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No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that there was no tampering with the OMR sheets of candidates of the NEET-UG re-test.

US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US envoy Sergio Gor said Washington may reconsider its travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, citing steps by the Centre and Omar Abdullah government to improve safety

Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit

Fire and Emergency Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the fire brigade received the call at 2.07 am and began rescue operations a minute later.

Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One minister to visit one university every day

In a major outreach to Gen Z, the Modi govt is planning to send one Union minister to one university every day to engage with the youth, discuss their concerns and better understand their perspectives

India can showcase AI-led 'autonomous enterprise' vision: SAP APAC Prez

India is among SAP's fastest-growing markets globally and has the potential to emerge as a "first mover" in the AI race, said APAC President Verena Siow

Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model

Highway developers flag concerns over arbitration, traffic-risk allocation and termination provisions, warning that unresolved issues could deter private participation

Give women farmers a fair field, reap ₹2 trillion more, says report

Study finds that unequal access to land, finance and technology is leaving India's farm potential untapped

Crop protection firms seek 5-year data protection in Pesticides Bil

Crop protection firms seek five-year data protection to spur new pesticide molecules, boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen exports

SC seeks Centre's roadmap to institutionalise NTA after NEET paper leaks

Court seeks details of permanent infrastructure, specialised personnel and technology-led safeguards to strengthen examination security and institutional memory

Monsoon crop sowing caught up after July rains: Agri Secy Atish Chandra

Sowing of most crops, including pulses, oilseeds and cotton, is progressing satisfactorily, according to Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra.

WB may separate land, industry policies to boost investments: MoS Industry

The West Bengal government is likely to come out with separate policies for land and industry to attract investments in the state, a minister said on Wednesday.

Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI

FSSAI said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and other companies have withdrawn misleading '100% ' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions

RE bidding activity declines to 14.7 GW in FY26 from 40.6 GW: ICRA

Renewable energy bidding slowed amid delays in signing power agreements and transmission constraints, while ICRA expects capacity addition to moderate to 45 GW in FY27

SC asks Centre to link fuel sale with valid insurance, start pilot in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to implement its direction for a pilot project by which fuel for vehicles would be refused at petrol pumps unless they have valid insurance.

Indian medical body questions NTA's anti-paper leak measures in SC

FAIMA has questioned before the Supreme Court the adequacy of measures enumerated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb examination paper leaks

J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-month ultimatum to the state government to resolve issues.

Mumbai 26/11 case: In absentia trial process begins against Hafiz Saeed

MEA said that India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, and urged the global community to recognise the gravity of terror attacks and strengthen collective action

Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'

The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or modify a decision taken by the minister in charge

ACB seeks 14-day judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

In its submissions to Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, the ACB sought the police custody of only one of the total six accused, Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB

Coal scam cases: SC asks Delhi HC to dispose of appeals in four weeks

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the orders after it was pointed out that in some coal scam cases the accused have moved the high court for relief