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28 May

Pleasant Weather Boosts Turnout as Himachal Votes in Second Phase of Panchayat Polls

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The second phase of Panchayati Raj elections commenced across Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, with voting taking place in 1,276 gram panchayats spread across different districts of the state. Polling began early in the morning under tight security arrangements and is scheduled to continue till 3 pm. According to election authorities, more than 17 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in this phase. The electorate includes over 8.74 lakh men, around 8.55 lakh women, and several voters registered under the “other” category. Officials from the State Election Commission stated that all polling stations had been equipped…

27 May

Delhi Court Remands Paediatrician and Physics Tutor to Five Days of CBI Custody in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— A Delhi court on Wednesday remanded a Latur-based paediatrician and a physics tutor to five days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody in connection with the escalating NEET-UG paper leak scandal. Special Judge Vidya Prakash, acting as the Duty Metropolitan Magistrate, accepted the agency’s application to interrogating both individuals further to unearth the deeper conspiracy behind the leakage and illicit distribution of the national medical entrance examination papers. The first accused, Dr. Manoj Shirure, was arrested by the CBI for allegedly playing a critical role in facilitating access to leaked chemistry questions for three students,…

27 May

Canada Announces Trade Mission to India as Piyush Goyal Pushes Stronger Investment Ties in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has announced a “Team Canada” trade mission to India scheduled for November, aimed at deepening economic cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence, clean energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, nuclear energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. India and Canada also reaffirmed their long-term ambition of expanding bilateral trade toward a $50 billion target, as India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in high-level discussions with Canadian ministers, investors, and business leaders in Toronto, with a strong focus on accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Goyal began his three-day visit in the Canadian…

27 May

60-Year-Old Security Guard Crushed to Death in Delhi; Four Arrested Over Revenge Killing

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Rajeev Sharma :- A shocking murder case has surfaced in the national capital after a 60-year-old security guard was brutally killed in what police described as a revenge attack stemming from an old dispute. Delhi Police have arrested four accused, including two minors, in connection with the gruesome crime that took place on May 24, 2026. According to investigators, the accused first threatened the elderly guard before assaulting him with sticks. They later allegedly ran him over twice with a Mahindra Bolero Neo vehicle, leading to his death on the spot. Police said the murder was carefully planned following an…

27 May

Ed raids former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in money-laundering case

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday carried out searches at properties linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with a money-laundering investigation. The agency conducted raids at 12 locations across Kerala under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), including a rented residence used by Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. The case centres around allegations that Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) paid Rs 1.72 crore to Exalogic Solutions, a company owned by Vijayan’s daughter T Veena, between 2018 and 2019 without receiving any services in return. Investigators suspect the payments were illegal. The searches came a…

27 May

India Rejects China-Pakistan References to Jammu & Kashmir in Joint Statement

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India on Tuesday strongly rejected what it termed as “unwarranted references” to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the recent joint statement issued by China and Pakistan, reiterating that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of the country. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s position on the matter remains firm and well known to all concerned parties. He stated that India categorically rejects any reference made to Jammu & Kashmir in the joint statement, emphasizing that no external country has any locus standi…

27 May

Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Exam Irregularities, Questions Government’s Ability to Safeguard Students’ Future

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing controversy over alleged irregularities in several competitive and academic examinations across the country, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing it of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the education system. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal raised serious concerns over repeated reports of examination-related lapses and questioned the government’s ability to conduct national-level tests effectively. Referring to controversies surrounding NEET, CBSE Class 12, SSC GD, and fresh complaints linked to B.Tech examinations, Kejriwal said the pattern of repeated disruptions reflected a deeper institutional failure. In…

26 May

High-Stakes Evacuation: Over 230 Passengers Safe After Smoke Detected on IndiGo Flight at Bengaluru Airport

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Bengaluru (Gurpreet Singh): More than 230 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from an IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday evening after smoke was detected inside the cabin. The incident triggered an immediate emergency response on the tarmac, though officials confirmed that no injuries were reported during the sudden evacuation process. The incident occurred while IndiGo flight 6E 6017, a scheduled service from Bengaluru to Chennai, was taxiing out toward the runway in preparation for departure. According to an official statement released by the airline, crew members noticed smoke inside the cabin of the Airbus A321…

26 May

CNG Gets Costlier Again in Delhi-NCR as Fuel Prices Continue Upward Trend

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Consumers across Delhi-NCR faced another increase in fuel expenses on Tuesday after compressed natural gas (CNG) prices were raised by ₹2 per kilogram, pushing the retail rate to ₹83.09 per kg. The latest revision adds to the ongoing rise in energy costs that has already impacted petrol and diesel users in recent weeks. This marks yet another upward adjustment in CNG rates within a short span, reflecting sustained pressure on fuel retailers amid instability in international crude markets. Since the middle of May, CNG prices have been revised several times, steadily increasing the financial burden on private…

26 May

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

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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…