Education
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. The meeting focused on ensuring a secure, transparent and error-free conduct of the medical entrance test amid heightened scrutiny over exam integrity. NEET UG Re Exam Preparations Reviewed Pradhan reviewed
International
Israel is holding talks with the United States over continuing its troop deployment in southern Lebanon, even after a wider regional pact called for respect for Lebanon’s territorial integrity. The development has added new tensions around the implementation of the latest West Asia ceasefire framework. Israel Lebanon Troop Deployment Talks Israeli officials have indicated
International
Iran has said its missile programme will not be part of future negotiations with the United States, even as both sides move ahead with a framework agreement aimed at ending the recent conflict. Tehran said its defence capabilities remain non-negotiable and separate from talks on nuclear issues and sanctions relief. Iran Missile Programme Not Part […]
International
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India in early July with a high-level business delegation, including executives from major Japanese firms such as Suzuki Motor, Itochu and Toyota Tsusho. The visit is likely to focus on investment, manufacturing, supply chains and deeper cooperation in India’s Northeast. Takaichi India Visit To Focus On […]
Education
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the Centre’s temporary action against Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination, saying that banning a messaging platform will not stop paper leaks. He argued that authorities must act against the organised networks behind exam fraud instead of taking symbolic steps. Kejriwal On Telegram Ban And Paper Leaks Kejriwal
International
India has secured a five-year social security contribution exemption for Indian professionals temporarily working in the United Kingdom under the India-UK trade agreement. The move is expected to reduce costs for Indian companies and employees, while improving the competitiveness of Indian talent in the UK market. India UK Social Security Exemption Under the new
Business
Apple is preparing to raise product prices as the global artificial intelligence boom pushes up the cost of memory and storage chips. The company has not confirmed which devices will become costlier or when the changes will take effect, but higher component costs are now expected to affect future Apple products. Apple Price Hike Due […]
National
Oil prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran signed an interim agreement aimed at ending the West Asia conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports. The development lowered concerns over supply disruption and pushed crude prices to their weakest level in more than three months. Oil Prices […]
International
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery, triggering a fire and thick smoke over the Russian capital. The strike marks another escalation in Kyiv’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure as the war continues to expand beyond the front lines. Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Moscow Oil Refinery The Moscow oil refinery in […]