India
NEET Paper Leak Probe Deepens: MBBS Student Vanishes as CBI Expands Rajasthan Education Mafia Investigation
Jaipur, May 2026 : The NEET-UG paper leak investigation in Rajasthan has taken a dramatic turn, with the disappearance of a first-year MBBS student from a government medical college adding a new twist to what is increasingly being described as a deep-rooted education mafia case involving multiple states. The missing…
Read More »Income Tax Department Enables ITR Filing for AY 2026–27 With Release of Excel Utilities
New Delhi, May 2026 : The Income Tax Department on Friday announced the activation of the income tax return filing process for the financial year 2025–26 (assessment year 2026–27), with the release of Excel-based utilities for ITR-1 and ITR-4 on its official e-filing portal. In a post on social media…
Read More »PM Modi Departs for UAE to Strengthen Strategic and Economic Ties
New Delhi, May 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for Abu Dhabi on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, marking the beginning of a multi-nation diplomatic tour aimed at deepening India’s global strategic and economic partnerships. The UAE visit is expected to focus on enhancing the…
Read More »Petrol, Diesel and CNG Prices Hiked as Oil Firms Face Massive Losses Amid West Asia Crisis
New Delhi, May 2026 : Oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each across the country as mounting global crude oil prices and the ongoing West Asia crisis intensified financial pressure on state-run fuel retailers. The revised prices came into effect…
Read More »PM Modi Embarks on Multi-Nation Tour, UAE Visit to Focus on Energy and Strategic Ties
New Delhi, May 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a significant multi-nation diplomatic tour on Friday, with the first leg of the visit taking him to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he is expected to hold wide-ranging discussions aimed at strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During…
Read More »Amit Shah addresses President’s Colour Award Ceremony of NDRF in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed the President’s Colour Award ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad as the Chief Guest. Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Director General of NDRF and several other dignitaries were…
Read More »Praveen Sood Gets One-Year Extension as CBI Director
New Delhi, May 2026 : Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood will continue as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an additional year after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved an extension of his tenure beyond May 24, 2026. The official order confirming the extension was issued…
Read More »Landmark MoU Signed for India’s First Mega Greenfield Shipyard at Thoothukudi
HD KSOE, NSHIP-TN and SMFCL sign tripartite agreement for 2.5 Million GT capacity shipyard; major boost to Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 In a historic development for India’s maritime sector, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 20 April 2026 between HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co.,…
Read More »Air India to Suspend Several International Flights for Three Months Amid Rising Fuel Costs
New Delhi, May 2026 : Air India has decided to suspend multiple international flights for a three-month period beginning June, as the airline grapples with rising jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, according to reports. The suspension and reduction in services will impact several…
Read More »Government Hikes Customs Duty on Gold and Silver to 15% to Curb Forex Pressure
New Delhi, May 2026 : The government on Wednesday announced a significant increase in customs duties on gold and silver, raising the rate to 15 per cent from the earlier 6 per cent, as part of efforts to manage pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and stabilise the external account…
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