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SC seeks Centre, states' response on use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship

Plea has sought directions to the Centre, states and the Election Commission to ensure that Aadhaar is used as a proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address and date of birth

Telegram access curbed before Neet-UG re-examination, NTA welcomes move

Centre has restricted Telegram access till June 22 and disabled message editing till June 30 after NTA flagged concerns over examination-related fraud ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination

Govt temporarily blocks Telegram messaging app ahead of Neet-UG re-exam

Measures were taken in the interest of public order in response to the organised use of Telegram by cheating rackets to target candidates appearing for the Neet (UG) 2026 re-examination

Rain, thunderstorms to continue across India; monsoon eyes further advance

The northern limit of monsoon continues to pass through parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar and conditions remain favourable for further advancement in the coming days

Akal Takht declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'Guru Dokhi', summons MLAs

The Sikh clergy also summoned all Sikh MLAs, regardless of party affiliation, from the state and the Punjab Cabinet before the Akal Takht on June 29 in connection with an anti-sacrilege law

Home Secretary reviews security, logistics for NEET re-exam on June 21

Union Home Secretary reviewed preparations for the NEET (UG) Re-examination 2026, directing states and central agencies to ensure strict security, smooth travel and a flawless examination process

Odisha plans Sports Valley, stadiums in every block under ₹5,000-cr push

The state government will invest more than ₹5,000 crore in sports infrastructure, including a mega Sports Valley near Bhubaneswar and stadiums across all 314 blocks

39% students worry about stable jobs, SC-appointed task force finds

The NTF cautioned that its student sample is preliminary and non-representative, but said employment worries and weak campus support point to deeper distress in HEIs

US Trade Representative Greer to visit India on June 23-24 for talks

Greer is scheduled to visit India on June 23-24 for discussions aimed at finalising an interim trade agreement between New Delhi and Washington

FSSAI flags 15 food brands for misleading 'healthy', 'organic' labels

The notices cover products ranging from health supplements and breads to snacks, juices and organic foods

PM Modi welcomes West Asia deal, hopes 'implementation will bring peace'

The prime minister said India looks forward to deliberations on the remaining issues, reaching a sustainable final agreement

Centre allocates ₹8,500 cr for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM Adhikari

Under the Gram Sadak Yojana, allocations worth ₹2,400 crore have been approved and ₹1,000 crore released by the Centre, CM said

From 5 children in 1971 to 2 today: How India's fertility rate transformed

According to NFHS-5, India's fertility rate dropped below the replacement threshold of 2.1 during 2019-21 and has remained there since

Fire breaks out at kidney hospital in Delhi's Dabri, no casualties reported

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, though preliminary information indicates that the blaze was confined to the electrical box

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall as monsoon advances across parts of India

Heavy rainfall warning for Northeast and southern states; thunderstorms likely over Northwest India

FSSAI issues notices to 8 food companies for misleading claims on packaging

The companies served notices include Emami Healthy & Tasty, Health Aid, Troovy, The Healthy Factory, Healthy Master, Healthy Choice, Plan B and Neuherbs

4 jump off train after fire rumour, crushed by another train in MP's Morena

Fire rumour sparks panic aboard Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express; four passengers who jumped onto tracks are fatally struck by a passing train

Disclose Board exam answer sheet procurement, tender process: CIC to CBSE

CIC has directed CBSE to disclose permissible details on board exam answer book procurement and expenditure, stressing transparency in public procurement

Examinees resort to stone-pelting at Bihar station over shortage of trains

Pataliputra railway station witnessed chaos late Saturday night as a large number of Excise Constable exam candidates gathered, with disturbances continuing into early Sunday

FM says Rahul Gandhi undermines India's gains, rejects looming crisis claim

At a BJP event, the finance minister said Rahul Gandhi was using Lok Sabha speeches to decry India's progress even during crises such as Covid-19 and West Asia