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Piyush Goyal urged Indian industry to treat global disruptions as a wake-up call for self-reliance, productivity and innovation. He emphasised reducing import dependence, accelerating EV adoption, leveraging AI, and boosting exports to strengthen India’s economy amid global uncertainty

National Testing Agency Director General Abhishek Singh accepted responsibility for cancelling NEET UG 2026 over leak allegations and said re-exam dates would be announced within 7–10 days. The Centre has ordered a CBI probe while assuring strict action against culprits

The CBI and Rajasthan Police have intensified the NEET 2026 paper leak probe, detaining 16 suspects across multiple states. Investigators suspect an inter-state network spanning Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu involved in distributing leaked exam material

The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and Prasar Bharati on a plea demanding broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026. The petitioner argues citizens’ right to access matches, while the court will hear the matter on May 20

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, attacked the Centre after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper leaks. They accused the government and NTA of administrative failure

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that I4C and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub signed an MoU to combat cyber fraud and detect mule accounts using artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to strengthen fraud detection systems and improve security across the banking ecosystem

India said reports of China providing technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor confirmed what was already known. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that nations supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure should reflect on how such actions affect their standing and reputation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru must deliver a stronger batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders’ in-form bowling attack in Raipur. With playoff spots at stake, both sides face pressure as RCB seeks consistency and KKR fights to keep their campaign alive

The Delhi High Court set aside the Centre’s decision rejecting The Wire founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan’s plea for conversion of his PIO status to OCI. The court directed authorities to reconsider the application and pass a reasoned order in accordance with the law

Four members of a family, including two minors, died after a fire broke out in their home in Kumhari town of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, followed by a gas cylinder explosion. Authorities suspect an electrical spark may have triggered the tragedy

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported an 86 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax for the March quarter at Rs 221.3 crore, mainly due to lower generics sales in North America. The company, however, recorded growth in India and European generics businesses

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of irregularities has left more than 22 lakh students awaiting fresh examination dates and further instructions. The NTA has confirmed a re-exam, while the Centre has ordered a CBI probe into the matter

A Kerala Fast Track POCSO court in Idukki sentenced 44-year-old Rajesh to 24 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in 2024. The court also imposed a ₹2.2 lakh fine and directed compensation support for the victim

The Supreme Court of India Collegium, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendations will now be forwarded to the Centre for final clearance and presidential approval

An Etihad Airways flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi was cancelled on Tuesday after engineers detected a hydraulic leak moments before takeoff. Emergency protocols were activated and passengers were safely evacuated.

India will supply 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement after Kathmandu sought help due to supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. The shipment aims to support Nepal’s agriculture during the upcoming farming season

Four cheetah cubs born to Kuno National Park’s female cheetah KGP12 were found dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, likely killed by predation. Officials said the mother is safe and an investigation and post-mortem will determine the exact cause

A 78-year-old self-styled godman in Thane has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl by falsely claiming to perform rituals to remove “evil spirits.” Police have booked him under multiple laws, including POCSO, and remanded him to custody

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government appointed astrologer and close aide Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The move, aimed at political coordination, has triggered debate over non-traditional appointments in governance

Advertising Standards Council of India released draft guidelines for labelling AI-generated ads under a risk-based system aligned with IT Rules 2026. It classifies content into high, medium, and low risk, aiming to curb deception while avoiding excessive labelling

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate fuel supplies for two months despite global disruptions, but warned that state-run oil companies could face losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a quarter if crude prices remain elevated and fuel prices unchanged

Bajaj Finserv plans to gradually expand its market share and reach every Indian household within the next decade, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Bajaj said. The company also plans to launch private equity and real estate funds later this year amid growing competition

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal revolt as about 30 MLAs reportedly oppose chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging alliance talks with DMK and backing TVK. The party denies the claims, while political confusion intensifies ahead of a key floor test

An Indian tourist has died after mysteriously losing consciousness along with three others at a cafe in Phuket, Thailand. The Embassy of India, Bangkok is coordinating with local authorities as investigations continue into the incident