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26 May

After NEET, irregularities now surface in CBSE evaluation; Prime Minister must sack the Education Minister: Arvind Kejriwal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, CBSE, NEET

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): After the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak controversy shook the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over massive irregularities in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) evaluation, saying lakhs of students were being pushed into trauma and uncertainty because of an “incompetent and ineffective” education system. Flagging widespread complaints over blurred scanned copies, non-functional portals, failed payment gateways, and the controversial OSM (On-Screen Marking) process, Arvind Kejriwal said the Centre had pushed the future of lakhs of children…

25 May

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea Against ‘Cockroach Janta Party’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice, Cockroach Janta Party, India, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking punitive action against the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), a satirical digital outfit that has recently gained significant traction across social media platforms. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined the request for an out-of-turn listing, stating that the matter would be heard in the due course of time. Addressing the petitioner’s advocate, NK Goswami, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked not to take the matter so sentimentally, affirming that the situation lacked any grave urgency. The petition, filed…

25 May

Man Sets His Own Motorcycle Ablaze After Road Rage Incident in Chandigarh

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Rajeev Sharma :- A minor road rage incident in Chandigarh took a dramatic turn after a man allegedly set his own motorcycle on fire following an argument with a car driver on the dividing road between Sector 37 and Sector 42. According to preliminary information, the biker reportedly rammed his motorcycle into a car from behind, which led to a heated exchange between the two individuals. In a fit of rage, the man allegedly opened the petrol tank of his bike and set it ablaze in the middle of the road. Eyewitnesses said the motorcycle was engulfed in flames within…

25 May

Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing Over Punjab CM’s Remarks in Stray Dogs Matter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Stray Dogs

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea seeking action over comments allegedly made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding the court’s recent order on stray dogs. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta declined to entertain the mention of the matter after the petitioner’s counsel claimed that the Chief Minister had interpreted the court’s directions as permitting the killing of stray dogs. The lawyer argued that following the Supreme Court’s May 19 ruling in the stray dogs case, the Punjab Chief Minister had reportedly posted on social media suggesting…

25 May

Delhi Braces for Fresh Heatwave Spell, IMD Issues Yellow Alert Till May 27

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHeatwave, New Delhi, Weather, Yellow alert

Rajeev Sharma :- After a brief spell of cloudy skies and slightly cooler conditions, the national capital is once again preparing for an intense phase of scorching heat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the next three days. According to the weather department, Delhi is likely to witness heatwave conditions with daytime temperatures expected to hover between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. Officials said the mercury may rise further over the next 24 hours and remain elevated until May 27 before any significant relief arrives. The IMD stated that maximum temperatures could increase by 1…

25 May

Trump Calls PM Modi a “Great Friend”, Says India Can Fully Trust the US

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, PM Narendra Modi

Rajeev Sharma :- Former US President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “great friend” and asserting that India can place “100 per cent trust” in the United States, remarks that come amid growing discussions over stronger India-US strategic and trade ties. Trump made the comments during a virtual address delivered at a special event organised at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to mark the 250th Independence celebrations of the United States. Speaking through a phone interaction facilitated by US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Trump expressed admiration for India and Prime Minister Modi. “I love…

25 May

NIA Intensifies Crackdown in Shopian, Searches Banned Seminary and Ex-Jamaat Leader’s Home

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Shopian (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched coordinated search operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday, targeting two locations linked to organisations under scrutiny for alleged unlawful activities. One of the searches was conducted at Darul Uloom Sirajul Uloom in the Imam Sahib area, an educational institution that was recently declared an illegal entity by authorities. The seminary, known for offering both religious instruction and mainstream education, was searched by NIA officials during the early morning hours. Simultaneously, another investigation team carried out a search at the residence of Shahzada Aurangzeb, former head of the banned…

25 May

Fresh Fuel Price Hike Hits Consumers as Petrol, Diesel Rates Climb for Fourth Time in 10 Days

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian consumers woke up to another increase in fuel prices on Monday as state-owned oil marketing companies announced a fresh revision in petrol and diesel rates, marking the fourth hike within a span of just ten days. The latest move comes against the backdrop of continuing unrest in West Asia and persistent uncertainty in global crude supply chains linked to the Iran crisis. Under the revised rates, petrol prices have gone up by Rs 2.61 per litre, while diesel has become costlier by Rs 2.71 per litre. In the national capital, petrol is now being sold…

24 May

Pune School Principal Arrested by CBI for Leaking NEET-UG Exam Questions for Money

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBI arrest Pune, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, medical entrance scam, NEET UG paper leak, NTA question leak

Pune (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation informed a Pune court on Sunday that Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, a local school principal arrested in connection with the NEET-UG examination paper leak scandal, allegedly traded confidential test materials with students in exchange for financial kickbacks. The federal agency disclosed the details while securing a transit remand for the accused, who is scheduled to be produced before a designated court in New Delhi on Monday to face further custodial interrogation. Havaldar, who serves as the principal of Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, was apprehended by federal investigators on Friday after being identified as…

24 May

United States Affirms Strategic Alliance With India Independent of Tactical Relations With Pakistan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia US relations, Marco Rubio Delhi visit, S Jaishankar press brief, South Asia strategic alliance, US Pakistan diplomacy

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The United States declared that its bilateral relationship with Islamabad does not come at the cost of its fundamental alliance with India, addressing regional apprehensions regarding recent diplomatic shifts. Speaking during a joint press briefing in New Delhi alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized India as one of America's most critical strategic partners globally. The high-profile statement comes during Rubio's four-day official visit to the Indian capital, aimed at reinforcing the core parameters of the transnational partnership. Responding directly to queries regarding New Delhi's growing unease over the apparent…