India

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of turning NEET-UG 2026 into an “auction” amid alleged paper leak reports, while Congress leaders slammed recurring exam irregularities. The NTA defended the examination process, saying strict security measures were implemented and investigations are ongoing

The TCA stated that despite HCA facing serious allegations of financial irregularities, adverse justice committee observations and pending criminal cases for nearly two decades

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal was appointed chief secretary of the new BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. A 1990-batch IAS officer, Agarwal earlier supervised the voter roll revision exercise before the Assembly elections that saw BJP secure a sweeping victory over TMC

India’s state-run oil companies are facing massive first-quarter losses as rising crude prices and frozen fuel rates widen under-recoveries. Despite global energy turmoil, petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, forcing IOC, BPCL and HPCL to absorb daily losses while maintaining uninterrupted fuel and LPG supplies

The government ruled out fuel rationing despite global energy disruptions, assuring adequate crude and LPG stocks. Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said India has diversified imports, maintained strategic inventories and absorbed price shocks through fiscal measures while managing supply risks caused by the West Asia conflict

The BJP hit back at Rahul Gandhi for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity appeal amid the West Asia crisis, accusing Congress of prioritising politics over nation-building. BJP leaders defended Modi’s call for fuel conservation, self-reliance and economic discipline as responsible leadership during global uncertainty

Akasa Air will launch daily direct flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai from June 16, 2026. The airline said the expansion will improve NCR connectivity and support growing aviation demand across India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting to review risks to energy supply chains amid the West Asia conflict. The government assured uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG, while public sector oil companies continued inspections to curb hoarding and black marketing

Uncertainty over Kerala’s next chief minister continued as the Congress delayed its decision despite holding talks with key contenders. Indian Union Muslim League expressed frustration, warning prolonged indecision could trigger political repercussions within the Congress-led UDF alliance in the state

The Supreme Court of India directed all High Courts to establish grievance redressal committees at high court, district, and taluka levels to resolve bench-bar disputes amicably. The move followed controversy over a viral video involving an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge and a young lawyer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarat, said no global power could force India to bow under pressure, recalled the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests and criticised appeasement politics linked to issues of national self-respect

The Supreme Court of India suspended Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association president Yatin Oza’s contempt conviction, calling it a “final act of forgiveness.” The court ordered periodic reviews of his conduct while warning against any future misconduct toward the judiciary

A 23-year-old woman from Manipur alleged repeated harassment, assault and wrongful confinement by her employers at the IIM-B campus in Bengaluru. Police registered a case after she claimed she was denied food, assaulted and prevented from communicating freely

Actress Kubbra Sait recalled her debut in Ready, saying her role evolved after Salman Khan suggested a quirky broken-English twist. She reflected on early criticism, self-belief, and how the film became a turning point in her Bollywood journey

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal turmoil after a poor election performance, slipping to third place with 47 seats. Leadership tensions between Edappadi K. Palaniswami and senior leader C. V. Shanmugam have triggered factional meetings and uncertainty over the party’s future direction

Chennai is set to receive Krishna water from May 15 after maintenance-related suspension by Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department. The inflow will boost reservoir levels ahead of summer demand, strengthening city water security under the inter-state Krishna water-sharing agreement

The Supreme Court of India launched “One Case One Data” to unify court records across all levels and introduced the AI chatbot “Su Sahay” to improve access to justice. The initiative aims to modernise case management and enhance digital efficiency in judiciary services

A Nashik court remanded Nida Khan, accused in the TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody till May 24 after police did not seek further remand. The Nashik police SIT is investigating nine FIRs linked to the case

Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and postpone travel amid the global energy crisis, calling it “evidence of failure.” The remarks came after Narendra Modi urged austerity measures to conserve foreign exchange

A Thane sessions court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, observing that the two-year relationship with the complainant was consensual from the beginning and that the prosecution failed to prove fraudulent intent or charges beyond reasonable doubt

In Kakinada, an APSP constable was allegedly murdered by unidentified attackers who slit his throat, police said. Investigations are underway with CCTV scrutiny. Separate incidents reported a boat accident in Palnadu and a road crash in neighbouring Telangana

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top NDA leaders after the BJP-led alliance secured a sweeping victory in the state assembly elections

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, ministers, former chief ministers and newly elected MLAs took oath in the Assembly on Monday amid minor procedural issues involving certificates and oath formats during the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a PIL challenging Section 13(2)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, which allows only wives to seek divorce under certain conditions. The bench criticized the plea as personal grievance, stressing that gender-specific provisions are constitutionally valid