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Parents have alleged that private engineering colleges in Telangana are collecting additional amounts ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 45,000 from students admitted through TG EAPCET 2026 counselling, despite rules permitting only university and NBA fees apart from tuition

Acclaimed actor Kay Kay Menon says genre has never dictated his role choices, emphasizing that strong scripts and solid creative teams drive his decisions. Speaking on his new series Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, Menon reflected on his comedic timing and performance philosophy

A Hindu organisation’s plan to install a 1.5-tonne Shiva Lingam near the 14th-century Adina Mosque in Malda has revived the mandir-masjid debate. The BJP claims the ASI-protected site stands atop the historic Adinath Temple, while police issued security warnings

Hepatologist Dr KS Somasekhar Rao launched two books, Last Warning and Aakhari Hechcharika, to promote awareness of liver health. Written in simple language, the books aim to help readers recognise early warning signs, understand liver diseases and adopt preventive measures.

In a social media statement following his resignation, outgoing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan framed his exit as a conscious act of moral restraint to protect national unity and prevent anti-social elements from co-opting student protests over the NEET issue

India vice-captain Tilak Varma expressed satisfaction with India's 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare. Varma, who scored a 29-ball 60 alongside Ishan Kishan’s 81, credited Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman for helping refine his grounded shot-making

Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad are witnessing a digital makeover this year, with organisers opting for animated videos and social media content instead of traditional posters and pamphlets. Popular cartoon characters Motlu and Patlu are being used in humorous clips to share festival details.

Gudimalkapur police arrested five members of an alleged mobile phone theft gang and recovered eight stolen phones and two motorcycles. The arrests followed a complaint from a man allegedly robbed at knifepoint. Police said four more suspects were absconding.

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee joined a peaceful Padmapukur demonstration over the NEET paper leak after the Calcutta High Court denied rally permission. Police detained TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Baishwanar Chattopadhyay, prompting Banerjee to visit Lalbazar police headquarters

At least 35 people were killed and around 30 injured when a civilian bus and an Interior Ministry bus collided on the desert highway linking Damascus with Deir el-Zour in Syria.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak marks the latest instance of the Narendra Modi government bowing to public pressure. Previous major retreats include the repeal of the farm laws, land bill lapse, and M.J. Akbar's exit

The implant procedure was successfully performed by Dr Raghuveer Reddy, senior Joint Preservation & Sports Injury surgeon, on a 28-year-old doctor suffering from cartilage damage and knee malalignment, at Medicover Hospitals

Celebrations erupted at Nagpur’s Samvidhan Square on Saturday following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET leak row. Protesting youths and political workers distributed sweets, danced, and chanted victory slogans after weeks of intense local demonstrations

BJP President Nitin Nabin commended Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Education Minister, calling it a display of high integrity. While the Cockroach Janta Party hailed the resignation as their first victory after 36 days of NEET-related protests, agitation continues

Recent police raids suggest illegal matka gambling is slowly resurfacing in parts of Hyderabad despite years of sustained enforcement. Police say operators are attempting to rebuild betting networks through informal channels, prompting intensified surveillance and strict action against organisers, facilitators and participants.

Political parties in Kashmir welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on Saturday, calling it a victory for peaceful student resistance. PDP's Mehbooba Mufti, NC, and Congress leaders said the decision demonstrated the power of democratic youth action

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the pilot project of Sanjeevani, a digital health record initiative aimed at building a technology-driven healthcare system. The programme will integrate health data from PHCs to the state level, provide tele-consultations, emergency services, and predictive analytics.

The government plans to amend the Public Examinations Act, introducing harsher penalties up to ₹10 crore, statutory Special Task Forces, and Special Fast-Track Courts. The proposed changes mandate two-month investigations and three-month trials to swiftly curb organized examination fraud

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her comments on exam paper leaks, calling her remark insensitive. Raut also urged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targeted the Centre following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET leak row. Opposition leaders credited student protests for the move, questioning why the decision took so long

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission chairman Taman Singh Sonwani under PMLA in connection with a money laundering probe linked to alleged state service exam paper leaks and manipulation favoring relatives in exchange for bribes

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its month-long NEET agitation on Saturday after the Centre accepted its demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government also agreed to withdraw all FIRs and provide compensation to affected families

India’s women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team suffered a tough 1–16 loss against Wales in their Group B opener at the Commonwealth Games. Conversion struggles hurt India as Wales dominated, leaving the side needing wins in their remaining group fixtures

Traders in Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place reported severe business losses as ongoing CJP protests disrupted footfall. Road diversions, metro station closures, and internet disruptions affecting digital payments reduced sales to just 25 percent of normal levels