NEET-UG paper leak: CBI detains 3 from Ahilyanagar, one woman from Pune

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case intensified on Wednesday as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took three suspects into custody for questioning from Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district, while a woman was detained from Pune and later handed over to the central agency for further investigation.

Pakistan: Rising sexual assaults underscore deep-rooted structural problems

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:05 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The sexual assault of a young 19-year-old mother in Pakistan’s Rawat area in Islamabad is not an isolated incident but reflects a broader pattern raising concerns about systemic challenges in addressing gender-based violence in the country. The case has brought attention to these interconnected issues, underscoring how structural weaknesses continue to shape the safety and security of women.

Cabinet okays increase in MSP for 14 kharif crops

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for Marketing Season 2026-27 to ensure remunerative prices to farmers.

PM Modi's appeal to save fuel: GST Deputy Commissioner cycles to office

IANS | May 13, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save petrol and diesel amid the ongoing fuel crisis in the world, resulting from the West Asia conflict, has impacted citizens at the ground level. GST Department's Deputy Commissioner Narendra Yadav has given up his luxury car and has begun using a bicycle to commute to his office.