Lucknow, May 13, 2026: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his half brother Prateek Yadav, who passed away at a hospital in Lucknow. He described the loss as deeply painful and said he had known him since childhood. Prateek Yadav, son of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam…
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New Delhi, May 13, 2026: India’s retail inflation increased marginally in April, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 3.48 percent compared with 3.40 percent in March, according to data released by the National Statistics Office. The figure came in lower than market expectations and remained below the 4 percent target of the Reserve Bank…
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India’s largest medical entrance examination, NEET-UG 2026, has been cancelled after investigators uncovered a massive suspected paper leak linked to a so-called “guess paper” circulated before the exam. The controversy has sparked outrage among nearly 23 lakh students who appeared for the examination conducted on May 3. According to investigators, the handwritten document reportedly contained…
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New Delhi, May 12, 2026: Delhi Police carried out its 9th mega drug destruction drive, eliminating around 1700 kilograms of narcotics worth an estimated ₹72 crore, as part of an intensified campaign aimed at achieving a drug free capital by 2027. The event was led by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu along with the…
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New Delhi, May 12, 2026: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre under the Ministry of Home Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub to enhance efforts in detecting and eliminating mule accounts used in cyber financial frauds across the country. The collaboration is designed to strengthen intelligence sharing, analytical…
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A fresh political confrontation has erupted in West Bengal after senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal, who supervised the recently concluded Assembly elections as the state’s Chief Electoral Officer, was appointed the new Chief Secretary under the incoming BJP-led administration. The decision has triggered sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which alleged that the appointment…
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The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered a major political confrontation, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launching a sharp attack on the Central government over the handling of the national medical entrance examination. Reacting to the decision to scrap the May 3 NEET-UG exam following allegations of a paper leak, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led…
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New Delhi, May 12, 2026: Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the company’s broader investment strategy and expansion roadmap in India, signaling a deeper commitment to one of its fastest growing global markets. The high level meeting focused on strengthening Uber’s presence across India’s transportation and technology…
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Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor has once again brought a traditional Indian summer remedy into the spotlight by sharing an easy recipe for bel sharbat, a refreshing drink made from wood apple pulp. Known for promoting homemade wellness recipes, the chef described the drink as a natural way to support stomach health, improve digestion and stay…
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In a major development affecting medical aspirants across the country, the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3 has been scrapped following serious allegations of a question paper leak. The Central government has now ordered a CBI investigation into the matter, while the National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that a fresh examination will be conducted…
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