Shreyash Suri

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced NEET UG exams will be computer-based from next year, emphasizing zero tolerance for malpractices amid paper leak allegations. A re-examination is scheduled for June 21st, with the investigation handed over to the CBI to address the examination mafia and ensure fairness for deserving students.

The Supreme Court has overturned the Delhi High Court's suspension of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The apex court has ordered the High Court to re-examine the matter within two months, ensuring a fresh decision free from prior influences.

The state has lost 32 tigers in the first five months of 2026. Poaching is under control, but electrified fencing outside core areas has emerged as a major threat to the big cat. Adding to worries is the canine distemper virus that killed a tigress and 4 cubs in Kanha

With playoffs in sight for some and out of reach for others, the IPL race intensifies. Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore are nearing qualification, while Sunrisers Hyderabad are strong contenders. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals hold even chances for the top four, as Punjab Kings' hopes dwindle. Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals face slim prospects.

CNG prices have jumped by Rs 2 per kg across India, following recent hikes in petrol and diesel. This surge, attributed to the West Asia conflict impacting global energy supplies, sees Delhi's CNG now at Rs 79.09 per kg. Fuel rates have climbed significantly after a long period of stability, raising concerns about energy security.

NEET-UG was supposed to be fixed after the 2024 leak. Two official reports had already laid out where the system could break again

Tech layoffs have surged past 1 lakh in 2026, impacting major firms like LinkedIn and Meta, even as companies invest heavily in AI. While mid-level and entry-level roles are cut, demand is rising for experienced engineers skilled in AI operations, maintenance, and integration. Soft skills and a proven AI track record are now crucial for securing these sought-after positions.

An e-rickshaw driver was lifted nearly 50ft and flung 100 metres by storm winds after trying to secure a tin shed. He landed in a sugarcane field with fractures, his miraculous survival captured in a viral video. The incident highlighted the storm's ferocity and the man's narrow escape.