India

Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP after NEET 2026 cancellation, says Exam system running on ‘trail of leaks’

12 May 2026 | 5:15 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) ‎Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre following the cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination, alleging that recurring paper leaks had destroyed public faith in the country’s examination system and pushed millions of students and their families into despair.

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India must invest in tech to boost clean energy

12 May 2026 | 5:10 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
O Prasada Rao
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Every year on May 11, India celebrates National Technology Day to commemorate the nation's technological strides. The date was chosen to honour the Pokhran-II nuclear tests of 1998, which demonstrated India's scientific and technical capabilities.

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Kejriwal questions Centre over economic appeals, seeks transparency on country’s financial condition

12 May 2026 | 5:09 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned the Centre over recent public appeals made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking citizens to reduce fuel consumption, limit foreign travel, avoid foreign goods and cut down on purchases of gold, saying such measures indicate concern over the country’s economic condition.
Addressing a press conference along with Saurabh Bharadwaj, the AAP chief said the government should disclose the actual state of the economy and explain why such appeals are being made.

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From 2024 leak row to 2026 cancellation: NEET faces biggest credibility crisis yet

12 May 2026 | 5:09 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) In an unprecedented move affecting lakhs of medical aspirants across the country, the National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of a question paper leak, marking the first time the national medical entrance test has been scrapped in its current format.

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Operations Sindoor and Epic Fury: Why India Achieved More Than the US

12 May 2026 | 4:52 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Harsha Kakar |
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The anniversary of Operation Sindoor was marked last week with social media comments and press conferences by members of the government. The armed forces organized a special press interaction, chaired by those who coordinated the operation.

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Rahul Gandhi slams centre after NEET 2026 cancellation, calls It ‘crime against youth’

12 May 2026 | 4:48 PM

‎New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination triggered a sharp political attack from the Congress on Tuesday, with senior party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP-led Centre of presiding over a “corrupt system” that had shattered the dreams of more than 2.2 million students across the country.

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Complaint against AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj over alleged disclosure of minor’s identity

12 May 2026 | 4:19 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) A written police complaint has been lodged against AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj alleging that he publicly disclosed details that could reveal the identity of a minor sexual assault victim in the sensitive Janakpuri school case.

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Congress alleges ‘ECI-BJP collusion’ over Bengal appointments, Rahul Gandhi calls it a ‘Market of Thieves’

12 May 2026 | 4:11 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission of India over key appointments in West Bengal, alleging “brazen collusion” between the ruling party and the poll body.

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NEET UG 2026 cancelled; NTA to re-conduct exam, CBI probe ordered

12 May 2026 | 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3. It announced that the medical entrance test will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately.

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PM says Ayushman Bharat to reach WB under 'Double-Engine' govt

12 May 2026 | 1:41 PM

‎New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of West Bengal would now receive the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme following the installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state, asserting that the new "double-engine government" would ensure smooth implementation of key Central welfare programmes.

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Abhishek Banerjee alleges political killings of TMC workers, accuses BJP of ‘Violence and Lawlessness’ in Bengal

12 May 2026 | 1:41 PM


‎New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal, alleging that two workers of the All India Trinamool Congress had died after being brutally assaulted by “BJP-backed goons” amid what he described as a growing atmosphere of political violence and intimidation in the state following the recent regime change.

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Modi’s Seven Appeals and the Return of Economic Caution

12 May 2026 | 1:41 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Harsh Ranjan
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent seven appeals to Indian citizens may appear advisory on the surface, but beneath them lies a deeper economic signal.

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Dust control norms tightened in Delhi, 100 GSM nets mandatory at C&D sites

12 May 2026 | 1:08 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Delhi government has made it mandatory to make use of high-density dust screens across the construction and demolition (C&D) sites, to ensure dust mitigation, in order to prevent pollution.

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Delhi reviewing fire preparedness to ensure prevention & dealing emergencies

12 May 2026 | 1:01 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) With the city experiencing rapid population increase over the years, and all the highly popular places, becoming busier with time, the fire incidents claiming lives have become a major cause of concern, as several times it becomes challenging for the emergency services to approach spots due to narrow, and congested places.

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Verma reviews role of CETPs in Yamuna cleaning along with Sirsa

12 May 2026 | 12:56 AM

Agraj Pratap Singh
New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Yamuna cleaning is one of the priorities of the Delhi government, and has been a hot topic of discussion in the national capital in view of the high pollution in the river since years.

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