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Courier, cash and a coaching belt: Tracing a leaked paper
Shubham Khairnar, a Nashik resident at the centre of the probe, allegedly sent the paper to Gurugram, where it was used to prepare a guess paper
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May 13, 2026
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Indian banks resume bullion imports after GST clarity
MUMBAI: Indian banks have resumed gold and silver imports after a hiatus that stretched for more than a month by agreeing to pay a 3% customs levy that earlier prompted lenders to halt shipments, trade and government sources told Reuters.
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May 13, 2026
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UAE retaliated against Iran, hit refinery: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out attacks on Iran early last month, sources told the Wall Street Journal, revealing previously unknown participation in the war by the Gulf country.
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May 13, 2026
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PCOS now PMOS: Disease renamed after global effort
POLYENDOCRINE METABOLIC OVARIAN SYNDROME BETTER REFLECTS THE CONDITION’S WIDE-RANGING HEALTH IMPACT, SAY EXPERTS
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May 13, 2026
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Trump weighs options as Iran rejects US proposals
Hopes for a peace deal with Iran dwindled on Tuesday as Tehran rejected a US proposal to end the conflict and stuck to a list of demands, even as reports said President Donald Trump is examining the possibility of restarting military operations in West Asia.
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May 13, 2026
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From Nashik to Ggm: Paper sold for lakhs
A third-year BAMS student from Nashik who allegedly bought the NEET-UG 2026 question paper for ₹10 lakh and sold it onward to a person in Gurugram for ₹15 lakh — both transactions conducted by courier — is at the centre of a paper leak investigation that has now been handed to CBI, police officers in Rajasthan and Maharashtra said.
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May 13, 2026
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NEET mess: NTA orders retest as CBI probes leak
Second NEET-UG row in 2 years
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May 13, 2026
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Ahead of treaty renegotiations, Punjab asks for Yamuna share
The Punjab government has sought a share in the Yamuna water allocation on the grounds that it was also a successor state similar to Haryana, ahead of a renegotiation of the terms of a 1994 water-sharing agreement among the Yamuna’s riparian states, Delhi government officials said.
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May 13, 2026
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Amid split, both factions claim to be real AIADMK
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) plunged into crisis on ‘Tuesday as two party factions differed on supporting the ruling alliance led by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and submitted rival Claims of being the original outfit to the speaker.
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May 13, 2026
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12 Iran-linked individuals, entities sanctioned over China oil sales
The United States on Monday issued sanctions against 12 individuals and entities that it said facilitated the sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China, ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
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May 13, 2026
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India slams China’s support for Pak during Operation Sindoor
India on Tuesday tacitly criticised China for supporting Pakistan during a brief but intense conflict last year, saying responsible nations should reflect on how their efforts to shield terrorist infrastructure affects their global standing.
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May 13, 2026
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Didn't betray OpenAI's founding mission: Altman
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk’s claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker's founding mission to serve the public good, at a trial that may determine the future of OpenAI and its leadership.
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May 13, 2026
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'Govt will have to take call on fuel prices hike'
At some stage the government has to take a view on raising prices of petroleum products such as petrol and diesel, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said, laying the ground for a fuel price hike that now seems imminent.
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May 13, 2026
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Woman refusing to relocate for husband not cruelty: Top court
THE COURT SAID THAT A WOMAN CAN NO LONGER BE TREATED AS A MERE APPENDAGE TO THE HUSBAND'S HOUSEHOLD
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May 13, 2026
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Nationwide medical college admission cycle set to be disrupted
The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026is set to disrupt the medical college admission cycle nationwide, with the institutions already warning of delayed batch starts, compressed coursework, and pressure on both faculty and patient care at teaching hospitals.
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May 13, 2026
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Govt rolls out $1.5 billion maritime insurance pool
The pool will enable India to strengthen sovereign control over maritime trade
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May 13, 2026
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UK PM rejects calls to quit as ministers resign
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Tuesday that he has no intention of resigning as calls grew louder within his Labour Party for him to step down and some junior members of his government quit in protest.
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May 13, 2026
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Reading the tea leaves on the Xi-Trump meet
US President Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on May 14 for a two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping—the first visit by a sitting US president in nearly a decade.
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May 13, 2026
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CPI inflation rises to 3.48% in Apr on food price gains
India’s headline retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) rose mildly to 3.48% in April, from 3.40% in March, according to data released by the National Statistics Office on Tuesday.
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May 13, 2026
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Kuwait says foiled infiltration attempt by Iran’s Guards
Kuwait said on Tuesday that four people arrested earlier this month as they attempted to enter the country by sea have confessed to belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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May 13, 2026
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An unacceptable breach of faith
For the second time in three years, NTA is embroiled in an NEET paper leak row. This calls for long-term reform
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May 13, 2026
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SPAIN REPORTS NEW HANTAVIRUS CASE IN PASSENGER FROM CRUISE SHIP
A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain's health ministry announced on Tuesday as the World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has now confirmed nine cases.
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May 13, 2026
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'INDIA NEEDS DOMESTIC RISK CAPITAL FOR SELF-RELIANCE'
Finance industry veteran Uday Kotak on Tuesday said India needs to reduce its dependence on foreign capital and focus on building a strong domestic pool of long-term risk capital to achieve true economic self-reliance.
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May 13, 2026
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CBI takes over probe into Bengal CM’s aide murder, say police
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday took over the probe into the May 6 murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, a police officer familiar with the matter said.
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May 13, 2026
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Rana stars as B'desh down Pakistan in thrilling first Test
Pace bowler Nahid Rana claimed five wickets as Bangladesh trumped Pakistan by 104 runsina rain-hit first Test on Tuesday after a thrilling fifth day of batting collapses.
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May 13, 2026
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Anxious aspirants call move ‘demotivating
The decision to cancel the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2026 examination came as a major setback for many students after months — and in some cases years — of preparation.
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May 13, 2026
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{ FENTANYL SALE } U.S. IMPOSES VISA RESTRICTIONS ON INDIA-BASED PHARMACY OWNER, 13 ASSOCIATES
The US on Tuesday imposed visa restrictions on the owner and business associates of an India-based online pharmacy, which is facing sanctions for trafficking illicit fentanyl to Americans.
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May 13, 2026
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HC stays ED action on Deepak Kochhar's assets worth ₹78 cr
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to businessman Deepak Kochhar, husband of former ICICI Bank chief executive Chanda Kochhar, and stayed a tribunal's order upholding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) attachment of his properties worth ₹78 crore.
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May 13, 2026
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BJP IN REVIEW MODE AFTER LOSS IN TN ELECTIONS
The lack of a popular face, failure to negotiate a pre-poll alliance with actor and now chief minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the cadre’s inability to put up a collective fight against the opposition have been identified as the key reasons for the Bharatiya Janata Party's dismal performance in Tamil Nadu, said people aware of the details.
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May 13, 2026
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Badminton's string theory and secrets within
When you step onto the badminton court and swing your racquet, sometimes it all just clicks.
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