Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday witnessed heavy rains that led to waterlogging, traffic snarls and road cave-ins in parts of the city. Pics/PTI

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 began nationwide on May 24, with 8,19,372 candidates competing for 933 vacancies. Conducted in two sessions, the exam is being held under strict security, including CCTV surveillance and jammers, with new centres added in Bhubaneswar, Kanpur and Meerut (Pics/PTI)