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Rajasthan's Drug Control Department has banned TOCIN (Oxytocin Injection 5 ml) manufactured by Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd after a sample failed quality tests due to insufficient oxytocin. Approximately 3,500 vials have been seized. The department clarified that this banned injection is not directly linked to recent maternal deaths in kota, as those cases involved caesarean deliveries.

The Department of Development for the North Eastern Region (DoNER) is embarking on an innovative project that blends the exquisite Eri silk from Northeast India with the traditional kota Doria fabric of Rajasthan. This exciting partnership is poised to generate new job opportunities for artisans and weavers, fostering economic growth in both regions.

Indigenous languages in Tamil Nadu, like Toda and kota, face extinction due to migration and language shift. The University of Madras's IELLAB is working to document and preserve these critically endangered languages, recognizing their invaluable cultural and environmental knowledge before they disappear forever.

Rain Likely to Bring Some Relief From Friday

A fire broke out in an AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early Sunday. The B-1 coach, carrying 68 passengers, was detached, and all passengers were safely deboarded without injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Ireland Baldwin, daughter of Alec and Kim, is expecting her second child with boyfriend Rac. The model shared the joyful news via a creative social media reel, humorously hinting at the upcoming changes with baby items and a sonogram. This comes shortly after celebrating her daughter's third birthday, a milestone marked by a lively party and her beloved rescue dogs.

Rajasthan BSTC Answer Key 2026: Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, kota, has released the Rajasthan BSTC (Pre D.El.Ed) Answer Key 2026 on the official website. The entrance examination for admission to the two-year D.El.Ed course was conducted across Rajasthan on May 20, 2026, in offline mode. Candidates can now download the provisional answer key and shift-wise question paper PDFs to verify responses and calculate expected scores. The university will review objections before issuing the final answer key and preparing the result.

A fire on the Rajdhani Express near Ratlam disrupted Mumbai-Delhi rail traffic early Sunday. The blaze, originating in a coach and spreading to the luggage van, led to the evacuation of 68 passengers without injuries. Repair work on overhead equipment is underway, with train movement expected to resume shortly. The cause remains under investigation.

Rajasthan's Forest Department is launching a special campaign to protect the endangered Caracal, a Schedule-I wild animal. Efforts are underway to monitor a Caracal in Jaisalmer using a radio collar, with camera traps confirming the presence of two more. A comprehensive conservation plan will follow ongoing studies.

BSTC 2026 answer key: The Rajasthan BSTC 2026 answer key will be released soon after the Pre D.El.Ed examination conducted by VMOU, kota on May 20, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the provisional answer key from predeledraj2026.in and check their responses. The answer key will be issued in PDF format for different paper sets and shifts. Candidates can raise objections with evidence before the final answer key is published, followed by the result expected in June 2026.

A former university topper built one of Maharashtra’s biggest coaching centres. A retired chemistry teacher became an NTA subject expert. A mock test allegedly had 42 of 45 NEET questions. Now, Latur’s famed ‘Tuition Area’ is under CBI glare