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Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Systemic Murder’ of Students Over Exam Scams, Slams Government on Inflation

‎‎New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) ‎Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over recurring examination paper leaks and alleged irregularities in competitive tests, accusing the system of destroying the lives and futures of students across the country.
‎In a strongly worded post on social media platform X, Gandhi referred to the death of 21-year-old NEET aspirant Ritik Mishra from Lakhimpur Kheri, who had reportedly been preparing for the medical entrance examination for the third time.
‎“‘We will not sit for competitive examinations anymore.’ These were the final words of 21-year-old Ritik Mishra from Lakhimpur Kheri,” Gandhi wrote, adding that the student was “shattered” after the examination was cancelled.
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Two wanted accused in Ghaziabad kidnapping-murder case held after gunfight in South Delhi

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New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested two alleged criminals carrying rewards of Rs ₹50,000 each and wanted by the Ghaziabad Police in connection with a kidnapping and murder case, following an exchange of gunfire in South Delhi during the intervening night of June 11 and 12.

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CEC calls for impact-driven public outreach, addresses 350 officers ahead of key electoral exercises ‎

12 Jun 2026 | 9:59 PM

‎New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) With a renewed focus on voter awareness, transparency and combating misinformation, the Election Commission of India on Friday convened a one-day national conference of Media and Communication Officers, bringing together more than 350 officials from across the country to strengthen public outreach strategies ahead of upcoming electoral exercises. ‎ ‎
The conference brought together Media Nodal Officers (MNOs), Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs), District Media Nodal Officers and Public Relations Officers from all 36 States and union Territories.

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Dharmendra Pradhan unveils ‘Bharat Innovates’ strategic documents, showcases India’s rising deep-tech Startup and Innovation ecosystem

12 Jun 2026 | 9:15 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents under the Bharat Innovates initiative, highlighting India’s rapidly expanding innovation and startup ecosystem emerging from higher education and research institutions and reinforcing the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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ED conducts raids in Rs ₹ 350 84 Cr Punjab Basmati Rice Bank fraud case

12 Jun 2026 | 9:06 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, today said it had conducted search operations at six business and residential premises linked to Punjab Basmati Rice Limited and its directors/promoters, including Kulwinder Singh Makhni and others, in connection of an alleged bank fraud amounting to Rs ₹350.84 crore.

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PM Modi, Prez Macron to launch Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, showcasing India's deep-tech ambitions on global stage ‎

12 Jun 2026 | 9:05 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, on June 14, marking a major milestone in the growing India-France strategic partnership and underscoring both countries' commitment to advancing innovation, deep technology and entrepreneurship.

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