NEW DELHI — In a massive blow to nearly 22.8 lakh medical aspirants, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3. The drastic measure follows widespread allegations of a severe paper leak and irregularities that have severely compromised the integrity of India’s largest medical entrance test. With…
CHENNAI — In a move that has quickly sparked controversy just days after assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed his personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political). The decision has triggered immediate and sharp pushback from the coalition partners…
KOLKATA — Amidst the high-octane political drama of the West Bengal elections, a new focal point has emerged: a viral video shared by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeting alleged political “outsiders” interfering in the state’s affairs. Following widespread speculation about the identity of the individual featured in the footage, recent developments have brought the man’s…
KOLKATA — In a severe subversion of the democratic process, alarming new reports from West Bengal’s recent elections have brought extreme voter manipulation tactics to light. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has flagged shocking instances of electoral malpractice, ranging from physically blocking options on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to the bizarre use of scents…
NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartiest congratulations to Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) supremo and outgoing Bihar Chief Minister, as he took his oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha. In a warm post on X, the Prime Minister reflected on Kumar’s decades-long political journey, marking his return to…
MUMBAI – In a move that intensifies the spotlight on India’s most anticipated potential IPO, Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Mistry, Chairman of the SP Group, on Friday described the listing of Tata Sons as a “necessary evolution” for the conglomerate. The statement comes as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares to overhaul the regulatory framework…
NEW DELHI – In a significant development for India’s corporate insolvency landscape, Jaypee Group founder Jaiprakash Gaur has publicly backed the acquisition of his flagship firm, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), by Adani Enterprises. Breaking his silence on Friday, the 95-year-old patriarch described the resolution process as “fair and transparent,” effectively distancing himself from claims made…
PATNA – The flourishing makhana (fox nut) industry in Bihar has been dealt a staggering blow, with traders reporting losses exceeding ₹500 crore in the last month alone. The primary culprit is the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has severely disrupted global supply chains and slammed the brakes on exports of the state’s prized…
BALOTRA – The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project in Pachpadra is set to become one of India’s largest employment engines, with revised estimates now suggesting the complex will generate nearly 90,000 direct and indirect jobs. As the project scales up toward its scheduled commercial operation date on July 1, 2026, the massive increase in…
JHAJJAR – As Haryana positions itself as India’s premier industrial powerhouse, Reliance MET City (Model Economic Township) has emerged as the cornerstone of the state’s “Make in Haryana” vision. Spanning over 8,250 acres in the Jhajjar district, this integrated smart city is not just keeping pace with today’s economic demands—it is actively defining the industrial…