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New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced a series of student-friendly measures for NEET (UG) 2026, including additional rough-work space, and an extended examination window. The medical entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June 21. According to the NTA, the examination will be conducted from 2 pm to 5:15 pm, […]

The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The court held that electoral disputes over nomination rejection must follow prescribed remedies, reiterating constitutional limits on judicial interference in election processes

Renowned Mand folk singer Gavri Devi passed away at 98 in Pali, Rajasthan. Celebrated for preserving and popularising the traditional Mand music form, her decades-long contribution earned nationwide recognition and heartfelt tributes from political leaders and the cultural community

Tata Motors will increase prices of its passenger vehicles, including ICE and electric models, by up to 1.5% from July 1. The company cited rising input costs and inflationary pressures, stating the revision will vary across models and variants

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot backed Sanjay Raut's call for Congress-origin regional parties to reunite with the Congress and support Rahul Gandhi, arguing that stronger opposition unity is needed to protect democratic values.

In a dramatic turn in the Dharmasthala skull case, Chinnayya, known as the “mask man,” told the Karnataka High Court he was allegedly used in a conspiracy to defame Dharmasthala. He sought action against activists and others he accused of orchestrating the campaign

The Centre has retrospectively exempted customs duty on specified imports used for nuclear power generation between April 2019 and January 2026. The move benefits entities importing nuclear fuel components, particularly NPCIL, and supports India's expanding clean energy and nuclear power ambitions.

Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned again by West Bengal CID on June 14 in the MLAs’ signature mismatch case after reportedly failing to provide satisfactory answers during six hours of questioning. Investigators are seeking details about the original resolution book and meeting records

Renowned Indian shooting coach and former champion Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after being hospitalised following discomfort during travel from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. A decorated athlete and coach, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modern pistol shooting success

Indian stock markets rallied sharply on Friday, with the BSE Sensex surging 1,000 points and the NIFTY 50 gaining nearly 300 points. Falling oil prices, easing geopolitical concerns and strong global market cues boosted investor sentiment across sectors

India has restricted bulk diesel purchases at retail fuel stations, limiting sales to 200 litres per customer daily and directing commercial users to captive pumps. The move aims to prevent fuel diversion, improve distribution oversight, and manage supply pressures amid global energy market volatility

Three people were killed and two critically injured after a major fire engulfed a five-storey residential building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad Extension early Friday. Eight residents were rescued as firefighters battled challenging conditions. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, though investigations are ongoing

The Supreme Court will hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. She alleges political interference, while authorities cite non-disclosure of a pending court case in her nomination affidavit

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke will join students in Lucknow on Friday to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the alleged NEET paper leak.

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for nearly six hours by the West Bengal CID in Kolkata over alleged forgery of signatures in the party’s resolution naming the Leader of Opposition. He appeared after receiving interim protection from the Calcutta High Court.

Two earthquakes struck Assam’s Cachar district within an hour on Thursday night, causing brief panic in the Barak Valley. The first tremor measured 4.7 and the second 3.3 on the Richter scale.

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, who had withdrawn from the Falta Assembly re-poll, was paraded by police in casual clothes through the constituency in South 24 Parganas amid extortion allegations.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chief Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the US strike on the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian crew members. India lodged a strong protest with the US Embassy, while the IMO called for a transparent investigation.

India has named a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The team features top shooters like Manu Bhaker, Rudrankksh Patil, and Vidarsa K. Vinod across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events

An EAC-PM working paper has proposed expanding the Lok Sabha from 543 to 824 seats by splitting 170 constituencies under a targeted delimitation model. The study says smaller constituencies could improve representation, boost voter turnout and increase Telangana's seats from 17 to 26

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, urging the early restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory and seeking central support for economic growth, infrastructure, tourism, and hydropower development.

India’s exam-centric model confuses memory with knowledge, speed with intelligence, and language proficiency with understanding

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who recently criticised Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis over the Tummidihatti project, has now sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to facilitate talks on sharing Godavari waters.