SP to convene meeting tomorrow ahead of beginning of parl session
The Samajwadi Party (SP) will convene a crucial meeting of its MPs at the Parliamentary Party Office at the Parliament House in Delhi at 10 a.m. tomorrow before the commencement of the first Parliament session, after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha polls 2024, sources said. The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
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Five more arrested in Bihar for alleged NEET-UG 'paper leak' case
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police stepped up its investigation into the NEET "paper leak" by arresting five more suspects on Sunday, a day after their detention in Jharkhand's Deoghar, taking the total number of those apprehended to 18.
The development comes on a day the CBI filed an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG held on May 5 on a reference from the Union education ministry, amid countrywide protests and litigation by students for a probe into paper leak claims.
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CBI team probing UGC-NET case allegedly attacked in Bihar, 4 arrested
A CBI team probing alleged irregularities in the conduct of the UGC-NET examination was allegedly attacked by locals in Bihar's Nawada after which four persons were arrested by police on a complaint from the central agency, officials said Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when a team of CBI had gone to Kasiadeeh village in the area, they said.
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Atishi, BJP 'playing politics' instead of finding solution: Cong on water shortage in city
The Congress' interim Delhi chief Devender Yadav on Sunday alleged that instead of finding a solution to the water shortage issue in the national capital, Water Minister Atishi and BJP MPs and leaders are "playing politics" over it.
In a statement, Yadav said Atishi, who has accused BJP-ruled Haryana of depriving nearly 28 lakh people of Delhi by releasing 100 million gallons per day (MGD) less water, is indulging in political showmanship.
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Ukrainian drones, missiles kill 4 in Russia, Crimea
Russian authorities said four people died and over 100 were wounded in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Sunday, while the second day of Russia's aerial bombing of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine killed at least one person.
Three people including two children were killed by falling debris when five Ukrainian missiles were shot down in Sevastopol, a port city in Russia-annexed Crimea, said Mikhail Razvozhayev, the city's Moscow-installed governor. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, citing the Health Ministry, said 124 people were wounded.
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Website, all portals fully secure, says NTA amid irregularities allegations
Amid allegations of irregularities in the conduct of entrance examinations, the National Testing Agency (NTA) claimed on Sunday that its website and all its web portals are fully secure.
The NTA further dismissed the allegations of the portals being compromised, calling them "wrong and misleading."
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813 of 1,563 candidates who were awarded grace marks in NEET-UG appeared for retest on Sunday: NTA
813 of 1,563 candidates who were awarded grace marks in NEET-UG appeared for retest on Sunday: National Testing Agency
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NEET-UG row: Six arrested accused undergo medical examination in Patna
The six accused arrested in connection with the NEET-UG case today underwent medical examination at LNJP Hospital Patna in Bihar. Bihar Police arrested the accused from Jharkhand's Deoghar on June 21.
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Taxpayers can now amend sales return form before GST payment
GST taxpayers will now have the option to amend outward supply or sales return form GSTR-1 before payment of taxes for a month or quarter. The GST Council in its meeting on Saturday had recommended providing a new optional facility by way of Form GSTR-1A to facilitate taxpayers to amend the details in Form GSTR-1 for a tax period and/or to declare additional details.
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Two CoBRA personnel killed after Naxalites blow up truck with IED in Chhattisgrah, say Police
Two CoBRA personnel killed after Naxalites blow up truck with IED in Chhattisgrah's Sukma district: Police.
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Canara Bank's social media account hacked
State-owned Canara Bank on Sunday said its X handle has been compromised and asked its customers not to use the social media handle till it has been restored. "Canara Bank would like to inform to all concerned that the bank's official X (formerly Twitter) account has been compromised. All concerned teams are investigating the matter and working closely with X to regain access to Canara Bank X handle at the earliest," the bank said in a statement.
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BJP to uproot corrupt JMM-led alliance from power in J'khand to form next govt: Shivraj Chouhan
Union minister and BJP's election in-charge for Jharkhand Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday that the saffron party will form the next government in the state by uprooting the corrupt JMM-led coalition from power.
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Around 40 foreign terrorists operating in Poonch-Rajouri sectors
Amid recent attempts by Pak-backed terrorists to revive terrorism in areas south of the Pir Panjal ranges in Jammu sector, it is emerging that there are around 35-40 foreign terrorists active in the area and operating in small teams, with two-three in each one of them.
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Jagan's govt allotted 42 acres land for YSRCP offices in 26 districts: Nara Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh Information Technology and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday alleged that the former YSRCP government led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy had allocated 42 acres of land in 26 districts for building party offices.
The IT minister alleged that these land parcels were allocated at a nominal cost of Rs 1,000 lease for 33 years.
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Shivraj, Himanta hold meeting to strategize preparations for upcoming J'khand Assembly polls
Union Minister and Jharkhand Assembly election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister and Jharkhand Assembly election co-incharge Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting to discuss the strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections on Sunday. Chouhan and Sarma planted trees at ICAR, Namkum campus and Lichi Bagan in Ranchi's Hatia area, respectively, as part of the party's 'Ek ped maa ke naam' drive.
BSP chief Mayawati has announced Akash Anand (nephew) as her successor. Akash Anand will be the national coordinator of the party, said BSP leader Sarvar Malik. Mayawati had earlier removed Akash Anand from the post of national coordinator, as she wanted her nephew to attain political maturity.
Olympic Medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency for an anti-doping rule violation.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi stated on Sunday that the Haryana government has closed all gates of the Hathnikund Barrage, which is used to release water for Delhi, and she will continue her indefinite hunger strike over this issue. Atishi's hunger strike, demanding water for Delhi amidst a severe water crisis and extreme heat, has entered its third day. She urged the Haryana government to release water for Delhi. "My hunger strike will continue until Delhi receives its rightful share of water," she added.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi to assess overall preparedness for flood management in the country.
Union Health Ministry announced on Saturday the postponement of the NEET-PG entrance exam, that was scheduled to be held today, as a precaution due to recent concerns about the integrity of certain competitive exams. The Ministry stated that it will conduct a comprehensive review of the NEET-PG exam processes, managed by the National Board of Examination (NTA) for medical students. The new date for the exam will be announced as soon as possible, ministry said.
On Saturday, central government announced the removal of Subodh Kumar Singh, Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), following allegations of irregularities in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams. Pradeep Kumar Kharola, chairman and managing director of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), has been assigned additional responsibilities for the NTA until a permanent replacement is appointed. This decision is part of a promised overhaul of the testing agency, as discussed by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for the postponement of the NEET-PG exam, calling it "another unfortunate example of the ruined education system." In a Hindi post on 'X', Gandhi stated, "Now NEET-PG is also postponed. This is another unfortunate example of the education system being ruined under Narendra Modi's rule." He added that under BJP's governance, students are forced to fight the government to secure their futures instead of focusing on their studies.
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