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The Rajasthan NEET-2026 paper leak probe has now placed alleged masterminds Mangilal Binwal and Dinesh Binwal under scrutiny.

DMK president M K Stalin said the Secular Progressive Alliance remains strong despite falling short of total victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He highlighted the alliance securing 1.54 crore votes and 72 seats, thanking allies for their continued support and commitment

FAIMA moved the Supreme Court seeking restructuring or replacement of the NTA after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. The plea demanded a high-powered monitoring committee, computer-based testing, and transparent investigation, calling repeated leaks a violation of students’ fundamental rights

The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government on the Congress party’s plea seeking execution of a sale deed for its former headquarters at 7, Jantar Mantar Road. The court questioned the petition’s maintainability and scheduled the next hearing for September 14

Congress leader K C Venugopal accepted the party’s decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister and pledged full support to the new UDF government. He said party interests come first and dismissed concerns over internal divisions after the leadership choice

India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed all Indian crew members were safe after rescue by Omani authorities and reiterated the need to protect civilian shipping and freedom of navigation

The Indian government has rejected international media claims portraying the country as a "dumping ground" for Western textile waste. Officials highlighted that 90% of managed textile waste is domestic and the recycling ecosystem generates ₹22,000 crore in annual economic value

Two India-bound LPG vessels, Symi and NV Sunshine, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Despite diplomatic stalemates between Washington and Tehran, the transit signals a gradual resumption of energy shipments through this critical maritime chokepoint

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

A 25-year-old man shot his 18-year-old sister-in-law before killing himself in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The tragic incident, allegedly driven by the man's obsessive desire to marry the girl, occurred in a locked room following a heated argument

Four-month-old cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park were found dead, likely killed by a leopard, officials said. The incident raises concerns over interspecies conflict in India’s cheetah reintroduction programme, which continues despite ongoing ecological challenges

Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in a case related to alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. The hearing stems from a PIL concerning political clashes and worker safety after recent election results

The NIA filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case that killed 11 people in Delhi. The accused are linked to AQIS and AGuH, with investigators detailing a large terror conspiracy involving radicalisation, explosives and weapons

West Bengal has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include singing of the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, raising questions over scheduling within existing assembly routines

Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday after the government increased import duty to 15 per cent, triggering profit booking in precious metals. Despite volatility, analysts remain cautiously bullish on gold and silver due to safe-haven demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in global markets 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the NDRF President’s Colour Award ceremony in Ghaziabad, praising the force’s courage, humanitarian service and disaster response efforts. He said the NDRF earned nationwide trust over two decades and reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards zero disaster casualties

Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty has been assigned a key role in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s government to oversee border land transfers for BSF fencing and monitor Centrally-sponsored projects after her controversial removal by the Election Commission during the Assembly elections

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, reviewing India-Indonesia ties and ASEAN cooperation. Jaishankar also held bilateral talks with Russian, Brazilian and Maldivian counterparts on strategic, regional and global issues

Indian equity markets traded higher despite rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions, led by gains in pharma and banking stocks. Sensex and Nifty climbed over 0.6 per cent, while IT shares lagged amid rupee concerns, FPI selling pressure and global market uncertainties

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar escaped unhurt after a lift collapsed in a private hospital in Karimnagar. The minister, trapped briefly inside, later warned of action against the hospital management over negligence.

Two persons were killed and three others injured after a car collided with a TGSRTC bus on Khadarguda flyover in Manakondur mandal. Police shifted the injured to hospital and launched an investigation into the accident

A powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains swept across five districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, leaving at least 33 people dead and dozens injured.