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JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Today: Check Shift Timings, Dress Code, And General Guidelines
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17 May 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Today: Check Shift Timings, Dress Code, And General Guidelines

JEE Advanced 2026 exam today in two shifts. Check dress code, prohibited items, timings, and important exam day guidelines here.

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17 May 2026

JEE Advanced 2026 Live Updates: What Students Should Know Before Paper 1 and 2

JEE Advanced 2026 Live: IIT Roorkee is conducting JEE Advanced 2026 today across 221 Indian cities and two international centres in computer-based mode.

JEE Advanced 2026 Live Updates: What Students Should Know Before Paper 1 and 2
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17 May 2026

CBSE Introduces Support Helpline For Class 12 Evaluation Complaints 2026

CBSE launches support system for Class 12 Result 2026 complaints with re-evaluation, answer sheet access, helpline and counselling support.

CBSE Introduces Support Helpline For Class 12 Evaluation Complaints 2026
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16 May 2026

Average Students, Extraordinary NEET Scores: Curious Case Of The Rajasthan 5

Five children from the Biwal family managed to clear NEET at the same time last year. Three members of the family are key accused in the NEET leak.

Average Students, Extraordinary NEET Scores: Curious Case Of The Rajasthan 5
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16 May 2026

NDTV Exclusive: Inside British Museum Housing Bhojshala's Saraswati Idol

In its judgement declaring the Bhojshala complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati or Vagdevi, the court also asked the government to consider formal steps for bringing back the historic idol currently housed in the British Museum in London.

NDTV Exclusive: Inside British Museum Housing Bhojshala's Saraswati Idol
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16 May 2026

Amid Centre's 'Save Fuel' Push, Nostalgic Comeback For Tongas In Jammu Town

The Tonga tradition had indeed gone out of fashion, but the fuel conservation drive has brought it back to life.

Amid Centre's 'Save Fuel' Push, Nostalgic Comeback For Tongas In Jammu Town
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16 May 2026

Rs 42 Lakh Compensation To Graphic Designer Injured In 2021 Crash In Maharashtra

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 41.81 lakh to a 28-year-old graphic designer who suffered 60 per cent permanent disability following a road accident in 2021.

Rs 42 Lakh Compensation To Graphic Designer Injured In 2021 Crash In Maharashtra
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16 May 2026

Centre Appoints 2 Joint Secretaries, Joint Directors In National Testing Agency

The Centre on Saturday appointed two each joint secretaries and joint directors in the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is under the heat over the NEET-UG paper leak.

Centre Appoints 2 Joint Secretaries, Joint Directors In National Testing Agency
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16 May 2026

Ex-ISRO Scientist's Rs 1,500 Crore Startup Eyes Maiden Orbital Rocket Launch

In eight years after leaving his secure job at ISRO, where he earned Rs 75,000 a month, Chandana, along with his cofounder Naga Bharath Daka, has created a company now valued at Rs 1,500 crore.

Ex-ISRO Scientist's Rs 1,500 Crore Startup Eyes Maiden Orbital Rocket Launch
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16 May 2026

Tata Electronics Teams Up With ASML For Semiconductor Manufacturing In India

Electronics manufacturing company Tata Electronics and Dutch semiconductor equipment major ASML have joined hands to enable chip manufacturing in India, a joint statement said on Saturday.

Tata Electronics Teams Up With ASML For Semiconductor Manufacturing In India
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16 May 2026

"Abandon Politics Of Confusion": BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's NEET Leak Remark

BJP's Sanjay Mayukh accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading confusion by making baseless allegations to exploit the "tragic situation" to serve his own political agenda.

"Abandon Politics Of Confusion": BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's NEET Leak Remark
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16 May 2026

CBSE Responds After NDTV Report Highlights Students' Concerns Over Digital Evaluation System

CBSE Class 12 Results: "After clearing JEE Main, I should have been focused on JEE Advanced preparation. Instead, I am now worried whether I will even qualify for IIT admission because my board percentage is below 75," Delhi student Subh Jajoria told

CBSE Responds After NDTV Report Highlights Students' Concerns Over Digital Evaluation System
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16 May 2026

'Centre Playing With Lives Of 22-23 Lakh Students': AAP On NEET Leak

AAP leader Anurag Dhanda questioned whether any effective measures have been taken to break down the syndicate behind the paper leak.

'Centre Playing With Lives Of 22-23 Lakh Students': AAP On NEET Leak
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16 May 2026

"He Wanted To Join BJP": NCP Slams Rohit Pawar Over Claims Of Rift In Party

Umesh Patil's remarks come in response to Rohit Pawar's claim on Wednesday that 22 NCP MLAs were in touch with the BJP and may switch sides soon.

"He Wanted To Join BJP": NCP Slams Rohit Pawar Over Claims Of Rift In Party
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16 May 2026

Rs 30,000 For 3rd Child, Rs 40,000 For 4th: Chandrababu Naidu's Population Incentive

The Andhra Pradesh chief minister said rising incomes are leading to some couples giving birth to only one child.

Rs 30,000 For 3rd Child, Rs 40,000 For 4th: Chandrababu Naidu's Population Incentive
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16 May 2026

Archaeological Body Allows Hindus Unrestricted Access To Bhojshala

A day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Bhojshala in Dhar district was a temple of Goddess Saraswati, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Saturday granted the Hindus an unrestricted access to the monument for worship and other purposes.

Archaeological Body Allows Hindus Unrestricted Access To Bhojshala
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16 May 2026

Midnight Demolition Drive Targeting Temples Sparks Protest In Rajkot

As municipal teams arrived at the location, locals gathered on the road to stage a peaceful demonstration, chanting religious hymns to protect the structure.

Midnight Demolition Drive Targeting Temples Sparks Protest In Rajkot
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16 May 2026

PM Modi Meets Dutch Royals In Netherlands, Discusses Tech, Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace and discussed close cooperation in digital technology, innovation, fintech and blue economy.

PM Modi Meets Dutch Royals In Netherlands, Discusses Tech, Trade
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16 May 2026

Netherlands Returns 1,000-Year-Old Chola Dynasty Copper Plates To India

The artefacts, widely referred to in Europe as the 'Leiden Plates', are among the most historically valuable surviving records from the Chola empire. India had been seeking their return since 2012.

Netherlands Returns 1,000-Year-Old Chola Dynasty Copper Plates To India
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16 May 2026

Flights From Delhi May Get Cheaper As Tax On Aviation Fuel Slashed

The decision, approved by the Delhi Cabinet on Friday, is expected to reduce fuel costs for airlines operating out of the national capital.

Flights From Delhi May Get Cheaper As Tax On Aviation Fuel Slashed