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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.

The Indian government has rejected international media claims portraying the country as a "dumping ground" for Western textile waste. Officials highlighted that 90% of managed textile waste is domestic and the recycling ecosystem generates ₹22,000 crore in annual economic value

Two India-bound LPG vessels, Symi and NV Sunshine, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Despite diplomatic stalemates between Washington and Tehran, the transit signals a gradual resumption of energy shipments through this critical maritime chokepoint

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

A 25-year-old man shot his 18-year-old sister-in-law before killing himself in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The tragic incident, allegedly driven by the man's obsessive desire to marry the girl, occurred in a locked room following a heated argument

Four-month-old cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park were found dead, likely killed by a leopard, officials said. The incident raises concerns over interspecies conflict in India’s cheetah reintroduction programme, which continues despite ongoing ecological challenges

Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala

Hockey India has appointed French coach Frederic Soyez as the head coach of the junior men’s hockey team.

Cyberabad police have launched searches in Delhi and Karimnagar for Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, in a POCSO sexual assault case involving a minor. The accused has sought anticipatory bail while police intensified investigation and added stricter legal charges

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in a case related to alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. The hearing stems from a PIL concerning political clashes and worker safety after recent election results

The NIA filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case that killed 11 people in Delhi. The accused are linked to AQIS and AGuH, with investigators detailing a large terror conspiracy involving radicalisation, explosives and weapons

West Bengal has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include singing of the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, raising questions over scheduling within existing assembly routines

Five Pakistani soldiers, including a major, were killed in a counter-terror operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, while seven militants were eliminated, according to the military. The operation involved joint forces, with weapons recovered amid ongoing insurgency-related security challenges in the region

FIFA has announced a first-ever World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna, BTS and Shakira as co-headliners, with proceeds supporting global education initiatives. The event will debut during the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, alongside expanded entertainment programming

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari shared glimpses from the French Riviera ahead of her appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The actress posted moments from her preparations while joining several Indian celebrities attending the prestigious international film festival this year 

Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday after the government increased import duty to 15 per cent, triggering profit booking in precious metals. Despite volatility, analysts remain cautiously bullish on gold and silver due to safe-haven demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in global markets 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the NDRF President’s Colour Award ceremony in Ghaziabad, praising the force’s courage, humanitarian service and disaster response efforts. He said the NDRF earned nationwide trust over two decades and reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards zero disaster casualties

Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty has been assigned a key role in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s government to oversee border land transfers for BSF fencing and monitor Centrally-sponsored projects after her controversial removal by the Election Commission during the Assembly elections

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, reviewing India-Indonesia ties and ASEAN cooperation. Jaishankar also held bilateral talks with Russian, Brazilian and Maldivian counterparts on strategic, regional and global issues

Cisco will cut fewer than 4,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence and high-growth technologies. The company cited stronger AI-linked demand, raised its outlook, and reported quarterly revenue growth while expanding investments in security, silicon and optics

Indian equity markets traded higher despite rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions, led by gains in pharma and banking stocks. Sensex and Nifty climbed over 0.6 per cent, while IT shares lagged amid rupee concerns, FPI selling pressure and global market uncertainties