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Pradhan says NEET-UG to move online next year after paper leak row
The Centre announced a June 21 retest for NEET-UG 2026 and said the medical entrance examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year
 "Pradhan says NEET-UG to move online next year after paper leak row")
SCoR and Rayagada division face manpower gaps as rly zones delay transfers
The Railway Board has warned that delays in staff transfers could disrupt the operational launch of South Coast Railway and Rayagada division on June 1
 "SCoR and Rayagada division face manpower gaps as rly zones delay transfers")
MP High Court declares disputed Bhojshala complex a Saraswati temple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar is a Saraswati temple and quashed the 2003 ASI order
 "MP High Court declares disputed Bhojshala complex a Saraswati temple")
Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, says IMD
The monsoon, the primary rain-bearing system, normally arrives in Kerala around June 1 and advances northwards to cover other parts of the country
 "Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, says IMD")
NEET UG to be computer based from next year, says govt after paper leak row
Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Friday that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) will be conducted in a computer-based format starting next year.
 "NEET UG to be computer based from next year, says govt after paper leak row")
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala by May 26; heatwave to prevail over north
The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that the southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 26, with a model error of ± 4 days
 "Monsoon likely to hit Kerala by May 26; heatwave to prevail over north")
EC to conduct SIR of electoral rolls in Odisha from May 30, says CEO
The exercise will continue till June 28, while the final electoral rolls after the revision will be published on September 6
 "EC to conduct SIR of electoral rolls in Odisha from May 30, says CEO")
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected unopposed as West Bengal assembly Speaker
The pro tem Speaker declared Bose elected as the Speaker of the assembly after all 207 BJP legislators extended their support in his favour
 "BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected unopposed as West Bengal assembly Speaker")
Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar dies of snakebite in Karnataka
The incident occurred on Thursday night when Bhatikar (38) was on his way to Dandeli village in Karnataka
 "Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar dies of snakebite in Karnataka")
CBI conducts searches in Haryana bank scam case; seizes digital evidence
Certain officials of IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, in connivance with public servants of the Haryana govt, allegedly misappropriated government funds through fraudulent means
 "CBI conducts searches in Haryana bank scam case; seizes digital evidence")
Compromised PM didn't sign deal but bargain for Adani's release: Rahul
His remarks came after the US government agreed to settle the lawsuit filed against billionaire businessman Gautam Adani
 "Compromised PM didn't sign deal but bargain for Adani's release: Rahul")
NTA schedules NEET-UG re-exam for June 21 amid probe into paper leak
The NTA had on Tuesday announced the cancellation of NEET-UG and said the CBI would carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities linked to the exam
 "NTA schedules NEET-UG re-exam for June 21 amid probe into paper leak")
Heatwave to intensify in north India; rain likely in south, Northeast
Large swathes of northwest and central India are bracing for more heat as the IMD predicts heatwave and warm night conditions, while northeastern and southern parts of the country may witness rainfall
 "Heatwave to intensify in north India; rain likely in south, Northeast")
Ayush ministry, BHASHINI ink MoU to strengthen multilingual services
The Ministry of Ayush, through the Ayush Grid initiative, is working across healthcare, capacity building, research, drug administration, and related sectors
 "Ayush ministry, BHASHINI ink MoU to strengthen multilingual services")
Cong links Indo-US trade deal to US's move to drop charges against Adani
The opposition party's attack came after media reports claimed that US authorities are moving to settle the fraud charges against the Indian billionaire
 "Cong links Indo-US trade deal to US's move to drop charges against Adani")
Delhi voter list revision exercise to begin from June 30: Officials
The Election Commission earlier in the day announced the rollout of SIR in 16 states and three Union territories, including Delhi, in a phased manner beginning May 30
 "Delhi voter list revision exercise to begin from June 30: Officials")
SC says free and fair polls need an independent Election Commission
The law replaces the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister on the three-member Selection Committee
 "SC says free and fair polls need an independent Election Commission")
Excise case: Justice Sharma takes contempt action against Kejriwal, Sisodia
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings against AAP leaders over alleged social media attacks linked to the excise policy case
 "Excise case: Justice Sharma takes contempt action against Kejriwal, Sisodia")
Delhi HC judge to initiate contempt action in liquor excise policy case
The court had earlier decided to appoint senior lawyers as amici curiae to represent the unrepresented respondents, i..e AAP leaders Kejriwal, Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak
State ministers downsize convoys to champion austerity measures
This comes days after PM Modi called for reducing fuel consumption
 "State ministers downsize convoys to champion austerity measures")