Centre Cancels UGC-NET June 2024 Exam Amid Integrity Concerns

The Centre on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 examination due to prima facie indications of compromised integrity.

“To ensure the highest level of transparency and sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has decided to cancel the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination,” the education ministry said in a statement.

“A fresh examination will be conducted, with details to be shared separately. Simultaneously, the matter is b...

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New Post Office Act 2023 comes into effect from June 18

The government has passed the Post Office Act of 2023, aiming to streamline the delivery of citizen-centric services and extend government benefits to the country’s most remote areas, thereby improving the quality of life. This legislation will modernize India’s framework for postal services and stamp duties.

The Post Office Bill, 2023

The Government of India has enacted the Post Office Act, 2023, which aims to modernize India’s legislative framework for postal services and stamp duty....

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India is World’s Second Largest Emitter of Nitrous Oxide

In 2020, the top five emitters of anthropogenic N2O were China (16.7%), India (10.9%), the United States (5.7%), Brazil (5.3%), and Russia (4.6%).

India ranks as the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas that warms the atmosphere much more intensely than carbon dioxide. A global assessment published in Earth System Science Data reveals that nearly 11% of global anthropogenic N2O emissions in 2020 originated from India, second only to China at 16%. ...

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Row over NEET-UG: Centre Revokes Grace Marks, Retest on June 23

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that the decision to award grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other courses has been revoked. Instead, these candidates will have the option to retake the exam on June 23.

A vacation bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was told by the counsel for the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) that the affected students will be given the opportunity to retake the test. The cour...

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges Focus on Manipur Conflict, Moving Beyond Election Rhetoric

In his first comments following the Lok Sabha election results, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the importance of moving past election rhetoric to address the Manipur conflict as a priority.

Speaking at a Sangh event in Nagpur on Monday, Bhagwat remarked, “It’s been a year since Manipur has been waiting for peace. The state remained peaceful for the last 10 years, but suddenly, gun culture has increased again. It is important to resolve the conflict as a p...

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NEET-UG 2024 results: Supreme Court Seeks NTA Response on NEET-UG Result Irregularities

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking a response regarding irregularities in the NEET-UG results. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated, “The sanctity has been affected, so we need answers.” Despite the ongoing investigation, the bench clarified that counseling would not be halted and scheduled the next hearing for July 8, alongside a related plea.

The plea against the NTA alleges that the May 5 exam was marred...

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Assembly Election in J&K by 30 Sep, Statehood next : Amit Shah

New DELHI, May 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah after completion of successful Lok Sabha elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has said that the Assembly Elections in the region will be held before September 30 as per Supreme Court orders.

He further added that once the Assembly Elections are over, the Government will start the process of restoring statehood to the Union Territory.

The erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into two Union Territories of J...

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Shah Vows to Implement Nationwide Uniform Civil Code in Next Term

A Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the entire country will be implemented, and efforts will be made to introduce ‘One Nation, One Election’ within the next five years if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is re-elected in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated.

In an interview with PTI on Saturday, Shah emphasized that the ruling party at the Centre has not engaged in any religion-based campaign. However, he acknowledged that if canvassing against reservations for...

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Agha Mehdavipur Thanks Indian Government and Communities for Honoring Martyrdom of President Raeisi and Officials

VoL Desk, May 25: Agha Mehdi Mahdavipur, the Representative of the Wilayat Faqih in India, expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a condolence letter to the Government of India, as well as the Shia and Sunni communities and organizations, for their tributes and congregations following the tragic martyrdom of Iran’s President, Ayatollah Ibrahim Raisi.

He emphasized that the loss of President Ayatollah Ibrahim Raeisi, Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdullahian, the Representative of the Supreme Le...

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New Driving Licence Regulations in India Effective from June

In India, obtaining a driving licence has traditionally been a lengthy process involving multiple office visits and extensive paperwork. This complexity has often led to corruption and unnecessary delays, impacting road safety across the country.

However, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced new regulations effective from June 1, 2024. Here are the key changes:

NO MORE RTO DRIVING TESTS

One of the most significant changes is the elimination of driving tests at t...

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