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CBI) registered First Information Report (FIR) in connection with alleged irregularities in NEET-UG examinations. The Ministry of Education on Saturday entrusted the matter of alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) Examination 2024 to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive investigation. CBI has been handed charge by the Centre to probe irregularities in both UGC-NET and NEET-UG examinations. «National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET(UG) Examination on May 5, 2024 in OMR (Pen and paper) mode. Certain cases of alleged irregularities/cheating/impersonation/malpractices have been reported. For transparency on the conduct of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, after a review has decided to entrust the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for comprehensive investigation. Central Government has also enacted the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to prevent unfair means in public examinations and to provide for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto,» the government said.

Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is a crucial responsibility for taxpayers in India. Ensuring accurate and timely submissions can prevent unnecessary hassles, penalties, and legal issues. Here are the top mistakes to avoid during the ITR filing process:

₹1,500 a kilo at the Kolkata tea auction for their CTC tea, achieving speciality status— average prices at auction for Assam CTC is under ₹300/kilo. This got me thinking about our perception of tea, and the contradictory world of leaf tea and CTC drinkers. It’s hardly a great divide.

under-construction small bridge collapsed in East Champaran district on Sunday in third such incident in Bihar in less than a week, officials said. No casualty was reported in the incident that happened in Ghorasahan block in Motihari, they said. The 16-metre-long bridge was being built over a canal by the state's Rural Works Department (RWD) to connect Amwa village to other areas of the block. It was being built at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore, they added. «The exact cause of the incident is not yet known. It is a serious matter and a departmental inquiry has been ordered. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty,» Additional Chief Secretary of RWD Dipak Kumar Singh told PTI.

naxals, news agency ANI reported. «On information about the printing of fake currency notes by Naxals, the operation was launched in the area and printers, ink, fake notes were seized...» Sukma SP Kiran Chavan said.

Manchester Airport faced cancellations and severe delays on Sunday after a power cut in the area caused widespread disruption, an airport spokesperson said. A significant number of flights, particularly from Terminals 1 and 2, were expected to be delayed or cancelled, the spokesperson said.

NASA has found that a potentially hazardous asteroid has a 72% chance of hitting Earth, highlighting potential gaps in Earth's preparedness to prevent such an event. The exercise, NASA's fifth biennial Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise held in April, was summarized and unveiled on June 20 at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. According to an official report by the space agency, NASA conducted the fifth biennial Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise in April. On June 20, NASA unveiled the summary of the exercise, held at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. The tabletop exercise, apart from NASA, included nearly 100 representatives from various US government agencies and international collaborators.

Lupin and a unit of Aurobindo Pharma are recalling products from the American market due to manufacturing issues, according to the US health regulator. As per the latest Enforcement Report issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), a US-based unit of Lupin is recalling a medication used to treat bacterial infections. Baltimore-based Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc is recalling 3,552 bottles of Cefixime for Oral Suspension (USP 200 mg/5 mL) due to «failed content uniformity specifications». The affected lot has been produced at the company's Mandideep-based manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh.

anti-government protests in several parts of Israel on Saturday night, calling for new elections and the return of hostages held in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported. On Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street, David Grossman, one of Israel's best-known authors, urged the people of Israel to fill the streets with demonstrations and fight for their country in a poem he read to protesters.

India and Bangladesh signed 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, with both leaders endorsing a vision statement on peace and prosperity that underscored longstanding ties between the two nations. Three of the pacts were renewals of existing accords. The Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s visit is the first by a head of state or government after the inauguration of the new Modi government and comes ahead of her trip to Beijing. The Modi-Hasina talks focused on boosting defence ties, management of the Mongla port in Bangladesh and cross-border power trade. Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur (Bangladesh) will cooperate in the field of strategic and operational studies. ET had first reported last week that defence ties will likely get a boost at the meeting.

summer heat is drawing people out to cafes serving cold beverages like iced coffee and tea as well as summer-specific products, according to multiple industry executives. National chains such as Third Wave Coffee, Chaayos, AbCoffee, and Boba Bhai said they are registering increasing footfall at their cafes — across northern India in particular — offering a stark contrast to reports of dipping sales at restaurant chains in the region that is battling record summer temperatures. While the availability of cold beverages and expansion of the on-premise menu is boosting sales, these cafes are also recording a spike in orders for delivery of summer-specific items. In addition, new-age cafes are popular destinations for remote working and meetings, which is further boosting footfalls.

capital investment, increased allocations for rural schemes and a boost for housing programmes at their pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. The full budget for FY25 is expected next month. Sitharaman underlined the Centre’s support to states through timely tax devolution and release of GST compensation arrears to stimulate growth, while nudging them to undertake reforms to gain maximum advantage from 50-year interest-free loans. The states also suggested higher assistance be provided to combat disasters and climate change, officials aware of the discussion told ET. Andhra Pradesh asked for central funds for the development of Amaravati as its capital, fresh funds and the clearance of arrears for Polavaram irrigation project and cheap power tariffs among other demands. “There was no demand on special package by any state,” an official told ET. The Telugu Desam Party, support of which is key to the NDA’s majority in Parliament, has just taken over in Andhra Pradesh.

waive interest and penalties on past tax demands, reduced the pre-deposit amount for filing appeals, fixed monetary limits for appeals against assessees at various legal forums and set a sunset date for anti-profiteering cases in a range of decisions aimed at easing doing business in the country. “Our intent is to make GST assessees’ life easier, simpler and less cumbersome… We are working towards less and less compliance,” Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, chairperson of the body, told reporters after the council’s 53rd meeting that was held in the capital. The council will take up pending reform measures when it meets next, likely by August end. Saturday’s measures by the council at its first meeting after the formation of the new government at the Centre could bring relief to multiple sectors, including shipping, airlines, insurance and nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) facing large tax demands, said experts.

Pekingese named Wild Thang won the title of «ugliest dog in the world» in the US. The event was held on last Friday during the World's Ugliest Dog competition in California. Wild Thang has made five entries into the competition. Before winning first place this year, it came in second place three times, as per the reports of 'Sky News.' The contest, which took place at the Sonoma Marin Fair in Petaluma, recognizes unique and special dogs.

Donald Sutherland, a veteran Hollywood actor is known for some of his notable films like The Dirty Dozen, Don't Look Now, A Time To Kill and many more. June 20 was an incredibly sad day for the Hollywood fraternity as he passed away due to unspecified illness at the age of 88, according to a Cinema Blend report. Donald is also the father of popular actor Kiefer Sutherland, known for his epic performances in Designation Survivor, streaming on Netflix, and long-running Fox drama series 24, where he played the role of Jack Bauer.

Jailscraper is set to be as tall as Big Ben in terms of size but, this massive jail, being planned in Chinatown, has already triggered locals who do not want to look up to see a massive prison in the sky. This enormous jail, according to a Daily Star report, is being built in the most popular districts in the United States, with plans for spending a whopping £12 billion for this project.

Parkinson's disease can be diagnosed as many as seven years before the emergence of symptoms, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) blood test, as per a report on Fox News. A groundbreaking diagnostic tool has been developed by a team of researchers from University College London and the University Medical Center Goettingen in Germany, leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence to achieve unprecedented accuracy and efficiency in medical testing.

Tobi Bamtefa, known for his role as Bunny in Paramount+’s original series Mayor of Kingstown, recently talked of his character’s growth and potential future. Reflecting on Bunny’s journey, Bamtefa highlighted the complexity and development of Bunny as a persona over the series. He expressed a desire for Bunny to continue evolving and facing new challenges as the show progresses into Season 4 and beyond.

Ben Affleck uncomfortable with the immense popularity of his wife Jennifer Lopez? Participating in the 'Season Four' premiere episode of Kevin Hart's show «Hart to Heart,» the actor opened up on how he felt when he saw the popularity of the singer. In an awe-struck acceptance, the actor said that she is so famous and she creates this, people love her, and she represents something important to people. He called it «amazing.» Recalling his first experience with the sky-high popularity of his wife, Ben Affleck talked about the time when he saw Jennifer Lopez's fame firsthand. Recalling the incident he said he and the singer were on their way to watch a play in Times Square in New York City. Since they were running late, he suggested they get out of their car to walk «a block and a half. Affleck said that Once they got out of the vehicle, Affleck said they no sooner did they get out of the car, fans recognized her and ran towards her. He recalled a lady who kept screaming Jennifer's name and filming her on the street.

Conor McGregor will miss UFC 303 as he won't be able to fight Michael Chandler due to an injury. Now the question remains when will he fight? 35-year-old McGregor has revealed that there are only two fights left on his UFC contract and he would fight soon. He said that it will take a few weeks to recuperate and regain 100 per cent fitness, as per a report on CBS sports.

the sinking this week of the ship Tutor, which marked what appears to be a new escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthis in their campaign of strikes on ships in the vital maritime corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the U.S. military ordered the USS Dwight D.