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17 May

Another CNG Price Revision Hits Delhi-NCR, Commuters Brace for Higher Travel Costs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCNG, Delhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Delhi and nearby cities are facing another rise in compressed natural gas prices, with fresh revised rates coming into effect just two days after the previous hike. The latest increase has pushed CNG prices in Delhi to ₹80.09 per kilogram, while rates in Noida and Ghaziabad have climbed to ₹88.70. In Gurugram, consumers will now pay ₹85.12 per kg. Cities including Meerut, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar are now charging ₹88.58 per kg, while Kanpur has crossed ₹91. Other affected locations include Ajmer, Banda and Hapur, where revised rates have also been implemented. Gas distributor Indraprastha Gas…

17 May

Blaze in Rajdhani Express Coach Triggers Emergency Halt in Ratlam, All Passengers Safe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRajdhani Express

Ratlam (Rajeev Sharma): An early morning fire inside an air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express caused alarm in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district on Sunday, forcing railway authorities to act quickly to ensure passenger safety. The incident was reported around 5:15 am while the train was passing through the Kota division. Smoke was detected in the B-1 coach, which was carrying dozens of passengers at the time. Railway personnel immediately halted the train and launched evacuation procedures. All travellers inside the affected compartment were safely moved out before the flames could spread further. Officials later confirmed that none of…

17 May

Monsoon Set for Early Entry in Northwest India, Bringing Hope Ahead of Sowing Season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingMonsoon

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Northwest India may witness the arrival of the southwest monsoon earlier than usual this year, with weather officials indicating that the system could begin entering the region around June 20. The expected onset is nearly a week ahead of the usual June 24 to June 26 window, raising hopes for timely rainfall across key agricultural states. Forecast maps released by the India Meteorological Department suggest that the first monsoon currents may reach eastern Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand by June 20. The weather system is then expected to gradually spread across larger parts of the hill…

16 May

CBSE Mandates Three-Language Formula for Class 9 With Academic Focus on Native Tongues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBSE language policy, Class 9 syllabus change, National Education Policy 2020, native Indian languages, three language formula

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Central Board of Secondary Education has formalised a major structural change to its curriculum by making the study of three languages entirely compulsory for Class 9 students starting July 1. According to the administrative circular issued by the board on May 15, the revamped scheme of studies strictly mandates that at least two of the three selected regional languages must be native Indian languages. The significant policy overhaul marks a direct step by the CBSE to align its secondary education curriculum with the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework…

16 May

NEET-UG Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Exam Cancellation, Family Alleges Mental Stress

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNeet Ugc, Paper Leaked, Rajasthan, Student, suicide

Rajeev Sharma :- A tragic incident has surfaced from Rajasthan amid growing anxiety among students following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination. A medical aspirant, identified as Pradeep Mahich from Jhunjhunu district, allegedly died by suicide after reportedly falling into severe stress over the uncertainty surrounding the exam. According to police officials, Pradeep had been preparing for the medical entrance examination in Sikar for the past three years while living with his two sisters in a rented accommodation. He was enrolled in a private coaching institute and was said to be highly focused on securing admission to a government…

15 May

CNG prices hiked by Rs 2 per kg amid Hormuz tensions; auto and cab fares may rise

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingDiesel, Fair Price, Fuel, Increased, Petrol, Price

Gurpreet Singh :- As petrol and diesel prices continue to remain high, consumers have now been hit by another increase in fuel costs with compressed natural gas (CNG) prices rising in major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai. The latest hike comes amid growing global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz , a key international energy trade route, which has disrupted gas supply chains and pushed up fuel costs worldwide. New CNG rates in Delhi and Mumbai In the national capital, the price of CNG has been increased from Rs 77.09 per kg to Rs 79.09 per kg. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Mahanagar…

15 May

Key Meeting of Modi Council of Ministers Likely on May 21; Buzz Around Cabinet Reshuffle Intensifies

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Rajeev Sharma :- A crucial meeting of the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be held on May 21 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State with independent charge and other Ministers of State are expected to attend the meeting, sources said. The meeting is likely to focus on reviewing the performance of various ministries and departments, besides assessing the progress of major government schemes and welfare programmes being implemented across the country. Cabinet Expansion May Take Place in June Political circles in the national capital are also abuzz with speculation over…

15 May

After Fuel Prices, CNG Witnesses Major Revision as Iran Crisis Impacts Indian Market

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCNG

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India on Friday witnessed a significant increase in fuel prices as the ongoing conflict involving Iran sent shockwaves through global energy markets, forcing a revision in retail rates for petrol, diesel and CNG across major cities. The latest adjustment is the first retail fuel price hike in four years. Under the new rates, petrol prices have been raised by around Rs 3 per litre in metro cities. In Delhi, petrol is now priced at Rs 97.77 per litre, while Kolkata has recorded the steepest rise, taking the rate to Rs 108.74. Mumbai residents will now pay…

15 May

Breaking: Fuel Price Rise as Global Oil Shock Hits India, PM Modi Calls for Reduced Vehicle Use

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingDiesel, Petrol

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): fresh surge in fuel prices has hit consumers across India as instability in the Middle East continues to disrupt global crude oil markets. The revised rates have pushed petrol prices up by Rs 3 per litre, moving from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77, while diesel has climbed from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre. The increase follows rising international crude prices triggered by escalating tensions in key oil-producing regions. Analysts say uncertainty over supply routes and production levels has forced importing nations to brace for higher energy costs, with India among the countries feeling the…

14 May

CBI Granted Custody of Five Suspects in NEET-UG Exam Leak Conspiracy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBI custody, Exam Leak, Medical Entrance, NEET-UG, NTA Investigation

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Thursday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seven days of custody for five individuals arrested in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 examination leak. Special CBI Judge Ajay Gupta approved the agency’s request to interrogate the suspects as part of a broader effort to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy that led to the nationwide cancellation of the medical entrance test. The decision follows the government’s directive for a comprehensive inquiry into the "irregularities" surrounding the exam, which was held on May 3 and subsequently voided this past Tuesday. The arrested…