IAS officer Padma Jaiswal fired from service in rare move
In a rare instance of major penalty against a serving IAS officer, the Centre has removed 2003-batch AGMUT cadre officer, Padma Jaiswal, from service on charges of corruption. The action comes after Jaiswal, a Special Secretary in the Administrative Reforms Department of the Delhi government, was accused of misappropriation of government revenue and misuse of official position in 2008.
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In a rare instance of major penalty against a serving IAS officer, the Centre has removed 2003-batch AGMUT cadre officer, Padma Jaiswal, from service on charges of corruption. The action comes after Jaiswal, a Special Secretary in the Administrative Reforms Department of the Delhi government, was accused of misappropriation of government revenue and misuse of official position in 2008.
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No OMR sheet, NEET to be completely computer based from next year: Govt after paper leak
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET UG examination will be conducted in a fully computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year instead of using OMR sheets. This comes after paper leak led to cancellation of NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3. The exam has now been rescheduled to June 21.
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11:51 am Friday, 15 May 2026
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET UG examination will be conducted in a fully computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year instead of using OMR sheets. This comes after paper leak led to cancellation of NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3. The exam has now been rescheduled to June 21.
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Why does a hike in diesel prices hurt more than a jump in petrol prices?
A hike in diesel prices hurts consumers more than a petrol price hike as diesel forms Indian economy's backbone, powering trucks, buses, tractors, generators and even heavy machinery. Since petrol is used primarily by private vehicles, an increase in its price largely affects household budgets only. However, India's dependence on road-based logistics makes its price hike hurt more than petrol.
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A hike in diesel prices hurts consumers more than a petrol price hike as diesel forms Indian economy's backbone, powering trucks, buses, tractors, generators and even heavy machinery. Since petrol is used primarily by private vehicles, an increase in its price largely affects household budgets only. However, India's dependence on road-based logistics makes its price hike hurt more than petrol.
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SC sets aside HC order suspending ex-BJP leader Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case
Supreme Court has set aside Delhi High Court's order suspending ex-BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the rape of a minor in UP's Unnao. Directing the high court to decide on the main appeal soon, the top court said, "We don't endorse the hyper-technical conclusion of the high court that an MLA isn't a public servant under POCSO."
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12:28 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Supreme Court has set aside Delhi High Court's order suspending ex-BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the rape of a minor in UP's Unnao. Directing the high court to decide on the main appeal soon, the top court said, "We don't endorse the hyper-technical conclusion of the high court that an MLA isn't a public servant under POCSO."
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111 people killed, 72 injured due to storm and rain in UP
At least 111 people were killed and 72 were injured due to storm and rain that hit several districts of Uttar Pradesh. As per the latest figures, 170 animals were killed and 227 houses were damaged across the state. The worst-hit district is Prayagraj, which reported 21 deaths, followed by Mirzapur (19), Bhadohi (16), Fatehpur (11) and Bareilly (2).
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At least 111 people were killed and 72 were injured due to storm and rain that hit several districts of Uttar Pradesh. As per the latest figures, 170 animals were killed and 227 houses were damaged across the state. The worst-hit district is Prayagraj, which reported 21 deaths, followed by Mirzapur (19), Bhadohi (16), Fatehpur (11) and Bareilly (2).
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NEET UG 2026 candidates to get 15 extra minutes in exam on June 21
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that students will get 15 extra minutes in NEET UG exam which will be conducted on June 21. He stated one week will be granted to choose the examination centre and no exam fee will be charged for the re-exam. Notably, exam conducted on May 3 was cancelled due to paper leak allegations.
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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that students will get 15 extra minutes in NEET UG exam which will be conducted on June 21. He stated one week will be granted to choose the examination centre and no exam fee will be charged for the re-exam. Notably, exam conducted on May 3 was cancelled due to paper leak allegations.
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Petrol & diesel prices may rise more as OMCs still losing ₹500 cr per day: Report
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked further following the ₹3/litre hike on Friday, Times Now reported, citing experts. "Oil marketing companies (OMCs) incur ₹500 crore loss/day...even after factoring fuel price hike...They'd need to relook at prices in case elevated crude prices persist," ICRA SVP Prashant Vasisht said. Government may implement staggered price hikes, News18 reported.
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Petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked further following the ₹3/litre hike on Friday, Times Now reported, citing experts. "Oil marketing companies (OMCs) incur ₹500 crore loss/day...even after factoring fuel price hike...They'd need to relook at prices in case elevated crude prices persist," ICRA SVP Prashant Vasisht said. Government may implement staggered price hikes, News18 reported.
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Israel threatens to sue NYT for report on sex abuse of Palestinian inmates
Israel is planning legal action against The New York Times over a report alleging systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli soldiers. PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he had directed government lawyers to explore the "strongest possible legal measures" against the publication. He accused the report of defaming Israeli soldiers and creating "false symmetry" between Hamas and Israel.
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02:08 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Israel is planning legal action against The New York Times over a report alleging systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli soldiers. PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he had directed government lawyers to explore the "strongest possible legal measures" against the publication. He accused the report of defaming Israeli soldiers and creating "false symmetry" between Hamas and Israel.
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PM Modi criticises attacks on UAE amid US-Iran war, says 'Not acceptable'
During his UAE visit, PM Narendra Modi condemned the attacks on the country amid US-Iran war. "The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable," PM Modi added. "You (UAE President) showed remarkable patience in these difficult circumstances. You took care of the Indians living in the UAE as if they were your own family," PM Modi added.
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During his UAE visit, PM Narendra Modi condemned the attacks on the country amid US-Iran war. "The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable," PM Modi added. "You (UAE President) showed remarkable patience in these difficult circumstances. You took care of the Indians living in the UAE as if they were your own family," PM Modi added.
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Bhajan singer buried under cash as devotees empty bags of money on stage in Gujarat
A bhajan singer was buried under cash as devotees emptied bags and sacks of money on stage during a devotional event in Gujarat's Junagadh. Multiple videos from the event went viral on social media. Organisers said that the amount collected during the event would go towards community welfare and future religious programmes.
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02:44 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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A bhajan singer was buried under cash as devotees emptied bags and sacks of money on stage during a devotional event in Gujarat's Junagadh. Multiple videos from the event went viral on social media. Organisers said that the amount collected during the event would go towards community welfare and future religious programmes.
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Bhojshala complex's disputed area declared temple by MP High Court; Muslim side to approach SC
In the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex case, MP High Court on Friday ruled in the favour of Hindu petitioners and declared the site a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati). The court said the complex was associated with Parmar dynasty's Raja Bhoj and functioned as Sanskrit learning centre. Muslim petitioners said they will approach the Supreme Court.
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03:27 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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In the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex case, MP High Court on Friday ruled in the favour of Hindu petitioners and declared the site a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati). The court said the complex was associated with Parmar dynasty's Raja Bhoj and functioned as Sanskrit learning centre. Muslim petitioners said they will approach the Supreme Court.
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In a jolt for Pakistan, Iran pitches India for peace amid West Asia war
In a jolt for Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi pitched India for peace amid West Asia war. "India with its good reputation, can play greater role in [West Asia] to...promote peace and security," Araghchi said. Commenting on Pakistan, which is acting as mediator between Iran and US, Araghchi said, "Mediation process led by Pakistan is in difficult position."
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04:56 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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In a jolt for Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi pitched India for peace amid West Asia war. "India with its good reputation, can play greater role in [West Asia] to...promote peace and security," Araghchi said. Commenting on Pakistan, which is acting as mediator between Iran and US, Araghchi said, "Mediation process led by Pakistan is in difficult position."
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Anthropic to hit $900 billion valuation, surpassing rival OpenAI: Report
Anthropic is set to hit a valuation of $900 billion, surpassing its rival OpenAI, after agreeing to the terms of a $30-billion fundraising round, Financial Times reported. The Dario Amodei-led AI startup had hit a $380 billion valuation in February. Amodei was the VP of Research at OpenAI but reportedly left due to differences with its CEO Sam Altman.
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05:44 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Anthropic is set to hit a valuation of $900 billion, surpassing its rival OpenAI, after agreeing to the terms of a $30-billion fundraising round, Financial Times reported. The Dario Amodei-led AI startup had hit a $380 billion valuation in February. Amodei was the VP of Research at OpenAI but reportedly left due to differences with its CEO Sam Altman.
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Kingpin of NEET-UG 2026 paper leak identified
The CBI has said it identified Chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni as kingpin of NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Kulkarni, who was involved in the process of examination on behalf of NTA, had access to the question papers. The questions and correct answers he dictated to students during special coaching classes have exactly tallied with actual question paper of NEET-UG 2026 Examination.
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07:03 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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The CBI has said it identified Chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni as kingpin of NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Kulkarni, who was involved in the process of examination on behalf of NTA, had access to the question papers. The questions and correct answers he dictated to students during special coaching classes have exactly tallied with actual question paper of NEET-UG 2026 Examination.
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PM Modi responds as report claims 'govt may tax foreign travel', says 'This is totally false'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded after a report claimed that "government is considering tax/cess/surcharge on foreign travel". In a post, he wrote, "This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this. There is no question of putting such restrictions on foreign travel. We remain committed to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for our people."
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10:04 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded after a report claimed that "government is considering tax/cess/surcharge on foreign travel". In a post, he wrote, "This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this. There is no question of putting such restrictions on foreign travel. We remain committed to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for our people."
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Govt imposes ₹3/litre excise duty on petrol exports
Government has imposed a Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) of ₹3 per litre on export of petrol, with effect from May 16. The SAED on diesel exports, however, has been trimmed to ₹16.5 per litre from ₹23 at present, and the same on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been reduced to ₹16 from ₹33 a litre.
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11:15 pm Friday, 15 May 2026
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Government has imposed a Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) of ₹3 per litre on export of petrol, with effect from May 16. The SAED on diesel exports, however, has been trimmed to ₹16.5 per litre from ₹23 at present, and the same on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been reduced to ₹16 from ₹33 a litre.
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Which Indian states/UTs have cheaper or costlier fuel?
Delhi, Goa, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh are among those Indian states/UTs which have the cheapest petrol and diesel, News18 reported. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal are among those with the costlier fuel, the report stated. The variation in fuel prices is due to VAT, additional cess or surcharges imposed by the states.
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07:00 am Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Delhi, Goa, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh are among those Indian states/UTs which have the cheapest petrol and diesel, News18 reported. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal are among those with the costlier fuel, the report stated. The variation in fuel prices is due to VAT, additional cess or surcharges imposed by the states.
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US kills top ISIS leader Abu-Bilal
US President Donald Trump has announced that his country's forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in Nigeria. "Abu-Bilal al-Minuki...thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing...With his removal, ISIS' global operation is greatly diminished," Trump said.
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US President Donald Trump has announced that his country's forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, in Nigeria. "Abu-Bilal al-Minuki...thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing...With his removal, ISIS' global operation is greatly diminished," Trump said.
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India makes 1st ever seizure of 'Jihadi drug'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Indian agencies have achieved the "first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called Jihadi Drug, worth ₹182 crore" through 'Operation Ragepill'. "Busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs," he added.
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01:10 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Indian agencies have achieved the "first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called Jihadi Drug, worth ₹182 crore" through 'Operation Ragepill'. "Busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and the arrest of a foreign national stand out as shining examples of our commitment to zero tolerance against drugs," he added.
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Which healthy drinks should people prefer for instant relief in summers?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has advised people to stop reaching out for soft drinks for instant relief from heat in summers. "Choose drinks like buttermilk, coconut water, sugar-free smoothies and fresh juices instead of carbonated drinks," it stated. It warned of high amount sugar and antacids in soft drinks which can have harmful effects on health.
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02:57 pm Saturday, 16 May 2026
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has advised people to stop reaching out for soft drinks for instant relief from heat in summers. "Choose drinks like buttermilk, coconut water, sugar-free smoothies and fresh juices instead of carbonated drinks," it stated. It warned of high amount sugar and antacids in soft drinks which can have harmful effects on health.
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