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Congress workers clashed with police in Jaipur during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak. Led by Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a court-monitored probe into the matter

The DRI seized protected wildlife species near Pune Railway Station, recovering Malabar giant squirrels and Indian star tortoises. Two suspects were apprehended and handed over to the Forest Department for legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act

There have been allegations that evidence was destroyed and attempts were made to downplay the incident in its immediate aftermath. The SIT was directed to probe the developments from the time the trainee doctor had dinner at the hospital till her cremation the next evening

The government has clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in India despite panic buying and rising fuel demand. Officials said fuel supply is being maintained at all retail outlets while India continues crude oil imports, including from Russia

Travellers who develop symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or bleeding, or who have had direct contact with infected individuals, have been urged to immediately inform airport health authorities. They are also advised to seek medical attention within 21 days of arrival

The meeting is being viewed as an important midterm review of the governments performance. The high-level gathering is expected to be attended by Union Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge and ministers of state

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in Seoul to honour Indian soldiers who served during the Korean War. The memorial commemorates the humanitarian service and sacrifices of the Indian Armys 60 Para Field Ambulance and the Custodian Force of India

The incident comes at a time when CJP has been rapidly gaining attention online as one of the most prominent parody political movements emerging from Indias meme ecosystem

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the National Parasitic Front (NPF) have emerged as viral satirical outfits, blending meme culture with mock political activism and rapidly gaining traction across digital platforms

Bihar is witnessing intense heatwave conditions with temperatures expected to cross 43C in several districts. The IMD has issued a Red Alert for five districts, while extreme heat and hot winds have disrupted daily life and delayed multiple train services across the state

The Delhi High Court reserved its order on interim relief sought by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha over alleged misuse of his personality rights through AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated social media content

PM Modi gifted a Pressed Orchid Painting and Orchid paperweights to his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store; On the other hand, he presented a Kalamkari with Sun and Moon Motif to the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon, while he gifted a Palm leaf Pattachitra to Queen of Norway Sonja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted curated samples of indigenous Indian rice varieties and healthy millet bars to FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu during his Italy visit. The exchange highlighted Indias agricultural diversity, nutritional heritage and focus on sustainable, climate-resilient food systems

The expansion comes days after Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister following the Assembly elections, where his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly

Among the gifts presented to Meloni were a traditional Muga silk stole from Assam and a Shirui Lily-inspired silk stole linked to Manipurs cultural identity

The bus conductor alerted police, who rescued the children and placed them in a childcare home. Authorities are continuing investigation and legal action

Indias UN envoy Harish Parvathaneni accused Pakistan of hypocrisy for raising Jammu and Kashmir while ignoring its own record of alleged violence, including airstrikes and civilian casualties documented by UN agencies

Sarma took the oath in Assamese, becoming one of the first legislators to formally assume office in the newly constituted Assembly following the recent state elections

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi sealed several memorandums of understanding in the areas of defence, connectivity, agriculture, traditional medicine, education, mobility and critical technologies

Delhi-NCRs transport system is bracing for disruption as drivers begin a three-day protest that is expected to severely impact public mobility. Led by AIMTC, the protest also highlights demands for fare revision, higher earnings and action against app-based cab aggregators

PM Modi received the 2026 Agricola Medal, regarded as the FAOs highest honour, during a ceremony held at the organisations headquarters in Rome

The landslide occurred late Tuesday night at Munkatiya, cutting off access to the Kedarnath pilgrimage route and leaving thousands of devotees stranded in difficult weather conditions

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement issued after the Prime Minister departed from Italy, said the visit added fresh momentum to the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and further deepened bilateral cooperation across several sectors

We will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That`s all. It`s very simple,` Trump said.

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, raised the issue during a Security Council debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict

According to the IMF Islamabad had already reaffirmed their commitment to a primary surplus target of 2 per cent of GDP in FY2027,describing the target as necessary to support fiscal sustainability and economic resilience

Speaking to reporters during an extended media interaction on Wednesday (local time), Trump described Cuba as a failing nation and suggested that a major announcement related to the island nation could come soon

The Congress currently has five MLAs in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and emerged as a key supporting force for the TVK government following the Assembly election

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor indicated that deeper collaboration between the two countries in the nuclear energy sector is expected in the coming years

Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23 to 26, with stops planned in New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Kolkata; his visit comes at a time when India and the United States are expanding cooperation across defence, trade, technology and regional security

A WR spokesperson said the idea is to convert the place into an integrated station complex, build related infra and shift maintenance facilities

A tribute to recently departed John Maclean, who pundits felt was picked for Australia seven years after he was tipped to stand behind the stumps in Test match cricket

Speaking to reporters, Trump said his administration was prepared to wait a few more days for what he called the right answer from Tehran

The polling process had been peaceful till the time the report was filed

A primary oil processing unit was hit at the refinery, causing a fire

The homeowner was chosen randomly from a rapidly growing waitlist

Israel did not comment. The Israel-Hezbollah latest fighting began on March 2

The legislators took oath as MLAs in the presence of pro-tem Speaker A Anbalagan in the 30-member House

Despite a shared antagonism with the West, especially the US, relations between Moscow and Beijing deteriorated, leading to the Sino-Soviet split of 1961

If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the war will be extended outside the West Asia region, and our crushing blows will hit you in places you cannot imagine, IRGC said

He also referred to Modis recent appeal to cut down on fuel consumption, gold purchase, and foreign travel to warn of an economic storm coming our way.

According to the Lok Bhavan, Satheesan will handle 35 departments, including Finance, Law, General Administration and Ports, while senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala was designated as Minister for Home, Vigilance, and three other departments

According to the district administration, the reserved stock must be supplied to vehicles belonging to the police, ambulance services, fire brigade, health department, disaster management teams, electricity and water supply departments, homeguards and civic authorities

Rising petrol and diesel prices along with reported fuel shortages are putting Indias transport and logistics sector under severe stress. Industry experts warn that disruptions in diesel supply could impact truck movement, supply chains, manufacturing and overall economic activity

Acting on the information, officials laid a trap on Tuesday and caught the accused red-handed while accepting Rs 30,000. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Sarita I S Bhosale

India strengthened its counter-terrorism and defence cooperation with Italy and South Korea. While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that India will not tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail, tensions between the US and Iran escalated further. WHO warned of a high regional risk from the Ebola

Tanker water supply has been approved for Shivaji Nagar Tanda, Waghmari Tanda and Gavhan village in Jalkot tehsil in Latur district to meet water supply demand

The fire brigade personnel and Pune Police officials rushed to the spot after being informed. However, the child was declared dead at the scene, officials said

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Punes maximum temperature was 0.6 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 23.9 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average. The city remained dry throughout the day, with no rainfall recorded

The Indian Premier on Wednesday shared that he has co-authored a joint op-ed with PM Giorgia Meloni, in which both leaders noted that bilateral relations between India and Italy have reached a decisive stage