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The Class 12 results also showed girls surpassing boys in terms of overall pass percentage. According to the board results, the pass percentage for girls stood at 88.86 per cent, while for boys it was recorded at 82.13 per cent, giving girls a lead of 6.73 percentage points over boys
An official order released by the Principal Secretary to the Government confirmed that the appointment had been cancelled with immediate effect
The RBI Governor has warned that rising global energy prices due to the Iran-related conflict are putting pressure on Indias inflation outlook and may require future policy intervention
The IDF said Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, triggering sirens in northern Israel
ED`s Chandigarh zonal office arrested Ribhav Rishi and Abhay Kumar, the two ex-employees of IDFC Bank. After arresting both the ex-employees under Section 19 of PMLA, 2002, they were produced before a special PMLA court, which granted 10 days ED custody of both the accused till May 21
Amravati, Akola, and Wardha are likely to experience heatwave conditions along with hot nights, while no significant weather hazards have been flagged for other districts in the region
The medical body FAIMA has sought major reforms in the national testing system, including replacing the National Testing Agency (NTA) with an autonomous and technologically advanced body.
Officials said Chakankar has been directed to appear before the agency later this week as part of the ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Air India denies all these claims, calling them malicious and completely false and further clarified that its international operations remain fully functional
Rajasthan continues to face an intense heatwave, with Barmer recording 48.3 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature of the season so far
The reduction was implemented during the Prime Ministers visits to Gujarat and Assam shortly after his recent address in Hyderabad, where he appealed to citizens to adopt measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and conserving foreign exchange
The two leaders reviewed strategic cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates and explored ways to further strengthen ties in areas of mutual interest
What began as a routine national medical entrance exam quickly unravelled into one of the biggest examination controversies. What led authorities to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and launch a nationwide investigation?
The confidence motion received support from 144 MLAs, while 22 members voted against it. Five MLAs chose to remain neutral during the proceedings
According to preliminary reports, the trainee pilot onboard escaped safely and did not suffer any major injuries. The exact cause of the crash, however, is yet to be ascertained
The development comes amid widespread weather activity across the country, triggered by multiple cyclonic circulations, troughs and an approaching Western Disturbance, bringing a mix of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and heatwave conditions
Addressing a press conference, the acting Director of ICE, Todd Lyons, said the OPT component of the student visa programme has become a magnet for fraud and has been the subject of many investigations by the Department of Homeland Security.
Speaking to reporters before boarding Marine One, Trump said ongoing diplomatic efforts were making progress, although he did not provide details about any specific negotiations or agreements
The incident occurred in Motewadi village, where a large number of devotees had gathered for a religious ceremony dedicated to Goddess Murgubai
On May 9, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation issued a notice to Patel over alleged illegal constructions in the citys Naregaon area, seeking a clarification from him within 72 hours
One of these three signals is on the blink, and the other two are hidden by vegetation, effectively rendered invisible.
Expert says the Prime Ministers austerity push is less about cutting luxuries and more about shielding India from global economic shocks with crude prices, global tensions, and import bills rising
Prateek suddenly fell ill in the early hours of the day and was rushed to a civil hospital in Lucknow by family members. Doctors later declared him dead at the hospital
Why Main Actor Nahin Hoon is such a concrete conversation on art/acting than just another film!
Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, Puri said there is no LPG supply issue and the country has 69 days of crude oil, LNG stock and 45 days of LPG stock
Individuals convicted of genocide charges could face the death penalty
A total of 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 shops near educational institutions, and 255 outlets near bus stands will be closed within the next two weeks
In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump alleged that media organisations were spreading misleading narratives about Irans military capabilities and claimed such reporting was helping the country by creating false hope
The study found that sorbitol can behave like fructose inside the body
Recently, researchers discovered an unknown calciumcoppersilicon clathrate in debris from the 1945 Trinity nuclear test
Starmer remained defiant during a crunch Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, telling his team that he intends to get on with governing as he tries to move on from the Labour Partys disastrous local election under his watch
PAT works entirely through positive affect
The UAE conducted attacks, including a strike on a refinery located on Irans Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, in early April, around the same time US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire following the military campaign against the Islamic Republic
Around 7:30 am, police found the man lying near the railway track close to a temple area. He was immediately taken to Lohia Hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police officials said
India will host the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting on May 14-15 under its 2026 chairmanship. The meet will be chaired by EAM S. Jaishankar and will focus on global and regional issues, followed by sessions on governance reforms and cooperation
Earlier in the day, crime branch unit 2 of Nashik Police detained a 30-year-old, resident of Nandgaon in the district, following a request from Rajasthan Police
A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for Hantavirus, intensifying health concerns. Authorities have isolated the patient in Madrid while monitoring evacuees from over 14 countries
The trains will stop at key stations including Humnabad, Kalaburagi, Shahabad, Wadi, Yadgir, Krishna, Raichur, Manthralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Hindupur and Yelahanka
The NTA issued an official statement, saying that the decision was taken after examining inputs received from central agencies and law enforcement authorities regarding alleged irregularities in the examination process
A district police official said the suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden three-wheeler auto rickshaw at the Phattak Chowk in Naurang Bazar, in the Lakki Marwat district of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Akbarzadeh stated that the Strait of Hormuz was considered a limited area around islands like Hormuz and Hengam when defined, but today this perspective has changed
In a press conference, Kejriwal alleged political patronage in paper leaks, saying the NEET question paper was leaked four times in the past nine years and none of the accused was punished.
In a post on social media platform X, the Congress MP accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect the integrity of the countrys education system and said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Amrit Kaal had turned into a poison era for the countrys youth
According to the official figures, a total of around 17,27,247 kanals of encroached state land entries were expunged from revenue records across Jammu and Kashmir, from which the Jammu division alone accounted for 14,00,051 kanals and five marlas of encroached state land
The decision is being viewed as one of the first major policy interventions by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government since assuming office and is likely to have both social and political implications
The order came while hearing a petition filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister KR Periyakaruppan, who sought to restrain Sethupathi from assuming office as an MLA over allegations that a postal ballot vote had been altered
The Government has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive probe into the alleged irregularities surrounding the examination
Radboud University Medical Center has placed 12 staff members in precautionary quarantine after procedural lapses while treating a hantavirus-infected patient from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The move comes as health authorities in Europe continue monitoring possible exposure linked to the outbreak
Two separate killings in Pakistan have intensified scrutiny over alleged links between the countrys intelligence apparatus and terror outfits. A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and an ISI-linked official were shot dead by unidentified gunmen
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sarma during a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara, Guwahati

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