Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday expressed concern over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination following reports of a question paper leak, describing the development as a major setback for students and the credibility of India’s examination system. In a statement issued after the controversy surfaced, Patnaik said repeated allegations of paper leaks in national-level examinations were eroding public trust and increasing uncertainty among students preparing for competitive tests. Patnaik Calls Cancellation a “Blow to Trust” The former Odisha Chief Minister said the…

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A family wedding celebration in Bengaluru turned into an emotional musical evening when retired Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) scientist Prakash Hadagali showcased his singing talent during a pre-wedding Mehendi ceremony held for Neha Hadagali, daughter of Suresh Hadagali and Indira Priyadarshini. The gathering, attended by close relatives and family friends from Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, was held in a private setting and gradually evolved into an informal musical event featuring multiple members of the Hadagali family. Family Celebration Becomes Musical Evening The Mehendi function saw several relatives…

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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Odisha Chief Electoral Officer, alleging procedural irregularities in the recently conducted Rajya Sabha elections in the state. A delegation of senior BJD leaders met election officials in Bhubaneswar and sought immediate intervention by the Election Commission over what the party described as violations of established polling procedures. Allegation Over Issuance of Second Ballot Papers According to the BJD, two BJP legislators were allegedly issued second ballot papers during voting in the Rajya Sabha election held on April 28.…

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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday said the Left Democratic Front’s defeat in the recent Kerala Assembly elections was a collective failure of the party leadership and not the responsibility of any one individual. The statement came after a two-day meeting of the CPM Politburo in New Delhi, where senior leaders discussed the party’s electoral performance and future organisational strategy. CPM Leadership Responds to Criticism Addressing the media after the meeting, M. A. Baby said the party would conduct a detailed review of the election outcome and initiate corrective measures…

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Harish Dwivedi on Monday said Assam has undergone significant development since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in the state in 2016, attributing the changes to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister-elect Himanta Biswa Sarma. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati ahead of Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony, Dwivedi said the BJP-led government had focused on infrastructure expansion, healthcare, education, welfare initiatives for women and employment opportunities for youth. BJP Highlights Development Agenda in Assam Dwivedi stated that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) received a strong electoral mandate because of what he…

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Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday said the Congress remains the only political party capable of mounting a nationwide challenge to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), amid ongoing discussions around opposition unity following recent assembly election outcomes. Speaking to reporters in Mathura after visiting the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Tiwari commented on the political developments in several states, including West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Tiwari Links TMC Defeat to Lack of Alliance Referring to the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, Tiwari said the situation may have been different for…

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Fresh political speculation has emerged within the Kerala Congress unit after a closed-door gathering involving leaders considered close to senior Congress figures K. C. Venugopal and K. Sudhakaran was reportedly convened in Kannur on Monday. The meeting, held at Sudhakaran’s residence, comes at a time when the party is witnessing intense internal discussions over leadership and the selection of a chief ministerial face following the Assembly election outcome in the state. Meeting Called Off After Media Arrival According to party sources, the gathering was expected to include former District Congress Committee office-bearers, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee…

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The Forest Wing of Odisha Vigilance has busted an alleged illegal furniture manufacturing unit operating in Cuttack district and seized timber and related materials valued at around ₹4.8 lakh, officials said on Thursday. The raid was carried out near Sofa village under the jurisdiction of Tangi police station following intelligence inputs regarding unauthorised timber processing activities in the area. Raid Conducted on Illegal Furniture Workshop According to officials, a joint forest enforcement operation was launched at a furniture manufacturing unit that was allegedly functioning without a valid licence. During the search, authorities found timber…

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Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated the renovated post office at Nehru Place Post Office, highlighting the government’s focus on modernising postal infrastructure and expanding citizen services through technology. The upgraded facility in New Delhi is part of broader efforts to transform traditional post offices into multi-service public centres capable of handling digital and financial services alongside conventional mail operations. Focus on Technology-Driven Postal Services Speaking at the inauguration, Scindia said the postal department is being modernised in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda, combining traditional public trust with modern…

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