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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SSC exam 2025 glitches spark massive nationwide protest: Here's why #SSCMisManagement is trending on social media
Widespread exam disruptions during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 have triggered nationwide protests by thousands of aspirants and educators. What began as scattered complaints has now escalated into a full-blown movement, with students alleging abrupt cancellations, technical glitches, and mistreatment at exam centres, pointing to what they describe as a systemic failure by the Staff Selection Commission. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The unrest stems from multiple irregularities during the Phase 13 exams, held between July 24 and August 1, 2025 . Candidates across the country have reported reaching centres only to find their exams cancelled without notice, encountering software crashes, or being assigned to the wrong locations. Many attribute these issues to a recent change in the Commission's exam vendor. The anger has now spilled over onto social media. Hashtags like #SSCMisManagement, #SSCSystemSudharo , and #JusticeForAspirants are trending, with students sharing videos of the protests, accounts of exam-day chaos, and calls for urgent intervention. Why students and teachers are protesting A central grievance is the abrupt cancellation of exams without advance notice. Many aspirants reportedly travelled hundreds of kilometers, paying for transportation and accommodation—only to be told their exams were canceled upon arrival. The phase 13 exam saw widespread technical failures, including: Computer crashes Faulty biometric systems Wrongly allotted exam centres Many students are linking these failures to a recent vendor change by the Commission. Aspirants argue the new vendor has a poor track record, and its inability to manage even small-scale exams has cast doubt on its capacity to handle upcoming large-scale drives like SSC CGL 2025, which involves nearly 30 lakh candidates. Viral videos spark anger over alleged mistreatment Adding to the controversy are viral social media clips where students claim they were manhandled by security personnel or staff after raising legitimate concerns at exam centres. In the latest development, large-scale protests broke out in Delhi under the banner of a 'Delhi Chalo' campaign. Aspirants and popular teachers gathered at Jantar Mantar and the CGO Complex, demanding accountability and immediate reforms. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The situation escalated when students alleged that police resorted to lathi charges to disperse the crowd—drawing further criticism. Some allege they were silenced or physically pushed out when questioning the malfunctioning systems. These clips have intensified public anger, prompting many educators to join the cause. Popular teacher Neetu Singh was among those who lent vocal support during the protests in Delhi. Social media becomes the battleground Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube have become the primary platforms for SSC aspirants to share their experiences, coordinate protests, and demand accountability. Students and educators are using these platforms to document the issues they faced from technical glitches and last-minute cancellations to alleged mistreatment at exam centres. Students demand investigation and reform Students are now demanding an independent investigation into the SSC's handling of the recent exams, along with a cancellation or thorough review of the current exam vendor's contract. They are also calling for systemic reforms to ensure fair, transparent, and glitch-free recruitment practices going forward. At the core of their demands is the need for accountability from officials responsible for the disruptions. Many aspirants fear that if these concerns are not urgently addressed, the credibility of upcoming SSC exams, such as those for Income Tax posts and the highly anticipated CGL Tier 1, will be seriously undermined. What started as isolated complaints has now turned into a nationwide movement, with students demanding systemic change in one of India's largest recruitment bodies. Unless concrete action is taken, the unrest could intensify ahead of SSC's upcoming high-stakes examinations. For now, one thing is clear: the voices behind #SSCMisManagement aren't going silent. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us .
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
iPhone 16 tops shipments, Nothing fastest-growing brand in India: Report
Apple's iPhone 16 was the most-shipped smartphone in India during Q2 2025, highlighting the growing interest for premium devices among Indian buyers. According to the latest report from Counterpoint Research, India's smartphone market recorded an 8 per cent year-on-year growth in shipments, and a much sharper 18 per cent rise in overall value. That means not only are more phones being sold, but people are spending more on them too. This value growth came on the back of strong demand for premium and ultra-premium models, with brands offering attractive deals, financing options, and limited-time sales to attract top spot in shipment volume went to Vivo, which increased its share to 20 per cent in Q2 2025, up from 17 per cent the year before. Samsung followed closely with 16 per cent, while OPPO took third place with 13 per cent, helped by its revamped A5 and K series. Xiaomi's share dropped to 8 per cent, while Realme held 10 per cent of the market. Interestingly, Nothing was the fastest-growing brand for the sixth straight quarter, with 146 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, driven by the new CMF Phone 2 Pro and aggressive offline saw solid gains in the ultra-premium space, with the company's 13 and 13R leading the charge and helping the brand grow 75 per cent YoY in that segment. It also managed to grow its share in value, even though its market share dropped slightly to 2 per cent in volume. Realme is also eyeing the high-end category, launching the GT series 7 Pro Dream Edition, targeted at younger buyers looking for flagship specs. The report points out that India's smartphone industry benefitted from better economic conditions — lower inflation and increased disposable income. Retail activity was also strong, with brands like Vivo, Samsung, and Apple offering better EMI plans, exchange offers, and bundled deals. The ultra-premium segment (Rs 45,000 and above) grew by 37 per cent YoY, the fastest among all price categories, with Apple and Samsung leading the shipments also reflected a healthy market. MediaTek led with a 47 per cent share, followed by Qualcomm at 31 per cent, which also grew its smartphone shipments by 28 per cent in the same other notable performers, Motorola grew shipments by 86 per cent YoY, riding high on demand for its G and Edge series and pushing deeper into smaller cities. Lava, meanwhile, was the fastest-growing brand in the sub-Rs 10,000 price segment with 156 per cent YoY growth.- Ends
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Miami Herald
Video captures moment barge slams into sailboat carrying campers in Biscayne Bay
Security camera footage reveals the moment a barge rammed into a sailboat carrying five kids and a camp counselor on board — killing two girls and critically injuring two more in Miami Beach. The footage — taken from across the Biscayne Bay — shows the small sailboat with bright colored sails floating in place in the water Monday morning between Hisbiscus and Monument islands. READ MORE: 'We were screaming and screaming.' Witnesses watch as barge hits sailboat of campers The 60-foot barge then collides with the 17-foot Hobie Gateway, going over the small boat until the neon colored sails sink out of frame. The crash killed Mila Yankelevich,7, and Erin Ko Han,13. Two other campers, ages 8 and 11, were critically injured. A large crane could be seen on the barge that was being pushed by a tugboat. READ MORE: 'Indelible mark.' Chilean school identifies girl killed in Miami sailboat crash Another camper, a 12-year-old girl, and the 19-year-old camp counselor were rescued. The U.S Coast Guard, which is investigating the crash, said at a Tuesday press conference that the agency conducted an alcohol test on the captain of the tug boat and will be investigating whether the tug and barge's crew were properly licensed to be on the water. READ MORE: Captain who crashed into sailboat in Miami Beach given sobriety test: officials
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Isn't the First Time These Hard Rock Legends Have Said Goodbye
This Isn't the First Time These Hard Rock Legends Have Said Goodbye originally appeared on Parade. With the big "Back to the Beginning" farewell /Black Sabbath concert extravaganza set for July 5, fans might recall that this isn't the first time that the iconic frontman and hard rock legends have said goodbye. Back in 2016, the band was on a tour billed as 'The End,' to support their 2013 album 13. That album opens with a song titled 'End of the Beginning,' in which Osbourne sings 'Is this the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Back then, Black Sabbath discussed doing one final album followed by another tour but decided to scrap their plans for another studio effort and instead opted to hit the road on a four-leg trek that hit Australia and New Zealand, then Europe, before closing in North America. In advance of that tour, this writer interviewed Osbourne and bassist/lyricist for Yahoo! Music in Osbourne's office, in the back of his Beverly Hills estate. Both Sabbath legends said during that interview the decision to forgo another studio effort came down primarily to a matter of time. 'It would have taken another three years to write and record another album,' Osbourne explained. 'We just felt we wanted to tour.'Back in 2016, Osbourne was already talking like the band was finished after 'The End' tour. 'I'm glad we're all still alive. I'm glad we can still play. I'm glad that we all still want to play, and I'm glad it's the end because we didn't want to fizzle out,' he added. 'To end up with a final thing with the guys I started off with is great. I'm not saying I'm retiring, because I'm still going to be doing some kind of musical thing, but it's been a great journey. We never thought when we first went into the studio in 1969, early 1970, that we were going to last five years, and here we are nearly 50 years up the road and we're still active. That's what really is important to me. "One of my favorite things is we weren't a band that was created by some business guy in London,' Osbourne continued. 'We're four guys. I was in a band with Terry [Geezer], [guitarist] Tony [Iommi] was in a band with [drummer] Bill [Ward]. I went to school with Tony. We came from a three-mile radius of each other, and we formed a band to have a bit of fun and here we are on this amazing journey. I'm glad it's coming to an end on a high note, for a change.' This Isn't the First Time These Hard Rock Legends Have Said Goodbye first appeared on Parade on Jul 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Perth Now
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Zak Starkey reveals major Black Sabbath 'regret' after Ozzy Osbourne's death
Zak Starkey once turned down the chance to join Black Sabbath. The 59-year-old drummer - whose father is The Beatles legend Sir Ringo Starr - has revealed a message from late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon offering him a spot in the group for a festival run and some time in the studio. In the email shared on Instagram, Sharon wrote: "Zak, "Black Sabbath is headlining Download on June 10 and then Lollapalooza in August. "The guys need a drummer for their album, which will be recorded in September with Rick Rubin producing. We would probably need you for 2-3 weeks for the album. "Also, they need a drummer to play at Lollapalooza which is on August 3 in Chicago. "Also, Ozzy wants to have sex with you while he is singing Iron Man. "Big Kiss, Sharon." Zak has shared the note after Ozzy's tragic death on Tuesday (22.07.25) aged 76, and he described his decision to turn down the offer as a "regret". He captioned the post: "Regrets I've had a few -this is one - (not the sex part!) "Ozzy will always be one of the greatest, natural , brilliant singers of all time. I send much love and strength to his family at this sad sad time. "If u aren't familiar with the never say die record - get into it - it's so far out - X (sic)" At the time, Zak was with The Who as their drummer, although he was out of action from touring with the group due to a "tendon problem". He didn't confirm whether or not that was the reason for declining the offer. Instead, former Rob Zombie percussionist Tommy Clufetos - who previously worked on Ozzy's solo project - stepped in for the live performances. Rage Against The Machine drummer Brad Wilk joined Sabbath in the studio for their final album 13, which was released in June 2013.
