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23 Jun

India Mobilises Support After Qatar Industrial Blast Claims Lives of 12 Citizens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Qatar

Doha/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has intensified its outreach efforts in Qatar following the deadly explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which claimed the lives of 12 Indian nationals and left several others injured. Expressing grief over the tragedy, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said India stands firmly with the affected families and is closely coordinating with Qatari authorities to ensure all necessary assistance reaches those impacted. The Indian Embassy in Doha has activated emergency response mechanisms and is maintaining direct contact with local officials, hospitals and community representatives. Embassy teams are also assisting families of…

22 Jun

Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire: 15 students killed, several injured in Aliganj blaze

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBrajesh Pathak, Coaching Centre, Fire tragedy, Lucknow, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh)—At least 15 students were killed and several others suffered injuries after a massive fire tore through a private coaching centre in the Aliganj area of Lucknow on Monday afternoon. The tragic incident triggered a large-scale rescue operation and prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to immediately order a high-level inquiry to determine the cause of the blaze and assess potential safety lapses. The fire broke out around 3:00 pm in Sector-D of Aliganj inside a three-storey commercial building. The lower floors of the structure housed a pet shop and a gaming zone, while the third floor accommodated the…

22 Jun

NTA Refutes Viral NEET-UG 2026 Clip, Says Misinformation Campaign Under Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNEET, NTA

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a clarification after a video related to NEET-UG 2026 gained traction on social media, asserting that the content is fabricated and does not reflect the reality of the examination process. The agency stated that the entrance examination was conducted successfully across the country under strict monitoring and security arrangements. It emphasized that the claims being circulated through the viral video are misleading and have the potential to create unnecessary panic among candidates and their families. According to officials, authorities are treating the circulation of false information seriously. The NTA…

21 Jun

CBSE Begins Gradual Rollout of Class 12 Re-evaluation and Verification Results via DigiLocker

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Board of Secondary Education announced on Sunday that it has officially begun releasing the outcomes of applications submitted by Class 12 candidates under its post-result services. The revised evaluations and marksheet updates are being progressively uploaded onto the digital credential platform DigiLocker. Candidates whose scores have been adjusted following the verification of observed discrepancies or detailed answer sheet re-evaluations can immediately access their updated academic portfolios using the specialized portal. The board specified that the deployment of outcomes follows a phased roll-out strategy, with updates issued dynamically as the technical evaluation of individual student…

21 Jun

Armed Nihangs Storm Uttarakhand Gurdwara, Take Devotee Hostage to Demand Release of Detained Members

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiahostage crisis, Nagrasu Gurdwara, Nihang Sikhs, Rudraprayag, Standoff

RUDRAPRAYAG (Gurpreet Singh): A tense standoff continued into its second day at the Nagrasu gurdwara along the Badrinath Highway after a group of armed Nihang Sikhs allegedly stormed the shrine, vandalised parts of the property, and took a Sikh devotee hostage on the rooftop. The group, armed with spears, swords, axes, and kirpans, barricaded themselves on the third floor and terrace of the shrine on Saturday evening to demand the immediate release of four faction members arrested after a violent clash in Chamoli last week. The unfolding crisis prompted a massive deployment of the Uttarakhand Police, the Provincial Armed Constabulary,…

21 Jun

Fresh Harappan Remains Unearthed at Rakhigarhi Reveal Wealth of Ancient Burial Artifacts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHarappan skeletons, Indus Valley Civilisation, Rakhigarhi excavation

Rakhigarhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has achieved a major breakthrough at Rakhigarhi, recognized as the most expansive site belonging to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. During its latest digging cycle, a team of researchers uncovered eight skeletal remains within a mature Harappan burial ground designated as Mound Number 7. ASI Superintending Archaeologist Manoj Saxena confirmed that five of these specimens have been successfully extracted, with three sent to the Anthropological Survey of India in Kolkata for physical examination and another specimen transferred to the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow to undergo genetic sequencing. Initial…

21 Jun

Ahead of NEET Re-Exam, Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Public Not to Add to Students’ Mental Stress

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDharmendra Pradhan, National Testing Agency, NEET Aspirants, NEET re-exam, NEET UG 2026, Student Mental Health

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): With the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination approaching, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to political leaders, institutions and the public to act responsibly and avoid anything that could further affect the mental well-being of lakhs of students preparing for the high-stakes medical entrance test. The minister's remarks come amid heightened anxiety among candidates following the cancellation of the earlier NEET-UG examination and the subsequent decision to conduct a re-test on June 21. Pradhan stressed that students have already faced considerable emotional pressure and should not be subjected to additional uncertainty through rumours, misinformation or unnecessary controversy.…

21 Jun

West Bengal Police Apprehend Jahangir Khan’s Wife Regina Bibi for Alleged Conspiratorial Assault on Law Enforcement Facility

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Falta (Gurpreet Singh): Law enforcement authorities on Saturday arrested Regina Bibi, the wife of Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, for her suspected role as the mastermind behind a violent raid on the Falta police station earlier this month. The suspect had been evading law enforcement since the outbreak of violence but was successfully captured in the Julpia region of South 24 Parganas district following actionable intelligence received by investigators. Police officials state that Regina Bibi acted as the chief strategist behind the mobilization of a large crowd aimed at forcefully liberating her husband from state custody. Khan had been detained…

21 Jun

International Day of Yoga: PM Modi Celebrates Global Unity and Healthy Ageing in Kolkata

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHealthy Ageing, International Yoga Day, Kolkata event, Narendra Modi

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday, describing the traditional practice as a massive global movement that unites diverse cultures. Addressing a major gathering in Kolkata, Modi noted that June 21, the longest day of the calendar year, has successfully evolved into an international symbol of wellness and community spirit. He extended warm congratulations to people across the globe for embracing the occasion with such enthusiasm. The Prime Minister also took the opportunity to praise the residents of Kolkata for their active participation in the "Swachhata Se Swagat" cleanliness campaign. Connecting…

20 Jun

Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Commission Three Indigenous Warships in Kolkata

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Technology

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities are set for a major enhancement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in West Bengal to preside over a historic triple-induction ceremony at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata. Scheduled for Sunday morning, the commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray marks a critical milestone in India's pursuit of defense self-reliance, with the Prime Minister slated to address the naval gathering immediately following the official induction. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, the three vessels have been…