V.D. Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister with full cabinet in historic ceremony
Congress veteran takes oath along with 20-member cabinet in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a rare simultaneous swearing-in after nearly 60 years and signalling UDF's strong return to power in the southern state.
IMD Revamps Heatwave Alerts with Percentile Threshold for Humid Areas
India Meteorological Department plans significant update to heatwave criteria to better capture dangerous humid conditions in coastal regions, moving beyond absolute temperature thresholds.
My Remarks Distorted: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies ‘Cockroach’ Comment, Says He Is Proud of Indian Youth
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his controversial courtroom observations where he compared certain individuals to "cockroaches" and "parasites," stating that a section of the media had misrepresented his words.
Kolkata Police DC Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested by ED in fraud case
In a major move, the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday arrested Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas. The senior officer is accused of links to a land-grabbing and extortion network involving criminal Sona Pappu.
“NEET to transition to computer-based format next year”, confirms Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, 2026, following a paper leak. The government has also decided to shift the medical entrance test to a computer-based format from 2027
NEET UG Re-exam Date Out: June 21 Fixed Amid Intense CBI Paper Leak Probe
The National Testing Agency has scheduled the fresh medical entrance test for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam. The move comes as the CBI intensifies its investigation into the paper leak syndicate.
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low as Dollar Surge Pushes Currency to 95.73
Rupee slips to an all-time low against the US dollar despite temporary recovery amid higher import duties on gold and silver and pressure from rising global crude oil prices.
Unemployment Rate in Urban India Falls to 6.6%: MoSPI Data Reveals Surprising Shift
New government data shows urban job markets are improving while rural areas face a slight uptick in unemployment, marking a significant transition in India’s labor force dynamics for the first quarter of 2026.
IMD AI Monsoon Model: India Launches First Smart Forecasting Framework
The India Meteorological Department has introduced a breakthrough AI-driven system to predict monsoon onset four weeks in advance, providing hyperlocal data to over 3,000 blocks to assist farmers with agricultural planning and disaster management.
Lockdown Rumours Completely False, India Holds 60-Day Crude Reserve, Zero Fuel Shortage: Hardeep Puri
Union Petroleum Minister dismisses hoarding panic, confirms ramped-up LPG production to 54,000 tonnes daily, and states high crude prices are causing OMC losses but supply remains uninterrupted.
