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NEET re-test: City change made through candidate’s login, says NTA on Abu Dhabi centre row

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday responded to the controversy surrounding a NEET-UG 2026 candidate from Nagpur who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, stating that its web-activity records indicate that the city change was made through the candidate’s own registered login during the correction window.

Gujarat: Dang emerges as 'national model' for twin-pit toilets with 95 pc household adoption

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:49 PM

Gandhinagar/Dang, June 20 (IANS) Gujarat’s Dang district, one of India’s few districts with an overwhelmingly tribal population, has emerged as a national model for rural sanitation after achieving near-universal adoption of twin-pit toilets, a key component of faecal sludge management under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).

CBI to challenge acquittal of all accused in Nimbalkar murder case in High Court

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:13 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it will challenge before the Bombay High Court the acquittal of all accused in the high-profile murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver.

'Less confident than last time': NEET aspirants ahead of June 21 re-exam

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) With just a day left for the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, aspirants across the country are engaged in last minute preparations, however, some of them told IANS that despite studying hard they are less confident about their preparation this time as compared to the May 3 exam.

Congress and Uddhav Thackeray rely on infiltrators to survive in politics: HM Amit Shah

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:05 PM

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), June 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday accused Congress and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray of surviving in politics by turning infiltrators into a vote bank.

Festival for Kolkata: City prepares for 'first large-scale' Yoga Day celebrations

IANS | June 20, 2026 2:49 PM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) As Kolkata prepares for a massive International Yoga Day event on Sunday, to be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga practitioners called it a "festival" for the city, stressing that they have never witnessed something of this sort in West Bengal.

Updated admit card not received yet: Father of NEET-UG candidate allotted Abu Dhabi centre refutes media reports

IANS | June 20, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Amid reports in a section of the media suggesting that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has resolved the issue of a NEET-UG 2026 re-test candidate from Nagpur being mistakenly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi by giving him a revised admit card, the student's father on Saturday refuted the claims, saying no official communication or updated admit card had been received so far.

HM Shah launches Rs 1,445-crore Ambabai Temple development plan in Kolhapur

IANS | June 20, 2026 1:37 PM

Kolhapur, June 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Saturday launched the ambitious Rs 1,445.97 crore Shri Ambabai (Mahalaxmi) Temple Development Plan in Kolhapur.

India to host BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on June 22-23

IANS | June 20, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on June 22-23 under its chairship, bringing together top security officials from member countries to deliberate on evolving global security challenges and strengthen cooperation on key strategic issues.

PM Modi in Mayurbhanj to attend event marking Odisha BJP govt’s 2 years in office

IANS | June 20, 2026 1:19 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived at the helipad at Pahadpur village in Mayurbhanj district in a special Air Force helicopter on a one-day visit to Odisha.

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NEET re-test: City change made through candidate’s login, says NTA on Abu Dhabi centre row

Gujarat: Dang emerges as 'national model' for twin-pit toilets with 95 pc household adoption

CBI to challenge acquittal of all accused in Nimbalkar murder case in High Court

'Less confident than last time': NEET aspirants ahead of June 21 re-exam

Congress and Uddhav Thackeray rely on infiltrators to survive in politics: HM Amit Shah

Festival for Kolkata: City prepares for 'first large-scale' Yoga Day celebrations

Updated admit card not received yet: Father of NEET-UG candidate allotted Abu Dhabi centre refutes media reports

HM Shah launches Rs 1,445-crore Ambabai Temple development plan in Kolhapur

India to host BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on June 22-23

PM Modi in Mayurbhanj to attend event marking Odisha BJP govt’s 2 years in office

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