NEET PG 2025 exam to be held on June 15

The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) has confirmed that the NEET PG 2025 exam will be held on June 15, 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The internship completion deadline is set for July 31, 2025. Further details, including the full schedule, will be released soon. Aspirants can check the official NBEMS website for more information.

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An ITBP constable shot and killed his senior colleague after an argument in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred at the ITBP battalion headquarters. The constable fired 20 rounds from his Insas rifle, which resulted in the death of the senior officer. A detailed investigation into the incident is currently underway.

ITBP constable guns down senior after spat over dress code

An ITBP constable shot and killed his senior colleague after an argument in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred at the ITBP battalion headquarters. The constable fired 20 rounds from his Insas rifle, which resulted in the death of the senior officer. A detailed investigation into the incident is currently underway.

India has requested the US embassy to provide detailed expenditure reports of USAID-funded projects in the country over the past decade. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, stated that this information, which includes financial details and involved NGOs, has yet to be submitted by the US, following allegations by Donald Trump regarding election funding.

India formally asks US for USAID spend info

India has requested the US embassy to provide detailed expenditure reports of USAID-funded projects in the country over the past decade. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, stated that this information, which includes financial details and involved NGOs, has yet to be submitted by the US, following allegations by Donald Trump regarding election funding.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant improvements in railway safety, reducing accidents from an average of one per day to 30 annually. He also noted successful exports of locomotives and coaches, financial stability post-pandemic, and plans to increase the production of non-AC coaches.

Compared to Lalu era, train mishaps down 90%: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant improvements in railway safety, reducing accidents from an average of one per day to 30 annually. He also noted successful exports of locomotives and coaches, financial stability post-pandemic, and plans to increase the production of non-AC coaches.

Govardhan Dange, a farmer in Chandrapur, bravely fought off a tiger that attacked him while irrigating his field. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, he managed to escape by climbing into a well and calling for help. He is now recovering in a rural hospital.

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Govardhan Dange, a farmer in Chandrapur, bravely fought off a tiger that attacked him while irrigating his field. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, he managed to escape by climbing into a well and calling for help. He is now recovering in a rural hospital.

Mufti Munir Shakir, a vocal critic of the Pakistani state, was killed in an IED attack in Peshawar, leading to significant backlash against the ISI and military. His funeral saw mourners blaming Pakistani intelligence and chanting slogans against the army, accusing them of targeting Pashtuns.

ISI under fire after IED blast kills cleric known for criticism of Pakistani state

Mufti Munir Shakir, a vocal critic of the Pakistani state, was killed in an IED attack in Peshawar, leading to significant backlash against the ISI and military. His funeral saw mourners blaming Pakistani intelligence and chanting slogans against the army, accusing them of targeting Pashtuns.

Gamini, a South African female cheetah, and her four cubs were released into Kuno National Park, adding to the 17 cheetahs now in the wild, including 11 Indian-born cubs. With tourists receiving an improved opportunity to spot cheetahs on safari, MP CM Mohan Yadav highlighted this milestone in the cheetah reintroduction project.

Cheetah Gamini, her 4 cubs released into the wild

Gamini, a South African female cheetah, and her four cubs were released into Kuno National Park, adding to the 17 cheetahs now in the wild, including 11 Indian-born cubs. With tourists receiving an improved opportunity to spot cheetahs on safari, MP CM Mohan Yadav highlighted this milestone in the cheetah reintroduction project.

Maha man, 55, kills leopard to save dog

Maharashtra Psychologist, 55, kills leopard to save dog

Maha man, 55, kills leopard to save dog

YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh urges the Modi govt to clarify mechanisms ensuring southern states, which followed population control, do not lose political weight in the forthcoming Lok Sabha delimitation based on population criteria. YSRCP agrees with Home Minister Amit Shah on proportional LS seat increase but seeks details on implementation.

Need clarity on delimitation safeguards for south: YSRCP

YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh urges the Modi govt to clarify mechanisms ensuring southern states, which followed population control, do not lose political weight in the forthcoming Lok Sabha delimitation based on population criteria. YSRCP agrees with Home Minister Amit Shah on proportional LS seat increase but seeks details on implementation.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board led a demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, joined by MPs from several opposition parties in New Delhi. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi cautioned NDA allies against supporting the bill, while opposition members claimed it was unconstitutional and divisive.

Opposition netas join AIMPLB protest against waqf bill

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board led a demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, joined by MPs from several opposition parties in New Delhi. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi cautioned NDA allies against supporting the bill, while opposition members claimed it was unconstitutional and divisive.

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has been honored with the 2025 Holberg Prize for her influential work in literary theory and philosophy. She has made significant contributions to fields such as comparative literature, translation, postcolonial studies, political philosophy, and feminist theory.

Kolkata-born Gayatri Spivak gets 2025 Holberg Prize

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has been honored with the 2025 Holberg Prize for her influential work in literary theory and philosophy. She has made significant contributions to fields such as comparative literature, translation, postcolonial studies, political philosophy, and feminist theory.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Indian industry to support the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which targets providing internships to one crore youth over five years. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between industry expectations and youth skills, particularly in tier-II and -III cities, offering financial assistance to interns.

Join internship scheme, FM Sitharaman urges industry, launches mobile app

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Indian industry to support the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which targets providing internships to one crore youth over five years. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between industry expectations and youth skills, particularly in tier-II and -III cities, offering financial assistance to interns.

An eyewitness from Hansapuri described the chaos caused by a masked group. "A team came here, their faces were hidden with scarves. They had sharp weapons, stickers, and bottles in their hands. They started the ruckus, vandalized shops, and pelted stones. They also torched vehicles," the eyewitness said.

Nagpur Violence: Clashes erupt in Hansapuri after earlier unrest in Mahal

An eyewitness from Hansapuri described the chaos caused by a masked group. "A team came here, their faces were hidden with scarves. They had sharp weapons, stickers, and bottles in their hands. They started the ruckus, vandalized shops, and pelted stones. They also torched vehicles," the eyewitness said.

The number of foreigners visiting India for medical purposes has risen steadily post-pandemic, reaching nearly 6.6 lakh in 2023. Also, foreign tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024 showed 90% recovery compared to the same period in 2019, indicating a strong rebound.

Medical tourism on rise post-Covid, govt tells Parliament, launches portal

The number of foreigners visiting India for medical purposes has risen steadily post-pandemic, reaching nearly 6.6 lakh in 2023. Also, foreign tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024 showed 90% recovery compared to the same period in 2019, indicating a strong rebound.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is optimistic about strengthening economic and trade ties between India and the US. She highlights that President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi are in direct dialogue to find solutions that benefit both economies, focusing on positive opportunities beyond tariff issues.

Trade talks happening at very top: Tulsi Gabbard

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is optimistic about strengthening economic and trade ties between India and the US. She highlights that President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi are in direct dialogue to find solutions that benefit both economies, focusing on positive opportunities beyond tariff issues.

Women from Haryana are excelling in the military, with 34 cadets currently in the National Defence Academy. After the Supreme Court allowed women to take the NDA exam post-Class XII, there are now 121 women cadets. Women have been inducted since the 1990s but now also receive permanent commissions and can be promoted to higher ranks.

121 women cadets in NDA, most from Haryana, govt tells RS

Women from Haryana are excelling in the military, with 34 cadets currently in the National Defence Academy. After the Supreme Court allowed women to take the NDA exam post-Class XII, there are now 121 women cadets. Women have been inducted since the 1990s but now also receive permanent commissions and can be promoted to higher ranks.