‘NEET papers sold for Rs 30-32 lakh, cops traced burnt documents’, admit mastermind & students

‘NEET papers sold for Rs 30-32 lakh, cops traced burnt documents’, admit mastermind & students

New Delhi/Patna, June 20 - The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2024 paper leak fiasco saw a fresh twist on Thursday with the accused persons confessing before the police that question papers were arranged for certain candidates a day before the exam for which

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RBI to be positioned as model for Global South: Shaktikanta Das

RBI to be positioned as model for Global South: Shaktikanta Das

Mumbai, June 20 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that "necessary policy actions" are on the anvil for positioning the Reserve Bank as a model central bank of the Global South.

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SC issues notice on plea seeking directions to NBE on NEET (PG) exam question paper, answer key

SC issues notice on plea seeking directions to NBE on NEET (PG) exam question paper, answer key

New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea seeking directions to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to release the question paper and answer key of the NEET (PG) examination.

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Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt’s quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc

Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt’s quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc

New Delhi, June 20 - In a major blow to the Bihar government, the Patna High Court on Thursday struck down the decision to increase the reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes

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Delhi court reserves order on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in excise policy case

Delhi court reserves order on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in excise policy case

New Delhi, June 20 - A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea and his application to allow his wife Sunita Kejriwal to be present during his medical examination.

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Multi-layered security for PM Modi’s packed two-day visit to Kashmir

Multi-layered security for PM Modi’s packed two-day visit to Kashmir

Srinagar, June 20 - A multi-layered security is in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to J&K from Thursday, said officials here.

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NEET (UG) paper leak: SC stays proceedings pending before various High Courts

NEET (UG) paper leak: SC stays proceedings pending before various High Courts

New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the proceedings pending before various High Courts of the country pertaining to the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak.

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TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

Chennai, June 20 - The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families.

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India to make huge progress on back of young population, rapid development: NSE CEO

India to make huge progress on back of young population, rapid development: NSE CEO

Mumbai, June 20 - Riding on a young talented population, rapid technological developments and overall economic growth, India will be able to generate more wealth in comparison to other countries in years to come, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of National

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Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar

Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, June 20 - Extensive preparations have been going on for the last five days to ensure the grand success of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in J&K’s Srinagar city in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to participate.

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Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington

Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington

New Delhi, June 20 - The Indian Embassy in the US has organised a Yo

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World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite

World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite

United Nations, June 20 - Citizens from around the globe will gather here on Friday to show the uniting power of yoga across boundaries and divisions as the world organisation celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga.

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Israel’s military spokesman says Hamas ‘cannot be eliminated’

Israel’s military spokesman says Hamas ‘cannot be eliminated’

Jerusalem, June 20 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas "cannot be eliminated" and suggested that only a swap deal could secure the release of all hostages still held in Gaza.

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UP Board students to study 10 subjects, 3 languages now

UP Board students to study 10 subjects, 3 languages now

Lucknow, June 20 - In compliance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, the Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate Education -- Uttar Pradesh Board -- is set to implement significant changes for classes 9 and 10 starting from the

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4 Adani ports make it to World Bank’s global ‘Container Port Performance Index’

4 Adani ports make it to World Bank’s global ‘Container Port Performance Index’

Ahmedabad, June 19 - Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Wednesday said four of its ports have been featured in the prestigious 'Container Port Performance (CPP) Index 2023', developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Major breakthrough in Reasi terror attack, says J&K Police

Major breakthrough in Reasi terror attack, says J&K Police

Jammu, June 19 - J&K Police on Wednesday said "a major breakthrough" has been made in the June 9 Reasi terror attack, in which 9 pilgrims were killed and 44 others injured, with the arrest of a terror associate.

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PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University, terms it ‘symbol of India’s academic heritage’

PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University, terms it ‘symbol of India’s academic heritage’

Patna, June 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir district on Wednesday and described it as 'symbol of India's vibrant cultural exchange and academic heritage'.

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Kharge writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, RS Chairman over relocation of statues in Parliament

Kharge writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, RS Chairman over relocation of statues in Parliament

New Delhi, June 19 - Amid the verbal exchange between BJP and the Opposition over shifting of statues inside the Parliament House complex, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman and demanded

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Will sit on indefinite fast if water issue not resolved by June 21: Atishi writes to PM

Will sit on indefinite fast if water issue not resolved by June 21: Atishi writes to PM

New Delhi, June 19 - Delhi Water Minister, Atishi Marlena, on Wednesday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national Capital and threatened to sit on an indefinite fast if Delhi doesn’t start getting “its share

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Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K’s Baramulla

Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K’s Baramulla

Srinagar, June 19 - Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with the security forces in J&K’s Baramulla district.

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