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Par panel flags concerns over CUET, calls for review of exam design

A parliamentary panel has called for a review of CUET's design, saying its MCQ format may not adequately assess humanities and social sciences students

If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi

Trump also offered condolences over the deaths of three Indian sailors in recent US military strikes

Stakeholders back Bill to decriminalise politics, says panel chief Sarangi

Addressing a press conference, Sarangi said that the stakeholders extended support to the bill and also submitted some written comments and suggestions

Movement on 'right track' to become political party by July: Annamalai

Annamalai said that membership was taking place not only online but also by meeting the people directly

Strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul Gandhi slams Telegram 'ban'

Instant messaging app Telegram has stopped working for existing users in India after the government temporarily restricted access to the app, but it continues to remain operational through the VPN

False narratives being created to stop India's rise, says RSS chief Bhagwat

Bhagwat asserted that India's rise was important not only for itself but for global welfare

Sena (UBT) alleges ₹50 cr lure offers, issues whip to MPs amid split buzz

The development comes as at least six of the nine Sena (UBT) MPs are speculated to be preparing to form a separate group in the Lok Sabha

Rajasthan court sends man accused of spying for Pak to 5-day police custody

The accused, Mustaq Ali (26), was produced before the court of Special Judicial Magistrate, Jaipur Metropolitan-I, by the CID (Intelligence), following his arrest on Tuesday

RSS alleges petrol bomb attack on Ranchi office; SIT to probe incident

The incident took place around 12.30 am at the RSS office in Nivaranpur in the Chutia police station area, according to RSS functionaries

Telegram moves Delhi HC against curbs imposed ahead of Neet UG re-exam

On Tuesday, the government ordered the temporary suspension of Telegram's services across India until June 22, ahead of the Neet UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21

India has 'punished' over 150 mn users by banning Telegram: CEO Durov

Pavel Durov said banning Telegram would do little to curb the circulation of leaked content and would push such activity to other platforms

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over next five days

The Met Department has forecast rain activity across Delhi-NCR till at least June 21, with cloudy skies, thunderstorms and strong winds expected intermittently over the next five days

Delhi's Govindpuri fire toll rises to 4; four held for alleged arson

The fire broke out around 2 am on June 12 in a multi-storey residential building in Tughlakabad Extension in southeast Delhi

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET-UG retest as govt cites paper leak risks

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

K'taka HC declares arrest of Gameskraft founders Illegal, orders release

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the ED's arrest of three Gameskraft founders was illegal and ordered their immediate release

Urban water crisis persists as cities underinvest in supply systems

Despite adequate water availability, India's cities continue to face recurring shortages as weak governance, poor planning and underfunded municipal bodies undermine water management

IFAT alleges thousands of Flipkart warehouse workers strike over wages

The workers are demanding restoration of wages, compliance with minimum wage norms and improved workplace facilities, according to the workers' federation

Telangana govt to unveil road named after Trump in Hyderabad on June 23

Telangana will inaugurate 'Donald Trump Avenue' near the US Consulate in Hyderabad as part of its push to project the state as a global innovation hub

Google removes Telegram from Play Store ahead of NEET, Apple to follow suit

Google delists Telegram in India following a government order aimed at preventing NEET paper leaks; Apple is expected to follow suit

From Telegram curbs to AI checks: Inside Neet-UG re-exam security plan

Ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam, authorities have rolled out stricter security measures -- from Telegram restrictions and AI monitoring to biometric checks and tighter centre controls