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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.

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.

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

NEET UG 2026 cancelled: The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced a fresh examination after inputs reviewed with central agencies and investigative findings shared by law enforcement authorities. The Government of India has also ordered a CBI inquiry into the allegations linked to the examination. NTA said no fresh registration would be required for candidates, examination fees would be refunded, and revised exam dates and admit cards would be announced separately through official channels.

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.

One of the key triggers behind the market decline was renewed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran rejected Washington’s latest proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Trump described Iran’s demands as “garbage.”

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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.

Facing a widening trade deficit, India's Prime Minister urges reduced gold purchases. Industry bodies propose tapping into the nation's vast household gold reserves. Their plan involves using refined household gold for domestic demand and channeling imported gold into jewellery exports via gold metal loans, aiming to boost working capital and cut imports.