CUET UG 2026 glitch: Over 3,700 students who left exam centres to get another chance, says NTA

A technical glitch during the CUET (UG) 2026 examination on Saturday affected candidates at several centres, prompting the National Testing Agency (NTA) to announce a one-time opportunity for some students to retake the test.According to the NTA, more than 3,700 candidates who had completed biometric registration but left their examination centres before the test could…

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‘Entire centre compromised’: Viral video alleges candidates using mobiles to answer questions— watch

A video allegedly showing large-scale cheating during a government computer-based examination has gone viral on social media.The footage, shared by a user identified as Raj Academy Prayagraj, appears to show candidates using mobile phones while taking an online examination. Some individuals can also be seen standing near candidates, allegedly helping them answer questions. Sharing the…

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India-EAEU trade talks gain momentum; interim deal for select goods under discussion

India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are discussing a limited and temporary trade arrangement covering selected groups of goods as part of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), Russia’s Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov has said, according to a media report cited by PTI.Describing the negotiations as “complex”, Reshetnikov said the Indian…

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India Bullet Train Project: India’s bullet train project: Nine years later, is the dream finally nearing reality?

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid the foundation stone for India’s first bullet train project in Ahmedabad in September 2017, the event was presented as more than just the launch of a railway corridor.It was pitched as India’s first major step into the world of high-speed rail —…

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Fuel price cut call: Transporters body urge Centre to cut petrol, diesel prices as crude falls to $90 per barrel

The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has urged the Centre to reduce petrol and diesel prices, arguing that a sharp decline in international crude oil prices should be passed on to consumers and the transport sector, reported PTI.In a representation to the government, the association said global crude oil prices have fallen…

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Missed the HPBOSE compartment exam deadline? Students get more time as board extends application dates

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has extended the application deadline for Class 10 and Class 12 compartment and improvement examinations. Students now have additional time to submit their forms with or without a late fee. The exams are scheduled to be held in June and July 2026.Candidates can now submit their application…

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Govt waives cotton import duty till October 30 to boost supplies, ease input costs

The government has exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for the domestic textile industry and reducing input costs for manufacturers, PTI reported.According to a finance ministry notification, the duty exemption will come into effect from June 1, 2026.The government…

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ESG shift: Carbon rules, sustainability mandates make compliance a business priority, say experts

Emerging regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s carbon tax regime and India’s proposed Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) are transforming environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices from a voluntary reporting exercise into a key compliance and business priority for companies, industry experts said.They cautioned that companies lacking credible carbon data systems and traceable reporting…

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