, Principal Wung Theological College, Ukhrul, and Prof. Dr. Moirangthem Cha Arunkumar, Professor of Anthropology, Manipur University.

Renowned academic and theologian Prof. Shimray provided a historical overview of the Nagas, charting the beginnings of the insurgency and its pervasive hold on Manipur's sociopolitical structure.  According to him, "Dialogue, justice, and peace are not optional — they are essential if we are to resolve issues that have persisted for generations." He was referring to reconciliation.

However, Prof. Arunkumar introduced an anthropological perspective with emphasis on the social and cultural dimensions of conflict resolution. He explained why resolution and coexistence are needed through society, proposing, "Lasting peace will come when communities recognise their shared destinies and embrace reconciliation over division."

The interactive forum challenged the participants to critically think about the narratives that build Manipur's history and future. The officers termed it a forum for gaining deeper insights beyond the standard security reference point.

A Red Shield Division spokesperson reasserted the Army's ongoing commitment to support efforts that are dialogue-based, stating, "Peace cannot be achieved in terms of security alone. It has to be constructed through partnership with civil society, academe, and people themselves. Today's forum is part of that bigger endeavor."

The forum concluded on the note of reaffirming the Army's intent to offer hands of cooperation with academicians, civic leaders, and local stakeholders towards introducing stability and development into Manipur.

In making room for academic discourses in a military forum, the Indian Army reaffirmed its security policy of marrying security with dialogue, sensitivity, and understanding — a policy most deem necessary in assisting the resolution of Manipur's historical and current challenges. 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC MTS Admit Card 2025 for Paper 1, which was eagerly awaited by lakhs of aspirants for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) examination cycle. The official admit card link is made available on the SSC website (ssc.gov.in ) and all nine regional portals two to three days ahead of the commencement of the exams, which are to be held across the state between September 20 and October 24, 2025. 

How to download SSC MTS Admit Card 2025

• Go to the official SSC portal: [ssc.gov.in]
• On the home page, go to the "Admit Card" etc. section.
• Choose the relevant regional SSC website according to the region where you have applied.
• Enter your registration number and DOB/password.
• Complete an on-screen math authentication (security measure)
• The admit card will be displayed; download and print it.

When downloading the admit card, if students face any issue, they can contact the SSC helpline at 1800-309-3063.  

Exam Dates & Key Details

• Exam Dates: September 20 - October 24, 2025 (Candidates need to check their specific exam centre/date)
• Vacancies 8021 (6810 MTS, 1211 Havaldar)
• Languages: Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
• Mode: Computerized objective test, two exams sessions per day.

What will be There in SSC MTS Admit Card 2025?

1. Name of the candidate, roll number, application/registration number 
2. Photograph and signature. 
3. Reporting time, exam date, centre address. 
4. Instructions for the students.  

Official Announcement: Carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.) and strictly follow exam guidelines.

Common Issues & Solutions

1. Admit card is not showing: Please check correct credentials and SSC region and try again after some time.
2. Data mismatch/error: Contact SSC helpdesk/ your regional SSC office for data correction immediately.
3. No hard copy delivered: SSC does not send the physical copy; candidates to download and print from online.

SSC Admit Card Latest Official News

As of September 20, 2025, the SSC MTS admit card is released. Candidates can go to the official site and download the admit card. 

Pro Tips for Candidates

• Download and print 2+ copies - keep one as a back up. 
• Check all the details and sign the admit card beforehand.
• Arrive on time; late entry is strictly not allowed. 
• Prepare necessary documents beforehand (ID, stationery).

Over 15 lakhs candidates are estimated to be appearing for SSC MTS & Havaldar exams 2025. Staying informed about when your admit card is released, carefully reading the instructions, and following the rules on the day of the exam are essential for a smooth and successful exam experience.

For latest updates, check ssc.gov.in 

For increasing youth participation in the armed forces, 20 students of the NextGen Defence Academy were given special training by the Assam Rifles in Singhat, Manipur. The step has been taken to train aspirants for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Combined Defence Services (CDS) exams.

The programme of training, conducted over a period of weeks, was a combination of class room lectures and exercises designed to simulate the pressures of competitive defence exams. From building intellectual foundations to building mental endurance, the modules had been crafted to give students a competitive edge in national-level tests.

Many spoke confidently that the mentoring of the Assam Rifles had strengthened their preparations and helped instill their morale. Candidates appeatred for the NDA and CDS exams in Aizawl, Mizoram on 14th September 2025.

"The mentoring we received was not just academic in nature. It imparted discipline, perseverance, and the spirit of service — values essential for a career in the armed forces," a trainee from the programme explained.

Assam Rifles officers highlighted that such initiatives are a part of their greater charter to engage with the people of the North-East. By counseling careers among youth at the grassroots level, the paramilitary intends to redirect aspirations into nation service.

"North-East has always contributed committed troops to India's defence. Through guidance of youthful resources and providing them with the appropriate training, we are ensuring that the tradition is kept alive," an Assam Rifles official said.

The program also exhibits a strategic focus on empowering the youth. Defence analysts note that academies and coaching centres are usually out of reach for rural-based students due to exorbitant charges. This program, in addition to filling the void, instills confidence among security forces and the general population.

As India maintains its emphasis on domestic defence capabilities and command in the National Education Policy and Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign, these collaborations are timely forays. For 20 students who took their exams this week, the training with the Assam Rifles can be the start of their journey toward becoming the country's next defence leaders.

Rajasthan high court has strongly criticised the rise of Dummy Schools calling it a threat to the education system. The court has ordered a SIT probe and called for urgent reforms to curb the spread. CBSE is also barring dummy admissions from board exams, insisting schools and coaching centres take accountability. 

What are Dummy Schools? 

Dummy schools are institutions where students of 9-12 grade are formally enrolled but do not attend regular classes both online and offline. These students instead of focusing on school, are more invested in preparing for competitive exams and attend private coaching classes  for exams like JEE, NEET, etc. These schools openly grant permission for regularly attending coaching classes instead of school. Such a trend came in sight of the Rajasthan government where they realised how it has transformed school education into a mere formality for thousands of aspirants, mainly in cities like Kota, Rajasthan.

Schools Found Guilty by CBSE

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) made surprise visits to 27 schools in 2024 in Delhi and Rajasthan. CBSE de-affiliated 21 schools in the city of Delhi and the state of Rajasthan, 16 in Delhi and 5 in Kota and Sikar, due to not having sufficient numbers of attending students in the schools, mainly in Classes 9 to 12. Video evidence of systemic dummy admissions led to the downgrading of six other Delhi schools from senior secondary (10+2) to secondary (Class 10). 

Kota: The Dummy School Hotspot in India.

• The epicentre of Dummy Schools is Kota, Rajasthan, where more than 1 lakh (100,000) students annually receive competitive exams coaching in more than 100 institutes.
• As young as Class 9, students enroll in dummy schools with the exclusive aim of spending the entire year attending coaching schools to take exams such as IIT-JEE and NEET, and frequently skip school in the process. 
• The nexus between private schools and big coaching centres in Kota incentivises this parallel education system. 

CBSE & High Court: What Decisions were made? 

CBSE asserted that the purpose of school education is the opposite of the use of dummy admissions which undermines the overall growth of the students. The court said that education boards must   ensure that attendance is mandatory for all students from classes 9 to 12 and set some strict rules to curb such unethical practices disrupting holistic education and development.

Rajasthan HC has directed CBSE and state government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct surprise checks and impose severe punishments on the guilty coaching centres and schools. The affected schools have been given show-cause notices by the HC and CBSE and ordered to take corrective measures or face the danger of being permanently disaffiliated in case of repeat violation. 

Findings of Inspections

• Faking admissions has become a trend; schools show a big gap between the number of students enrolled and those taking classes.
• Evidence on video recordings of surprise visits showed that some students had not been to school in a whole semester, which was against CBSE standards in attendance. 
• In Kota, much advertising is done by the dummy schools to tout their success rates, and parents have no choice but to send them.

Why Is Dummy School Trend a Threat?

This trend of Dummy Schools is a threat because students fail to enjoy holistic education, such as extracurriculars, life skills, and social development. The stress of pursuing high-status jobs grows; in the first eight months of 2023, Kota alone recorded 20 suicides in students. Also, the unnatural school-coaching nexus undermines the trust in the formal education system and introduces inequality.

Reform Roadmap Ahead

Rajasthan HC demanded reforms to make students have the freedom to pursue other careers instead of being engineered to become doctors. Auditing activity of CBSE will go on, and all schools threatened with non-cooperation with dummy admissions, or penalties including termination of listing. It is believed that SIT teams will become more vigilant and have surprise inspections across the state of Rajasthan in order to rebuild credibility in school education.

The cardiothoracic wing of the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is short of doctors, and patients say it is affecting the quality of care.

Since it is the largest government-operated tertiary care hospital in the western region, CMCH manages to treat between 3,500 and 4,750 outpatients and 1,400 to 1,750 inpatients every day. Most patients from far-flung areas flock to the hospital for cardiac care. But staff reported that the department suffers since it does not have enough manpower.

"Just a month back, the situation was even more critical, and only one surgeon was handling the load. Therefore, major operations were having to be referred to other government hospitals in cities such as Chennai. Now, things are slightly better with the facility of a second surgeon.".

Yet we remain understaffed since the mandated strength is four surgeons but the department has been working with only two for decades. The shortage impacts patient care," sources stated. CMCH had four surgeons deployed to the department previously but now after recent promotions and postings it is working with only two.

Replying, Dean Dr M Geethanjali stated that they have made one of the appointments by recruiting a surgeon on deputation from Chengalpattu district. "Having 50% of our strength is enough even for major surgeries. We also hope that the remaining posts will be filled during the upcoming doctors' counselling," she said.

One official from the health department added that the shortage of manpower is not only restricted to CMCH, but it is a widespread problem among most of the government medical college hospitals in the state.

Dr P Senthilkumar, secretary of the health and family welfare department, has promised to investigate the issue.

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 Statistical and Performance Report released on 17th September by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)  Roorkee which provides important data about qualifying marks, number of candidates and cut off trends for major papers such as CS, ME, EC, EE and CE - which will be very helpful for the aspirants who are preparing for GATE 2026. 

What is GATE 2025 Statistical Report?

IIT Roorkee recently released the official GATE 2025 Statistical Report, the exam conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The report includes essential details on the number of students who registered, appeared and qualified and the cutoff marks set for each paper. Its major goal is to provide students and policymakers with a clear understanding of current trends in admission, competition, and performance.

GATE 2025 Exam Participation: Highlights

• Total Registered: Around 8.6 Lakh Students
• Total Appeared : 6.9 lakh students
• Overall Participation Rate: Almost 80

These numbers reveal a steady rise in comparison to previous years with participation and qualification levels helping to predict competition for future aspirants. 

Cut-off marks and Qualifying Data

The cut-off marks and qualifying score for GATE 2025 are as follows:

The 2025 cutoffs and qualifying numbers of popular GATE papers are as follows:Cutoffs vary by paper and category, and the highest registrations remain in CS, followed by CE and EC.

Highlights of Exam performance

• CS recorded the most number of test takers. 
• In the majority of key papers, maximum scores were close to the 100-mark. 
• The trends of cutoffs are analyzed to forecast the trends in GATE 2026.

How to Download GATE 2025 Report?

To get the official report: 

• Visit gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on ‘DOWNLOAD’
• Choose GATE 2025 STATISTICAL and performance report. 
• Store the PDF as a reference.

Official GATE 2025 Report

Here is the PDF link: https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/doc/download/GATE2025StatisticalAndPerformanceReportWebVersion.pdf 

The importance of the Statistical Report

1. Helps aspirants have set achievable goals on GATE 2026 preparation. 
2. Planning and guidance valuable to institutions and coaching centres.
3. Facilitates the improvement of admissions, allowing the policy makers and recruiters to understand performance trends.

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