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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak? Allegations of 100 ‘striking similar’ questions trigger fresh fear; NTA says probe underway

New Delhi,11/5: Fresh allegations of irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 examination have surfaced, with the Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) launching an investigation into claims that questions sets resembling the actual paper were circulated before the exam. The development comes just days after NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on…

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Suvendu brings Bhabanipur returning officer to his office after appointing EC’s SIR pointsperson as advisor

Kolkata, 11/5: Just after completing his task as the Returning Officer in Bhabanipur in Kolkata in the just-concluded elections, bureaucrat Surajit Ray has now been picked up to serve at the office of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated Mamata Banarjee. Ray has been posted as the senior deputy secretary at the office of Adhikari,…

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Iran sends fresh response to US to end war through Pakistan

Tehran, 10/5:Iran has delivered its response to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month-long regional war through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian state media on Sunday. Tehran had formally conveyed its position to Washington as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf continue, according to the IRNA news agency.  

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‘Use less fuel, carpool, work from home’: PM Modi appeals to citizens amid West Asia crisis

Telengana, 10/5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his rally in Telangana on Sunday emphasised that the Centre is trying to shield people from the adverse impact of ongoing war in West Asia, as he called for measures by citizens to overcome the resulting challenges. While speaking in Hyderabad, the PM said that the prices of…

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Rising Law and Order Concerns in Rayagada After Youth Kidnapped, Murdered

Rayagada,10/5: The brutal kidnapping and murder of a youth in Rayagada town in the wee hours of Sunday has once again raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the district headquarters, with residents expressing fear over the increasing incidents of violence and criminal activity in recent months. The deceased has been…

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Vedanta Aluminium expands NandGhar footprint in Odisha with new centre in Gunpur, Kalahandi

Bhubaneswar, May 10, 2026–NandGhar, the flagship social impact initiative of Vedanta under the aegis of theAnil Agarwal Foundation, has marked a key milestone with the inauguration of a new centre at Saisurni village in Gunpurgram panchayat, Kalahandi district by SarpanchSujata Majhi.It is set tofurther strengthenthe last-mile delivery of early childhood care and women-centric services in a…

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Cricket for Environment and Community Bonding at Angul

Angul, A friendly Day-Night T20 cricket match was organized between the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha and Jindal Steel, Angul, with the objective of promoting sportsmanship,   spreading awareness on environmental responsibility and community bonding. The exciting match witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials, employees, and members of the local community, reflecting the spirit of teamwork and…

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