CBI arrests retired professor on NTA panel that set NEET paper

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a retired chemistry professor in Latur, identifying him as a key accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. PV Kulkarni, a veteran with over three decades in academia, served on the National Testing Agency (NTA) panel responsible for setting the question paper. The Mechanics of the … Read more

Up Rain Death: 89 killed as thunderstorm batters Uttar Pradesh | India News

At least 89 people have been killed after powerful thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning swept across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. An official state damage report indicates that the extreme weather caused widespread destruction across several districts. Devastation Across Multiple Districts The casualties were concentrated in several areas, with Prayagraj being the worst hit and reporting … Read more

PM Modi tells SPG to cut convoy by half, govt depts to adopt austerity measures | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially reduced the size of his carcade, marking a significant shift toward austerity. This move is intended to serve as a nudge for other government entities to adopt similar practices. Reducing the Convoy The Prime Minister has instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite security corps responsible for his … Read more

Tvk Vijay: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets AIADMK rebel leaders ahead of crucial floor test | India News

Tamil Nadu is facing a significant political showdown as Chief Minister Vijay prepares for an upcoming floor test. On Tuesday, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister visited the residence of AIADMK MLA C Ve Shanmugam to meet with rebel leaders shortly after the faction extended its support to the TVK government. Internal Rift Within AIADMK A … Read more

Suvendu govt appoints Bengal top poll officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal as chief secretary | India News

The West Bengal government has appointed Manoj Kumar Agarwal as the state’s chief secretary. Agarwal, who previously served as the chief electoral officer (CEO), was the top official responsible for overseeing and conducting elections in the state. The chief secretary serves as the senior-most IAS officer and the top bureaucrat of the state government. In … Read more

West Bengal Cabinet: Suvendu Adhikari allocates key portfolios to 5 ministers – check list | India News

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s newly elected government in West Bengal has officially allocated portfolios to five ministers on Monday. These appointments follow the first cabinet meeting of the BJP government, which was chaired by Adhikari and attended by senior officials and the newly sworn-in ministers. Cabinet Portfolio Allocations The government has assigned key responsibilities to … Read more

Vijay’s event rewrites Tamil Nadu’s political grammar | India News

C Joseph Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has officially assumed office as the 18th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In a ceremony held on Sunday at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Governor R V Arlekar administered the oath of office before a massive gathering of TVK cadre, film industry personalities, and alliance partners. … Read more

Congress yet to name chief minister, Kerala suspense on | India News

The High-Stakes Game of Leadership Selection in Kerala The current suspense surrounding the appointment of the next Chief Minister in Kerala is more than just a party internal matter; We see a masterclass in the complex dynamics of Indian coalition politics. When the Congress high command shifts the decision-making process to New Delhi, it signals … Read more

Delhi on high alert: Intel agencies warn of terror attacks; security beefed up at BJP HQ | India News

Delhi has been placed on high alert following intelligence inputs that indicate a possible terror threat. In response, Delhi Police and various security agencies have intensified surveillance across multiple sensitive locations throughout the city. Heightened Surveillance and Security Measures Authorities have implemented strict monitoring of suspicious movements, unattended objects and vehicles parked in sensitive zones. … Read more

Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani appointed next CDS; Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan to head Navy | India News

The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani (Retd.) as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). In a simultaneous announcement, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was named as the next Chief of Naval Staff. New Leadership for the Chief of Defence Staff Lt Gen Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd.), is set … Read more