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Karnataka government has formed a six-member Cabinet sub-committee headed by Home Minister G Parameshwara to study and implement the State Education Policy. The panel will review the Thorat Commission report and recommend reforms covering curriculum, universities, and higher education structure

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said intra-BRICS trade has grown significantly but still accounts for only 5 per cent of global trade, highlighting untapped potential. India, holding the BRICS chairship, emphasized stronger integration, value chains, and expanded cooperation in goods and services.

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay is preparing a major cabinet expansion after assuming office on May 10. Alliance partners, including Congress and other supporting factions, are likely to get ministerial berths as the government finalises a 34-member cabinet structure

Three people were arrested and four others are absconding after a woman was allegedly assaulted, stripped and paraded in Thane’s Ulhasnagar over remarks on deities. Police are probing the viral CCTV footage and have registered charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has allotted key portfolios to his cabinet after Governor approval. Vijay retains major departments including home and administration, while ministers such as K.A. Sengottaiyan and others take charge of finance, health, rural development, and infrastructure

During an interactive session hosted at the Manekshaw Centre, Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi stated that if Pakistan continues harbouring terrorists that operate against India, then the repurcussions for the same would not be favourable for them

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated India’s first AI and digital-powered “phygital” bank branch in Guwahati. The branch aims to enhance financial inclusion, offering instant credit access via UPI and AI-enabled services to support entrepreneurs and small businesses

The team attended the traditional Bhasma Aarti to seek blessings ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next month.

Delhi University has opened registrations for two-year postgraduate programmes for the 2026–27 academic session through the CSAS portal. Admissions will be based on CUET-PG 2026 scores, while DigiLocker integration and mid-entry provisions have also been introduced this year.

Priyanka Chopra shared a glimpse of her “current era” on Instagram, featuring playful moments with daughter Malti Marie. The post included family snippets, selfies, and a heartfelt Mother’s Day note from Malti, while Priyanka continues work on SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film “Varanasi”

Jammu and Kashmir Minister rode a 'tonga' (horse-cart) in Srinagar. It is the best way to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation.

The 'Jal Sanchay Abhiyan' focuses on rejuvenating Delhi's 'blue lungs' to strengthen ecological resilience. The initiative is focused on ecological restoration along and sustainable urban development. 101 water bodies have been identified for the first Phase of the project

Tamil Nadu Minister C T Nirmal Kumar stated on saturday that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is reviewing all the government departments to assess their current status and said that the previous DMK Govt has drained the treasury and left the current government with a debt of Rs 10 lakh crore

The Congress attacked the Modi government over the NEET-UG cancellation row, calling it “Mrit Kaal” for students and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. It alleged systemic failures, paper leaks, and rising student distress while criticising the government’s handling of examinations

CBI arrested a NEET-UG paper-setting committee biology lecturer for allegedly leaking exam questions through coaching sessions linked to a wider racket. Investigations suggest leaked questions matched the May 3 exam, leading to cancellation and exposing a multi-layered coaching and corruption network

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in The Hague, described India as a rising global power undergoing rapid transformation. He highlighted startup growth, innovation, democracy and international ambitions while stressing stronger India–Netherlands cooperation across trade, technology and defence sectors

Fuel price hike could cut OMC losses by up to Rs 52, 700 crore, says SBI report. At the same time, depreciation of the rupee by Rs. 2 from FY27 avg. to the dollar could offset gains from the fuel price revision, the report warned

India's youth aspires to propel the country forward in the fields of AI and semiconductors, the Prime Minister stated. India is home to the world's third-largest startup ecosystem

The sanction was imposed under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, marking LSG’s first minimum over-rate offence of the season.

A petition before the Supreme Court has sought restructuring of the NTA, alleging systemic failure in NEET-UG 2026 amid a paper leak scandal. It calls for a statutory body with parliamentary oversight, while the Centre announces a shift to computer-based exams and re-test schedule

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21 and that the exam will be held in CBT mode from the following year onwards

PBKS will be desperate to halt the slide and strengthen their chances of securing a top-four finish

Tensions surface in Kerala Congress ahead of government formation as leaders attempt to placate senior leader Ramesh Chennithala after he was overlooked for Chief Minister in favour of V D Satheesan. The party is working to ensure unity and smooth cabinet allocation before swearing-in

India now accounts for 70% of global jaggery production as exports reach 450 metric tonnes with govt. initiatives like PMKSY and One District, One product complementing the growth. Major importers include the US, Indonesia, and UAE, govt. states.