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CBI arrests ‘mastermind’ linked to NEET-UG 2026 biology insubstantial leak
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) connected Saturday (May 16, 2026) has arrested a biology lecturer from Pune successful transportation with the 2026 NEET-UG insubstantial leak case. Manisha Gurunath Mandhare was appointed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an adept and was progressive successful the introspection process this year.
CBSE makes 3rd connection mandatory for Class IX
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the survey of 3 languages compulsory for students from Class IX opening July 1, portion clarifying that determination volition beryllium nary Board introspection for the 3rd connection (R3) successful Class X. In a circular issued connected May 15, the CBSE said that astatine slightest 2 of the 3 languages indispensable beryllium autochthonal Indian languages, successful enactment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.”
WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting younker arsenic income surge
Sleek, discreet packaging, added flavours, sponsorship of concerts, festivals and sports events and aspirational manner branding are among the wide industry tactics utilized by nicotine pouch brands to entreaty to younger audiences, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO) successful a precocious released planetary study “Exposing selling tactics and strategies driving the maturation of nicotine pouches”.
T.N. Cabinet portfolios: CM Vijay to clasp Home; Finance for Sengottaiyan; Aadhav Arjuna gets PWD
The portfolios of Ministers successful the Cabinet headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay person been announced. A Lok Bhavan property merchandise stated the Chief Minister had recommended to the Governor the portfolio and taxable allocations for the Council of Ministers, who were sworn successful on with him connected May 10. The Governor has approved the recommendations.
CJI Surya Kant clarifies ‘parasites’ remarks, says ‘pained’ implicit media reports
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant connected Saturday (May 16, 2026) issued a powerfully worded clarification connected his ‘parasites’ remarks, saying helium was “pained” by media reports that suggested helium criticised youth. “I americium pained to work however a conception of the media has misquoted my oral observations made during the proceeding of a frivolous lawsuit yesterday,” the CJI said successful a statement.
Bengal Government orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011
Observing that the authenticity and genuineness of immoderate caste certificates person been challenged by antithetic quarters, the West Bengal government has decided to behaviour a re-verification of each caste certificates issued successful the State since 2011.
Mamata asks Trinamool Congress canvass candidates to rebuild party; says dissenters escaped to leave
After the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faced an electoral setback, enactment supremo Mamata Banerjee urged its candidates who contested the recent Assembly polls to rebuild the organisation, asserting that those wishing to discontinue the enactment were escaped to bash so.
Israel confirms Hamas equipped helping main killed successful Gaza strike
The Israeli subject connected Saturday (May 16, 2026) confirmed that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas’ equipped wing, was killed successful an aerial onslaught successful Gaza the time before.“The IDF and the ISA denote that yesterday, successful a precise onslaught successful the country of the City of Gaza, the violent Ezzedine Al-Haddad was eliminated,” the subject said, referring to itself and the Shin Bet home information agency.
