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Iranian media reports exchange of fire between Iranian, US forces amidst ceasefire
Representative image Tehran, May 28: Iranian media on Thursday reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying its naval forces confronted vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway without coordination. The event is reported amidst a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.Irans semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing an informed military source, reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy fired on a US tanker that had tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz by turning off its radar system. Tasnim further reported that US forces responded by firing at a scorched area around Bandar Abbas.The sound of the explosions was related to this incident and did not cause any casualties or property damage, Tasnim added in its news report. In another news report, Tasnim said that Iranian naval forces confronted four vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and enter the Gulf without coordinating with Iranian authorities. Citing an informed military official, the agency said the vessels were initially issued warnings by Iranian naval forces. After the ships allegedly ignored the notice, warning shots were fired, forcing them to turn back.Meanwhile, CBS News reported that the US military carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday (local time), citing a US official who described the action as defensive and aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. According to CBS News, the official said US forces shot down four Iranian drones and struck a ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas that was preparing to launch a fifth drone.The drones posed a threat near the Strait of Hormuz, CBS News reported, citing the official. These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire, the US official told CBS News.The official added that despite the latest exchange, the US-Iran ceasefire was still considered to be holding. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he wont be outlasted as he doesnt care about the midterm elections.Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. Im doing that for the world, not just for us, he added. Speaking about the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said tie will be open to everybody, adding that this remains part of the ceasefire negotiations. On Wednesday, the United States also imposed sanctions on Irans Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing Tehran of using the body to extort commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and funnelling revenue to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). (ANI)
NEET UG 2026: NTA extends deadline for fee refund submission to June 22
New Delhi , May 28 : Following the cancellation of the NEET UG exam, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for submitting bank account details for fee refunds to June 22 till 11:50 PM. In an X post, the NTA stated, Important announcement for candidates yet to submit bank details for fee refund! The last date has been extended to 22nd June 2026 (till 11:50 PM), highlighting that 13 lakh candidates have already updated their details since a dedicated facility on the NEET (UG)-2026 registration portal on May 23. The previous deadline was May 27 (11:50 PM), which was extended by nearly a month, giving applicants more time to request their refunds.It added that candidates must log in using their credentials to access the refund link and submit their bank account details. The NTA stated that candidates may also upload a cancelled cheque, if they wish, to ensure the accuracy of bank account details.Once the bank account details are submitted, the same shall be treated as final and no further modification shall be permitted thereafter. Candidates are required to fill in the details as specified in Annexure-I, carefully, the notice said.Meanwhile, the re-examination was announced after allegations of irregularities and a paper leak surfaced in the earlier NEET-UG examination, triggering outrage among students and parents and leading to multiple investigations, including a CBI probe.Political tensions heightened amid protests over NEET UG 2026, which was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The exam, conducted on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, saw participation from over 22 lakh candidates. The Union Education Ministry has ordered strengthened security measures for the upcoming re-examination scheduled on June 21. Officials have also indicated that NEET-UG will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year to prevent such irregularities. (ANI)
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru remains one of the principal architects of modern India a statesman whose vision extended beyond the struggle for political freedom to the creation of a democratic, secular and progressive nation. His life was inseparably linked with the making of independent India, and his contribution to institution-building, parliamentary democracy, scientific advancement and international diplomacy continues to shape the Republic even today. Remembering Nehru is not merely an exercise in recalling history; it is an opportunity to revisit the foundational ideals upon which modern India was built constitutionalism, pluralism, social justice and national unity.Born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad into a distinguished family, Jawaharlal Nehru was educated at Harrow and Cambridge before being called to the Bar from the Inner Temple in London. Yet despite his privileged upbringing, he chose the path of national service and became deeply involved in Indias freedom movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Nehru emerged as one of the most charismatic and intellectually influential leaders of the Indian National Congress. His commitment to anti-colonial nationalism was accompanied by a profound belief in democracy, secularism and economic modernisation. He endured repeated imprisonments during the freedom struggle, sacrificing personal comfort for the cause of national liberation.Nehru possessed a rare combination of idealism and political pragmatism. While inspired by the civilisational depth of India, he also recognised the necessity of scientific temper and industrial progress for a newly independent nation emerging from centuries of colonial exploitation. It was Nehru who articulated the vision of India as a modern democratic republic committed to equality, development and constitutional governance. At the midnight of independence on 15 August 1947, his historic Tryst with Destiny speech captured the aspirations of millions who dreamed of freedom, dignity and opportunity. As Indias first Prime Minister, Nehru faced extraordinary challenges. The trauma of Partition, communal violence, refugee rehabilitation and the integration of princely states threatened the fragile foundations of the new Republic. Yet under his leadership, India not only survived these crises but laid the groundwork for stable democratic governance. At a time when many newly independent nations succumbed to authoritarianism or military rule, India under Nehru established a functioning parliamentary democracy rooted in free elections, judicial independence and constitutional accountability. One of Nehrus greatest contributions was his unwavering commitment to secularism and pluralism. He firmly believed that Indias strength lay in its diversity and that the State must belong equally to people of all religions, regions and communities. In the aftermath of Partition, when communal tensions were at their peak, Nehru consistently defended the rights of minorities and upheld the constitutional vision of inclusive citizenship. His secularism was not hostility towards religion but a principled commitment to equal respect, tolerance and coexistence within a democratic framework. Nehru also envisioned India as a nation driven by scientific progress and economic self-reliance. He famously described dams, laboratories, universities and public sector industries as the temples of modern India. Under his leadership, institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology, scientific research centres, public sector enterprises and major irrigation projects were established to accelerate national development. He believed that poverty, illiteracy and inequality could only be overcome through planned economic growth and investment in education, science and infrastructure.His contribution to Indias foreign policy was equally significant. In the difficult years of the Cold War, Nehru sought to preserve Indias strategic autonomy through the policy of non-alignment. Along with leaders such as Josip Broz Tito, Gamal Abdel Nasser and Sukarno, he helped shape the Non-Aligned Movement, advocating peaceful coexistence, decolonisation and international cooperation. His moral voice in world affairs earned India respect on the global stage and reflected his belief that newly independent nations should not become instruments of rival power blocs. Among the most critical and historically consequential chapters associated with Jawaharlal Nehru was the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India. The events of 1947 unfolded amidst the turmoil of Partition, when princely states were required to accede either to India or Pakistan. The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, initially sought to remain independent. However, the situation changed dramatically in October 1947 when armed tribal invaders supported from across the border entered Kashmir, unleashing violence and threatening Srinagar itself. At this decisive moment, Maharaja Hari Singh appealed to India for military assistance. The Government of India, led by Governor-General Lord Mountbatten and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, insisted that military support could only follow a formal accession to India. Consequently, the Maharaja signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947, legally acceding Jammu and Kashmir to the Dominion of India. 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