NEET-UG 2026: NTA dismisses claims of re-exam paper ‘leak’, warns of action
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed as “false” and “fraudulent” claims circulating on social media about alleged leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper and warned of strict action against those spreading such content. In a statement on X, the agency said messages claiming a “leak”, advance access…
Court releases Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on probation in 2024 police assault case
NEW DELHI: (Jun 6) A Delhi court on Saturday released Congress leader Alka Lamba on probation of good conduct for one year in a case where she has been convicted for assaulting police personnel during a protest at the Jantar Mantar in 2024. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar directed Lamba, who heads the Mahila…
TCA to hold dharna against HCA’s TG20 tournament
Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, MPs to take part Our Correspondent Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) will hold a dharna near Indira Park on Saturday to protest against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) proposed TG20 tournament, alleging a lack of transparency and regulatory approvals in the conduct of the event. According to TCA General Secretary…
Amit Shah congratulates Praggnanandhaa on winning Norway Chess title
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday congratulated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. “Kudos to @rpraggnachess on becoming the Norway Chess Champion 2026,” Shah said in a post on X. “You have made the nation proud with the victory earned through wholehearted dedication,…
MMDCA Marks World Bicycle Day with Enthusiastic Participation
Hyderabad: The Medchal Malkajgiri District Cycling Association (MMDCA), under the aegis of the Telangana Cycling Association (TCA) and Fit India, celebrated World Bicycle Day at Decathlon, Kompally, on Saturday in association with the Hyderabad Cycling Club (HCG). The event drew enthusiastic participation from cycling enthusiasts of all age groups and highlighted the importance of cycling…
PM discusses with EAC measures to further boost growth in times of global turmoil
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed with the members of the Economic Advisory Council various measures to further boost India’s economic growth amid global turmoil, official sources said. The members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict…
Shreyas replaces Suryakumar as India T20 captain; Sooryavanshi in for England, Ireland series
Mumbai: Winds of change swept across India’s T20I set-up as Shreyas Iyer on Saturday took over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, and wonder kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a place in the squad for the twin tour of Ireland and England. At 15 years and 71 days old, Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest ever player to feature…
RJD spokesperson poses as gateman at Rabri’s house, claims top leaders ‘returned’ security cover
Patna: RJD spokesperson Shakti Yadav on Saturday sat outside the residence of former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, claiming that the party’s top leaders “returned” the security cover provided to them by the NDA government in the state. Yadav, a former MLA, sat in front of the gate of the 10, Circular Road bungalow, alleging…
Owaisi slams WB govt drive to delete ration cards based on SIR-linked verification
Hyderabad: Slamming the West Bengal government’s drive to delete ration cards based on SIR-linked verification, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday asked why access to ration cards should depend on whether a beneficiary’s name is on the voter list or not. What is the point of Aadhaar authentication if the voter roll is being used…
BJP drops two ministers from Rajya Sabha list amid reshuffle buzz
New Delhi: The BJP’s decision to exclude Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian from its 11 Rajya Sabha nominations has intensified talk of a Union Cabinet reshuffle. Both ministers’ terms end on June 21, and without renomination, their continuation in the Cabinet is uncertain. The move follows recent appointments of other ministers to…
