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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NEET-UG will transition to a computer-based model next year to prevent malpractice. Following recent paper leaks, a re-examination is set for June 21, with fee refunds provided and a choice of exam cities for affected aspirants

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi during the BRICS 2026 summit. The leaders discussed the volatile West Asia situation, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and bilateral cooperation amid surging global energy prices.

The Supreme Court has refused to grant relief to mining lease holders in the Aravalli range, citing "disturbing" feedback. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant emphasized that no activity will be permitted until ecological concerns and the technical definition of the hills are fully resolved

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹15,803-crore AMCA infrastructure project in Sri Sathya Sai district. This fighter jet and drone city initiative is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and bolster India's defence manufacturing.

Gold and silver prices plunged up to 4% on the MCX Friday, driven by a stronger US dollar and expectations of prolonged high interest rates. While precious metals weakened due to rising US inflation, crude oil prices climbed over 1%.

The Income Tax Department has enabled ITR filing for assessment year 2026-27 by releasing Excel utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms on the e-filing portal. Taxpayers can now file returns offline and upload them online after verification

Pragati Biwal, an MBBS student and daughter of key accused Mangilal Biwal, has gone missing from her college in Dausa as the CBI intensifies its NEET paper leak probe. Investigators are now scrutinizing the medical admissions of multiple Biwal family members across India to uncover a potential "education mafia" network

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance exam will be re-conducted on June 21, 2026. This decision follows the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities

Two men were killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Assam’s Nagaon district. The incidents in Samaguri have sparked panic, highlighting the escalating human-elephant conflict driven by habitat loss and shrinking forest corridors

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin clarified his remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating his goal is to abolish the caste system that divides people. He emphasized that his stance advocates for equal rights in temples and society rather than opposing religious beliefs.

Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 2-0 in a tense La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Gonzalo Garcia and Jude Bellingham scored for Madrid, while Kylian Mbappe faced boos from supporters amid growing frustration surrounding the club’s recent struggles

A new Republican-backed immigration proposal in the US could impose major restrictions on H-1B visas, foreign student work programmes, asylum rules, and family-based immigration. The bill, introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville, may significantly affect Indian professionals, students, and immigrants

Indian equity markets traded flat in early trade on Friday amid mixed global signals. While IT and auto stocks gained, metal and realty shares remained under pressure. Investors tracked Q4 earnings, fuel price hikes, crude oil movement, and trends in Asian and US markets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a six-day visit to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy on Friday. The tour will focus on strengthening strategic partnerships, energy security, trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation with leaders of the respective nations

The mother of the victim in the POCSO case registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath issued a statement giving more details of the case and an appeal. Here is the complete and unedited text of the statement issued to the media

Here are the fuel prices in Hyderabad after the oil companies announced an upward revision in the prices of petrol and diesel.

Oil companies increased petrol and diesel prices by around Rs 3 per litre from Friday, citing disruptions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz crisis, with fuel rates in Delhi witnessing a sharp rise

The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to pronounce its long-awaited verdict in the sensitive Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute on May 15. The case, involving competing Hindu and Muslim claims over the Dhar site, has been under litigation for decades.

Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 and Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul leading the charge. Punjab’s fifth consecutive loss severely dented their playoff hopes despite posting a competitive 200-run total

The Indian government’s policy response appears reactive rather than preventive, as higher gold import duties may fuel smuggling and increase reliance on recycled gold

The hantavirus outbreak highlights rising zoonotic threats driven by climate change and human intrusion into wildlife habitats, raising urgent questions about global preparedness for future outbreaks

The Allahabad High Court adjourned till July 20 the hearing on a plea seeking an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque’s wazukhana area, excluding the disputed structure claimed as a Shivling by Hindus and a fountain by the Muslim side

The Supreme Court criticised the Rajasthan government over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing “administrative apathy”. The court summoned senior officials to appear on May 20 and sought compliance reports on measures to curb mining and protect the fragile ecosystem