Parliamentary panel looking into NEET, OSM issues seeks answers from NTA, CBSE
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) A Parliamentary panel has asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to define what constitutes a “paper leak” in its definition and whether any paper leaks have occurred in exams it conducted since 2018, sources said. The panel’s questionnaire follows NTA officials’ appearance before it last week, where they contended that […]
‘INDIA janbandhan’ united, 23 parties have confirmed participation: Congress
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the “INDIA janbandhan” meeting at the Constitution Club here on Monday, the Congress said and asserted that the opposition bloc continues to stand united through its diversity. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there are some parties that have expressed their inability to […]
LPG Price Hike: Govt says rates in India among world’s lowest despite 46 pc jump in global benchmark
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally despite a sharp rise in international LPG prices triggered by disruptions in West Asia, the government said on Sunday, a day after increasing domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 per cylinder. The price of a 14.2-kg domestic […]
Opposition parties criticise domestic LPG price hike
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Opposition parties on Sunday criticised the Modi government over the domestic LPG price hike, saying frequent increases in fuel prices are further burdening ordinary households which are already struggling due to inflation. The government, however, stated that Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally […]
NEET-UG 2026: NTA dismisses claims of re-exam paper ‘leak’, warns of action
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed as “false” and “fraudulent” claims circulating on social media about alleged leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper and warned of strict action against those spreading such content. In a statement on X, the agency said messages claiming a “leak”, advance access […]
India world’s fastest-growing major economy even as many face uncertainty: Rajnath
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that at a time when many countries are facing economic uncertainty, India continues to stand out as the “world’s fastest-growing major economy”. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “India’s economy grew by 7.7 per cent in FY 2025-26, with growth accelerating to 7.8 per cent […]
Army conference deliberates emerging challenges in tactical, technological domains
Jaipur: A review of security situation along the western sector and the measures to enhance operational preparedness was held during a two-day Formation Commanders’ Conference of Army’s south western command here, officials said on Saturday. The conference, held on June 5 and 6, was chaired by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, commander of the Jaipur-based Sapta […]
Railways undertake electronic interlocking in Jammu-Udhampur section
Four trains cancelled Jammu: The Northern Railway’s Jammu division has upgraded major infrastructure by commissioning an advanced electronic interlocking (EI) system at Bajalta station on the Jammu Tawi-Udhampur section to enhance passenger safety and ensure smoother train operations, officials said on Saturday. Officials said due to the ongoing work, four trains have been cancelled, […]
India no longer weak, has become powerful: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted India had emerged as a strong nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that its stature has risen on the global stage. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a plantation programme on World Environment Day, Singh, who is on a three-day tour to […]