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PM lauds successful NEET-UG retest, stresses whole-of-government approach
The prime minister cited the example of the NEET retest and stressed on coordination between various ministries while adopting a "whole of government approach" in resolving issues
 "PM lauds successful NEET-UG retest, stresses whole-of-government approach")
PAC seeks explanation after Andaman chief secretary skips committee meeting
PAC chairperson K C Venugopal said the official, who was summoned by the panel, had last night intimated that he would not be present at the meeting on Wednesday
 "PAC seeks explanation after Andaman chief secretary skips committee meeting")
Hyderabad road renamed after Trump as US marks 250 years of independence
Telangana said the move reflects Hyderabad's growing role in strengthening cooperation between India and the United States across technology, investment and innovation
 "Hyderabad road renamed after Trump as US marks 250 years of independence")
What is Boss Scam? Govt advisory warns against CEO impersonation fraud
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre said cybercriminals are specifically targeting high-ranking executives and decision-makers by sending malicious files disguised as urgent documents
 "What is Boss Scam? Govt advisory warns against CEO impersonation fraud")
SC agrees to hear plea against surrender of 152 vacant medical seats in TN
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and others, including the Tamil Nadu government, seeking their responses
 "SC agrees to hear plea against surrender of 152 vacant medical seats in TN")
Nirav Modi ordered to pay over ₹100 cr to Bank of India by London Court
Nirav Modi, who is also the prime accused in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam case, was found liable for the principal amount of $4.1 million, along with accrued interest.
 "Nirav Modi ordered to pay over ₹100 cr to Bank of India by London Court")
Delhi under yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms; monsoon advances further
Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds; monsoon set to advance further while heavy rainfall is likely across western, southern and eastern India
 "Delhi under yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms; monsoon advances further")
UP govt launches crackdown on illegal coaching centres, several sealed
The crackdown gathered pace on Tuesday, with authorities in several districts issuing notices and sealing institutions found violating safety norms
 "UP govt launches crackdown on illegal coaching centres, several sealed")
Railway map redrawn: Odisha seeks SER merger as ECoR shrinks, SCoR surges
The creation of South Coast Railway has reduced East Coast Railway's footprint, prompting renewed demands to merge Odisha-based South Eastern Railway sections with ECoR
 "Railway map redrawn: Odisha seeks SER merger as ECoR shrinks, SCoR surges")
El Niño impact: Govt classifies 111 districts as 'most vulnerable'
A majority of the 111 'most vulnerable' districts are in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; the former accounts for 22 of them
 "El Niño impact: Govt classifies 111 districts as 'most vulnerable'")
AI is already rewriting reality, but getting women wrong, says UN Women
Organisation highlights bias, digital violence and lack of representation ahead of two global conferences
 "AI is already rewriting reality, but getting women wrong, says UN Women")
President Murmu confers Padma awards to Mammootty, Vijay Amritraj
On Republic Day eve, the government had announced 131 Padma awards for 2026, including five Padma Vibhushan awards
 "President Murmu confers Padma awards to Mammootty, Vijay Amritraj")
From chats to commerce: Why India is WhatsApp's most important market
With hundreds of millions of users, millions of businesses and a rapidly growing digital economy, India has become the most important market for WhatsApp
 "From chats to commerce: Why India is WhatsApp's most important market")
Govt revises FCRA penalties, tightens rules for foreign-funded NGOs
The orders were notified by the ministry on Monday under powers conferred by section 41(1) of the Act
 "Govt revises FCRA penalties, tightens rules for foreign-funded NGOs")
Every file reflects aspirations, citizens' lives: PM to young IAS officers
PM Modi told the young civil servants to dedicate themselves to nation-building with a strong sense of purpose, innovation and citizen-centric governance
 "Every file reflects aspirations, citizens' lives: PM to young IAS officers")
Haldia port in Bengal designated as 41st immigration checkpost in India
Last year in September, the Ministry designated 34 sea and river ports as immigration ports
 "Haldia port in Bengal designated as 41st immigration checkpost in India")
Monsoon arrives in Mumbai after two-week delay: How IMD declares onset
Mumbai witnessed widespread rainfall and an orange alert before IMD declared monsoon onset. Here's how the weather department determines whether the southwest monsoon has officially arrived
 "Monsoon arrives in Mumbai after two-week delay: How IMD declares onset")
In Nemai Ghosh's photographs, Satyajit Ray is always at work, creating
DAG's 'Faces and Facets' brings together photographs from Ghosh's 25-year association with Satyajit Ray, capturing the filmmaker at work, at home and on set
 "In Nemai Ghosh's photographs, Satyajit Ray is always at work, creating")
Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits preliminary report to UP govt
The preliminary report was submitted by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad
 "Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits preliminary report to UP govt")
Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll raises to 9, 69 hospitalised
The health department, in its release, said that all the deceased are women. Seven of them were from Odisha and two from Assam
 "Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak: Death toll raises to 9, 69 hospitalised")