NCERT Releases New Grade 9 Social Science Textbook Available September 29
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the release of a new Grade 9 Social Science textbook titled "Understanding Society: India and Beyond," which is Part 2 of the curriculum. The textbook will be available for purchase starting September 29, 2026, through NCERT's Publication Division, authorised vendors, the official NCERT website, and Amazon. NCERT has advised buyers to use official channels. Details on the book's chapters or themes have not been disclosed.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 28 Sept, 03:02 pm. Other outlets followed.
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