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A nationwide mock drill was conducted ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination to assess preparedness and coordination. Enhanced security measures have been implemented, including at the NTA office, to ensure smooth, transparent, and secure conduct of the exam for over 22.79 lakh candidates

Around 80 million barrels of crude oil await transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative US-Iran peace deal restores shipping. Oil prices have eased, inflation may moderate, and new Iranian regulations now require advance permits, registration, and insurance for vessels

India’s gold imports fell nearly 70% to 25-30 tonnes after customs duty on gold was raised to 15% from 6%. Despite lower volumes, import value increased due to rising prices. The government aims to reduce foreign exchange outflow and prioritise essential imports

The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center will launch in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with IBM. The initiative aims to build a large-scale quantum innovation ecosystem by connecting industry, academia, and technology experts to develop practical quantum computing solutions

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at five locations in Kerala, including Kochi hospitals and suspected intermediaries’ homes, as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged international organ trafficking network. Investigators are examining financial records, documents, and possible illegal commissions  

A 26-year-old newlywed woman, Vishakha Tilekar, allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ambernath after facing dowry harassment, according to her family’s complaint. Police registered a case against her husband and relatives, arrested her doctor husband, and launched an investigation

Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Jaaved Jaaferi will appear on Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, bringing laughter, games and Dhamaal-inspired fun. Contestants face a Kesar Rasgulla challenge while celebrity guests join teams for entertaining kitchen battles

Adah Sharma will make her Marathi cinema debut with Gajra, a film inspired by true events and directed by Shreyas Jadhav. The movie is slated for release in 2027, marking a new milestone in her acting career

Nora Fatehi expressed gratitude to India, Morocco, and Canada after performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. She credited the three nations for shaping her career and celebrated her second FIFA performance

Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced

The MDMK is likely to exit the DMK-led alliance and move closer to Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK government. Political meetings and statements by Vaiko and Durai Vaiko have fueled speculation, with possible MLA resignations potentially triggering by-elections and reshaping Tamil Nadu politics

Security forces conducted extensive operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, recovering arms, ammunition, and bulletproof vests while dismantling 30 illegal bunkers. Four people were detained for verification. Authorities intensified security measures amid ongoing ethnic violence, aiming to restore peace and normalcy

A Royal Bengal tiger was captured on a camera trap in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, prompting heightened monitoring by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand forest authorities. Officials suspect it could be a tiger missing from Rajaji National Park, while local communities have been alerted

Gold pledged by customers for loans allegedly disappeared from a Bank of India branch locker in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. Officials found 96 missing gold packets during an inspection. An FIR was filed against three employees, and police launched an investigation to recover the gold

Actor Vishnuu Vishal said the sequel to Gatta Kusthi will explore man-woman relationships, responsibility and power dynamics. Unlike the first film, which focused on women, the new instalment highlights the male perspective while promoting equality

India and Thailand held their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, reviewing bilateral defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, military exchanges and defence industry collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to regional stability, strategic partnership, maritime cooperation and deeper engagement under regional frameworks

Tom Holland confirmed his marriage to Zendaya during an interview, ending months of speculation. The actor dismissed confusion caused by AI-generated wedding images and praised Zendaya as his best friend and strongest source of support

Pavel Durov said India’s temporary suspension of Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination affected over 150 million users. Authorities imposed restrictions to curb question paper leak-related malpractice, while Telegram removed channels linked to scams and leaked content

Unidentified thieves allegedly stole 80 quintals of moong worth about Rs 4.5 lakh from the Patan Agricultural Produce Market in Jabalpur. The suspects reportedly drove away a loaded truck, unloaded the grain elsewhere, and returned the vehicle empty before fleeing

Security forces in Manipur arrested three alleged PLA/RPF militants, demolished 26 illegal bunkers, seized weapons and narcotics, and intensified anti-insurgency operations across violence-hit districts. Authorities also shifted three injured Kuki youths from a government hospital amid protests and heightened security concerns

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II to discuss stronger India-Monaco cooperation in sustainability, innovation and the blue economy. During his visit to Nice, he promoted innovation partnerships, explored luxury-sector collaboration, and launched UPI services in France

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged MPs were offered crores to defect under the purported “Operation Tiger,” accusing rivals of engineering a split. Amid reports of lawmakers switching sides, the party sought Speaker intervention to prevent defections and protect its parliamentary identity

Cyber fraudsters targeted doctors across Telangana, with 735 medical professionals losing nearly Rs 30 crore since September 2024. Investment scams caused the highest losses, while digital arrest, impersonation, cryptocurrency, loan and UPI frauds also affected victims, prompting renewed cybersecurity warnings

India’s defence production reached a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, marking 15.6% annual growth and a 110% rise since FY21. The government credited policy reforms, increased private sector participation, and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative for the milestone achievement