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.

GT vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2026: Eyeing a top-two finish to ensure a shot at Qualifier 1, Gujarat Titans will have their tails up when they face a flagging Chennai Super Kings side seeking to regain lost ground after a disappointing campaign in their IPL match here on Thursday.A top-two placement at the end of the league stage gives teams two chances to reach the final.Currently placed second with 16 points, the Titans are locked in a three-way battle with table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (18 points) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (16 points). A win against CSK would significantly boost GT’s chances of finishing in the top two.A big victory could even see GT overtake RCB’s net run rate (+1.065), depending on other results. If SRH also beat RCB in their final league game, the fight for the second spot could come down to net run rate.In that scenario, GT hold a slight edge with their NRR of +0.400 compared to SRH’s +0.350.On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are on the brink after a narrow loss to SRH, with their playoff hopes nearly extinguished. The five-time champions will now be aiming to salvage pride in what could be their final outing of the season.Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side needs a win along with other results going their way to stay alive in the playoff race.