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Row after MEA says passport is not proof of citizenship; cites Passport Act, HC ruling
New Delhi, The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday clarified that the passport has never been proof of citizenship, after a controversy erupted on the issue a day before. It…
EWS reservation does not guarantee fee concession in private colleges: SC
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging the Economic Weaker Sections (EWS) criteria in the context of admissions to private medical colleges, refusing to accept the…
CUET UG 2026 results announced for over 11.6 lakh students
New Delhi, The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday declared the results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, bringing relief to lakhs of students awaiting admission to undergraduate…
‘People from all walks of life participated’: PM Modi on Yoga Day event in Kolkata
Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the 12th International Yoga Day event in Kolkata on Sunday, appreciated the participation of people from "all walks of life" while also emphasising…
NTA’s nationwide mock drill head of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
New Delhi, The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday began a nationwide mock drill as part of extensive preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, aimed at ensuring a…
Telegram temporary ban proportionate, valid measure to protect NEET integrity: Delhi HC
New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend Telegram's services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, ruling that the government…
India and France to launch Trishna satellite in 2027: PM Modi
Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year, a mission designed to contribute to global water and food…
Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different…
Doctor’s prescription now mandatory to buy cough syrups, say Centre’s new guidelines
New Delhi, The Centre on Tuesday prohibited the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, without a doctor's prescription by amending the Drugs Rules, 1945. The move comes…
Telegram temporarily banned in India till June 22 ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam
New Delhi, In a major move aimed at curbing examination-related fraud, the Central government has imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform Telegram across India until June 22, following…