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NEET vs JEE, CAT, UPSC: Why some national exams inspire more public trust
From NEET and JEE to UPSC and CAT, India's top competitive exams shape millions of careers. But recent controversies have exposed stark differences in how students view the credibility of exam systems
 "NEET vs JEE, CAT, UPSC: Why some national exams inspire more public trust")
Buying a home? UP regulator lists 6 steps to check property's legality
UPRERA advises people to verify land title, complaints against builder and project progress before booking homes
 "Buying a home? UP regulator lists 6 steps to check property's legality")
From crude to pump: How petrol is priced in India and who gets what share
Petrol and diesel prices are rising again amid the West Asia crisis. Here's how fuel prices are calculated in India and who earns what from every litre sold at the pump
 "From crude to pump: How petrol is priced in India and who gets what share")
Startup funding, exits evolve as investors demand profitability discipline
As startups increasingly tap public markets, investors are becoming more selective and demanding clearer paths to profitability than during the 2021 boom
 "Startup funding, exits evolve as investors demand profitability discipline")
Q4 results: Tata Steel, Godrej, SAIL, Cochin Shipyard among 140 on May 15
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Power Grid Corporation, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Solar Industries India, Deepak Nitrite, and NHPC are also to release their January-March earnings today
 "Q4 results: Tata Steel, Godrej, SAIL, Cochin Shipyard among 140 on May 15")
After Mumbai, CNG prices hiked in Delhi by ₹2 amid fuel supply concerns
CNG in the national capital will now cost ₹79.09 per kg, up from ₹77.09, while in Mumbai, the fuel is now priced at ₹84 per kg
 "After Mumbai, CNG prices hiked in Delhi by ₹2 amid fuel supply concerns")
OMCs hike petrol, diesel prices in four metros amid West Asia crisis
Petrol in the national capital will now cost ₹97.77 per litre, up from ₹94.77, while diesel will be priced at ₹90.67 per litre, compared with ₹87.67 earlier
 "OMCs hike petrol, diesel prices in four metros amid West Asia crisis")
Why India's ₹37,500 cr coal gasification push matters for its energy future
India's ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme aims to cut import dependence, boost industrial growth and strengthen energy security by turning domestic coal into strategic fuel and chemicals
 "Why India's ₹37,500 cr coal gasification push matters for its energy future")
India bans sugar exports for current season: What it means for the industry
Industry players said the government may have adopted a precautionary approach due to climatic uncertainties, with some hinting at wrong production estimates
 "India bans sugar exports for current season: What it means for the industry")
NTA credibility crisis: Why India's testing agency keeps failing students
Paper leaks, exam cancellations, technical glitches, and delayed reforms have deepened concerns over transparency, accountability, and fairness in India's entrance exam system
 "NTA credibility crisis: Why India's testing agency keeps failing students")
Can cancelling a credit card hurt your score? Here's all you need to know
'The older and cleaner the card, the greater the cost': Why credit card closures can backfire
 "Can cancelling a credit card hurt your score? Here's all you need to know")
SC orders location trackers, panic buttons in all public service vehicles
The directive came amid concerns about the implementation of measures to reduce road accident fatalities across the country.
 "SC orders location trackers, panic buttons in all public service vehicles")
Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means
Country's long-term migration roadmap signals continued demand for global talent even as it makes visa grants stricter
 "Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means")
Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.3%: Check best offers
Senior citizens are continuing to find the highest FD returns at small finance banks, particularly for tenures of one to three years
 "Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.3%: Check best offers")
Fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1% in mid-May: Check best offers across banks
Investors get best returns in shorter tenures as small finance banks keep rates above 8%
 "Fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1% in mid-May: Check best offers across banks")
US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries
US waives up to USD 15,000 visa bonds for World Cup fans from select nations despite tougher immigration checks
 "US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries")
Congress names VD Satheesan as next Kerala CM after days of suspense
The decision was taken at a meeting of newly elected Congress MLAs at the KPCC headquarters, ending days of internal deliberations over the state leadership
 "Congress names VD Satheesan as next Kerala CM after days of suspense")
India PE/VC investments fall 17% to $36 bn; deal volumes rise 10%
A Bain & Company report said India's PE/VC market entered a more disciplined phase in 2025, with deal volumes rising around 10 per cent despite lower investment value
 "India PE/VC investments fall 17% to $36 bn; deal volumes rise 10%")
Why higher gold import duty alone may not ease India's CAD pressure
As India raises gold import duty to curb rising imports, experts warn higher taxes alone may not cut demand and could revive smuggling, hurting formal jewellers and limiting CAD gains
 "Why higher gold import duty alone may not ease India's CAD pressure")
April wholesale inflation skyrockets to 8.3% on massive jump in fuel prices
The fuel and power category recorded the highest inflation among major groups at 24.71 per cent in April, compared with 1.05 per cent in March
 "April wholesale inflation skyrockets to 8.3% on massive jump in fuel prices")