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CBSE Board Exam 2027: In a reminder issued on Monday, the CBSE stated that the schools will be able to submit the list of candidates till October 21 without a late fee.

Tamil Nadu Schools Closed: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall until 10 am in 16 districts, including Chennai and parts of southern and delta Tamil Nadu.

Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet will remain closed on October 21, 2026, following heavy overnight rainfall in Tamil Nadu. Meenambakkam recorded 12 cm of rain, while Nungambakkam received 11 cm. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast further rainfall as a weather system develops over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has issued orange alerts for Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, where rainfall could reach 20 cm on October 21 and 22.

The weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, followed by Taramani (10 cm) Madhavaram (9 cm), Villivakkam and Nandanam (8 cm)

Telangana is moving towards implementing the 25% RTE admission quota for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups in private schools. School Education Director Dr E. Naveen Nicolas reportedly assured the NCPCR that the state would follow Supreme Court directions. The court has directed the commission's Chairperson and Director to attend the October 27, 2026, hearing. Telangana has considered identifying areas without nearby government schools for targeted implementatio