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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary 2025. Candidates registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

The admit card is essential for entry to the examination centre, and applicants are urged to verify all details and print a copy for exam day. The release of admit cards marks a crucial step in the competitive CSE 2025 selection process, a gateway to esteemed civil services like the IAS, IPS, and IFS.

To ensure a smooth exam experience, candidates must adhere to strict guidelines. 

Important Instructions for UPSC Prelims Exam Day

• Key instructions include arriving at the venue 60 minutes before the reporting time and carrying a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence) alongside the printed admit card. Digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, study materials, and other prohibited items, are strictly forbidden inside the examination hall. 
• Candidates are advised to dress modestly and avoid bringing any banned materials to the examination venue.
• For candidates who have forgotten their Registration ID (RID), the UPSC portal provides a “Forgot RID” option for retrieval using their email ID and date of birth. 
• While admit cards can be downloaded on smartphones, using a desktop/laptop for download and printing is recommended for optimal results

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has been appointed as a distinguished professor at the National Law University (NLU), Delhi, marking what the institution termed a “transformative chapter” in Indian legal education.

Announcing the appointment on X on Thursday, NLU Delhi said, “We are profoundly honoured to welcome Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, as a Distinguished Professor at National Law University Delhi.” The post also carried a photograph of Chandrachud with NLU Vice-Chancellor G S Bajpai.

Describing the association as a pivotal moment for the legal academia, Bajpai said in a message, “This historic association marks a transformative chapter in Indian legal education, bringing one of our most progressive jurists to mentor the next generation of legal minds. Justice Chandrachud’s presence will profoundly enrich our academic ecosystem.” As part of the collaboration, NLU Delhi will establish a Centre for Constitutional Studies, where Chandrachud will guide cutting-edge research.

“His legacy in constitutional morality, transformative constitutionalism, and dynamic interpretation of fundamental rights offers unparalleled empirical and doctrinal material for academic inquiry,” Bajpai said.

To further engage students and the legal community, the university will launch a new initiative titled “In the Spirit of Justice: The DYC Distinguished Lecture Series” starting July, which will aim to tackle contemporary legal challenges through the lens of Chandrachud’s jurisprudence.

Chandrachud, who demitted office in November 2024 after a two-year tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India, is widely regarded as a progressive voice in the judiciary.

His tenure in the Supreme Court, beginning May 13, 2016, saw his involvement in 38 Constitution benches and landmark rulings on issues including the Ayodhya land dispute, decriminalisation of consensual same-sex relations, the right to privacy, and the abrogation of Article 370.

He served as a judge in the Bombay High Court from 2000 before his elevation as the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court in 2013.

He was designated a senior advocate in 1998 and served as the additional solicitor general before his judicial appointment.

NLU Delhi said the latest development reaffirms its commitment to advancing legal scholarships that bridge theoretical knowledge with social transformation.

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who demitted office in November last year, will now work as a distinguished professor at the National Law University (NLU) in Delhi, adding a new chapter to what he calls a life of “socially purposive activities”.

Speaking to NDTV, Justice Chandrachud explained why he took the decision and said this will not be the first time he is donning a teacher’s hat. 

“I want to lead a life of socially purposive activities. To mentor the younger generation of citizens who will carry forward the mantle of our society and nation,” Justice Chandrachud said. 

Recalling his previous teaching stints, he continued, “I was a visiting professor at the University of Mumbai from 1988 to 1997, where I taught Comparative Constitutional Law. In 1984, I was a visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma in the US.”

The National Law University (NLU) said Justice Chandrachud’s appointment marks a “transformative chapter” in Indian legal education.

“We are profoundly honoured to welcome Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, as a Distinguished Professor at National Law University Delhi,” the university wrote on X on Thursday, posting a photo of Justice Chandrachud with its Vice-Chancellor GS Bajpai. 

Describing the association as a pivotal moment, Mr Bajpai said in a message, “This historic association marks a transformative chapter in Indian legal education, bringing one of our most progressive jurists to mentor the next generation of legal minds. Justice Chandrachud’s presence will profoundly enrich our academic ecosystem.” 

Hanoi, May 16 (IANS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, has recorded 7,398 cases of dengue fever from the beginning of 2025 to May 11, a 136 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, Vietnam News Agency reported Friday.

Experts warned that the dengue season has arrived earlier this year than usual and may carry a heightened risk of widespread outbreaks, according to the city’s Centre for Disease Control.

Ho Chi Minh City and other southern provinces have entered the rainy season, which typically marks the start of the annual rise in dengue infections.

Health authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to prevent the spread of the disease, said the centre.

Recommended measures include eliminating mosquito breeding sites by removing stagnant water, killing larvae, sleeping under mosquito nets and clearing water containers and drains.

Vietnam reported 24,900 dengue fever cases and three deaths in the first four months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to the World Health Organisation, dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection common in warm, tropical climates. It is caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses (called serotypes), which can lead to a broad spectrum of symptoms, including some that are extremely mild (unnoticeable) to those who may require medical intervention and hospitalisation. In severe cases, fatalities can occur. There is no treatment for the infection itself, but the symptoms that a patient experiences can be managed.

In 2023, the WHO graded dengue as a Grade 3 emergency after outbreaks increased in several countries. Dengue epidemics tend to have seasonal patterns, with transmission often peaking during and after rainy seasons. Several factors contribute to this increase, including high mosquito population levels, susceptibility to circulating serotypes, favourable air temperatures, precipitation and humidity, all of which affect the reproduction and feeding patterns of mosquito populations, as well as the dengue virus incubation period.

Unplanned urbanisation and climatic factors such as heat waves and high temperatures have increased the intensity, frequency, duration and distribution of dengue in recent years. Lack of sustained surveillance and control interventions, as well as staff shortage, are some of the other challenges. The absence of an integrated programmatic approach continues to affect countries.

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