Payal Baviskar

NEET-UG 2026 exam has been cancelled by the National Testing Agency due to a massive "guess paper" leak, impacting over 22 lakh students. The government has ordered a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities. The re-examination dates will be announced soon, with existing registrations carrying forward. This decision aims to protect the integrity of the national examination system.

He’s basically preparing the country for tough decisions GOI has to take. Aside from fuel price hikes, there may be some mild curbs. But extravagant poll promises by all winning parties, including BJP, make economic management that much tougher

A faction of AIADMK, led by S.P. Velumani and C.V. Shanmugam, has announced support for Chief Minister Vijay's TVK government ahead of a crucial floor test. This move comes amid internal rifts within AIADMK over potential alliances, with the faction opposing any tie-up with DMK. Vijay is working to secure the required majority with support from various parties.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has backed Vinesh Phogat in her dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India over returning from retirement. Sakshi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to intervene, saying many countries support athletes after motherhood. Vinesh, now a Congress MLA and mother of a 10-month-old, is challenging WFI’s six-month comeback rule.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly, reiterated his call for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, stating it divides people. He also emphasized the primacy of the Tamil invocation song, "Tamil Thai Vazhthu," at all government events, demanding it not be sidelined.

With an LED-lit sitar, DJ instincts, and a wellness twist, the Gen Z musician is turning riyaaz into reels, and classical music recitals into roaring arenas

General Motors has laid off over 600 IT employees, signaling a significant shift towards AI-focused hiring. The automaker is replacing traditional IT roles with specialists in AI development, data engineering, and cloud infrastructure. This strategic 'skills swap' aims to build AI systems internally, rather than just integrating AI tools, reflecting a broader industry trend.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political). This appointment, effective from the date of joining, aims to bolster Vijay's political and administrative team. Vettrivel is known for his association with the actor-turned-politician.