Iran says India can play ‘greater role’ for peace in West Asia crisis, seeks stronger energy ties with New Delhi

Tehran, 15/5:Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that India can play a a bigger role to bring peace in West Asia. Addressing a press conference here, he said there is no military solution to anything related to Iran. He also said Iran is ready to help pass all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz,…

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NEET-UG to be computer-based from next year: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says NEET to go online mode from 2027

New Delhi, 15/5: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG) will shift to a computer-based testing (CBT) mode from 2027 onwards, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Friday, May 15, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged NEET -UG paper leak.Addressing the media in his first public response since the paper leak…

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NEET-UG paper leak: Re-exam to be held on June 21, NTA announces fresh date

New Delhi, 15/5: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the re-examination for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, June 21, 2026, days after canceling the May 3 examination over widespread allegations of a paper leak. In a post on X, the exam-conducting body said,…

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Two India-bound LPG tankers cross Strait of Hormuz even as one dhow sinks in Omani waters after attack

New Delhi, 14/5: Two LPG tankers headed for India successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions, even as an Indian-flagged dhow sank after being attacked near the vital shipping route, officials said on Thursday. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Symi crossed the strait on May 13, while the Vietnam-flagged NV Sunshine followed on…

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PM’s austerity call: Delhi CM announces 2 days work from home & other measures for govt offices

New Delhi, 14/5 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced measures including two days of ‘work from home’ (WFH) for government offices, use of Metro trains on Mondays by ministers and officers, and a voluntary ‘no-vehicle day’ every week. In a press conference attended by her Cabinet colleagues, she said that the government…

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