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CUET-UG 2026 exam, rescheduled over Id, conducted smoothly across centres
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the rescheduled Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate 2026 examination in two shifts at centres across the country and overseas
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Man, wanted in six criminal cases, shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bihar
The incident occurred between 9.45 p.m. and 10 p.m. on May 31, 2026, in the basement of the apartment where Govind Sharma was present, said Muzaffarpur SSP Kantesh Kumar Mishra
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With departed souls in mind, fans in Bengaluru celebrate another IPL win in the ‘right spirit’
With police barriers around, they danced on the streets revelling in the team's remarkable success and their icon Virat Kohli, who smashed an unbeaten fifty to anchor the chase
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Nepal has encroached on Indian territory as well: PM Balendra Shah
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. The government later issued a clarification, citing technical factors related to shifting river boundaries.
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Bengaluru East Corporation seizes six vehicles for illegal dumping of waste along riverbank, FIR registered
Using fake identity cards, they allegedly collected waste and dumped it illegally in areas adjoining the Dakshina Pinakini river near Siddhartha Layout in the Kadugodi jurisdiction
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Signs emerge of a thaw in Vellappally-Satheesan ties
Thushar Vellappally calls on Satheesan at his residence in Desom, Aluva and Labour Minister Bindu Krishna visits Vellappally Natesan at his house in Kanichukulangara. Yogam has not worked against him at the hustings, says Thushar
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What is changing for UPI and LPG from June 1, 2026? Everything to know
Some new changes to the UPI system and the LPG distribution system guidelines will be in effect from June 1, 2026.
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699 booked for drunk driving in Bengaluru during week-long police crackdown
The operation was carried out by personnel from all 53 traffic police stations in Bengaluru as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce accidents caused by reckless driving.
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Rahul targets Centre over CBSE OSM row, alleges ‘fraud’ in scanning process
In a separate social media post, Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh alleged a major data breach in the CBSE’s Class 12 examination system, claiming that answer sheets of nearly two million students were available in the public domain.
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Thiruvananthapuram Corporation launches ‘Mayor Care’
Mayor V.V. Rajesh inaugurates distribution of school kits for students
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Retired judge expresses concern over inordinate delay in implementing women’s quota
Male dominated political parties fear of losing power if 33% quota is implemented, she said
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15-day ultimatum to Rabri Devi to vacate Patna bungalow
RJD leaders say Minister Ram should question why government is repeatedly changing his residence, after he claimed Rabri Devi was refusing to vacate because he was from the Dalit community
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resigns, but won’t budge from State politics
Going down memory lane, he said he was an ‘accidental politician’, with none in the family being in politics
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D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn-in as Karnataka Chief Minister at Glass House in Lok Bhavan on June 3
KPCC Working President G.C. Chandrashekar appeals to party workers not to come to venue to reduce inconvenience to people
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Five killed, at least 10 injured in road accident in Chickballapur
The incident occurred when the victims were returning home in an autorickshaw after completing their day’s work. They were daily-wage labourers
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‘Nexbax AI Index’ to redefine AI adoption in India
It argues that the metrics dominating AI development in the world are essentially useless for the billion-plus users across India and the Global South
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U.P.'s 'cockroach man' floats CJP spin-off after drawing attention to Yamuna's plight
The main reason behind dressing up as a cockroach was to tap the sudden interest centred on the insect to highlight neglect of the Yamuna river, among other things, says Deepak Sharma
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Corruption crackdown: Rajasthan government dismisses 20 officials, suspends 332
Among those dismissed are a Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer and several officials from departments including medical, education, mining and public works.
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Sri Lankan Tamil girl killed after gang rams SUV into two-wheeler on Chennai’s Koyambedu flyover
A six-member gang first picked a fight with her and then assaulted her before driving the SUV into her two-wheeler, say the police
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Twisha Sharma death case: Daughters killed for dowry
In the past three weeks, 33-year-old Twisha Sharma’s death over alleged dowry harassment has seen alleged procedural lapses and institutional bias by Bhopal Police. As her mother-in-law, a retired judge, slandered her daughter-in-law, a former model on TV channels, Twisha’s parents and sibling stood up against the influential in-laws. An exhausting timeline of the case and the debate it has sparked about walking out of a bad marriage
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