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Kerala CM VD Satheesan faces a political storm over using his full legal name, including 'Menon', during his oath. Critics within his party argue it contradicts the Congress's secular image and signals caste politics. Satheesan defended the move, stating it was to honor his late parents, not a political statement.

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on slaughtering certain animals ahead of Bakr Eid. The court found the notification aligned with previous directives, emphasizing that cow sacrifice isn't a mandatory Islamic practice. Authorities must now decide on exemptions within 24 hours, ensuring proper certification and infrastructure for any permitted slaughter.

As NEET-UG 2026 heads for a re-test, a Supreme Court plea by the United Doctors Front has shifted the focus from one alleged paper leak to a larger question: whether NTA’s current structure can guarantee fair, secure national exams

NTA chief Abhishek Singh told a parliamentary panel the NEET-UG 2026 paper didn't leak through their system, with the CBI now investigating. Officials presented reforms, noting 70% of Radhakrishnan Committee recommendations are implemented. Concerns over staff shortages and future computer-based testing were also raised during the meeting.

Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court for 15 days' interim bail, from May 22 to June 5, to attend his uncle's Chehlum ceremony and care for his mother undergoing surgery. A trial court had previously denied his request, deeming it not necessary. Khalid argues the trial court's assessment was incorrect.

Former Tata Sons vice chairman argues an IPO can undermine the company’s special role in the group, and may not unlock much value

Jeff Bezos stated that doubling his taxes wouldn't significantly help a Queens teacher, sparking a retort from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Bezos proposed eliminating federal income tax for lower earners, arguing "zero is a better number than $1." He also criticized New York City's spending, not its billionaires, as the core issue.

A 23-year-old woman has accused a man and his associates of kidnapping, gang-raping, and forcing her into marriage after allegedly coercing religious conversion in Jamia Nagar. Police have arrested four of the six accused, with the main suspect already in jail for another case. The woman reported being befriended online and sexually assaulted repeatedly between 2021 and 2025.

Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Mohammad Kaif recently pointed out areas where the Rajasthan Royals batter still needs improvement.