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2 held for cheating pilgrims in name of Char Dham Yatra helicopter bookings

Police said Deepak Kumar and Vijit Kumar used fake Facebook and Instagram pages, and WhatsApp to cheat pilgrims seeking helicopter tickets

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan after RCB’s big IPL win

Fresh off Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL, Virat Kohli and actor-wife Anushka Sharma travelled to Vrindavan to seek the blessings of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj.

NSUI moves Delhi HC over CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, seeks independent inquiry

NSUI petitions Delhi High Court for an independent inquiry into CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system amid widespread student concerns

Twisha Sharma death: Husband, MIL in custody

Bhopal: A court in Bhopal on Tuesday remanded late model Twisha Sharma's husband, Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, both accused of dowry harassment, in judicial custody for 14 days on completion of their CBI remand.Twisha was found hanging in her marital home in Bhopal on May 12.The CBI produced Samarth Singh and his mother, a retired district judge, in the court of Shobhna Bhalave, after completion of their remand, following which they were sent in judicial custody till June 16, said Twisha's family lawyer, Ankur Pandey.Read More: Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI seeks five-day remand for Giribala; asks for five-day custody extension for Samarth SinghA day earlier, the CBI reconstructed the circumstances of the former model's alleged suicide at her marital home here using dummies.The central agency, along with forensic and crime scene experts, asked Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh to give a detailed account of happenings on the night of May 12, officials had said.

Cong student wing NSUI moves court over glitches in CBSE's OSM, seeks probe into system

In its PIL, NSUI has sought a reopening of the verification process, manual re-checking of answer sheets in disputed cases and an inquiry into the OSM system.

NSUI moves HC seeking CBSE's marking probe

India to bargain in trade talks with US, UK

India is seeking to safeguard exporters’ interests in trade negotiations with the US and UK this week, with implications for trade deals with two of its major partners.India will ask for exemptions from any tariffs that may arise from ongoing US trade investigations during talks with a US team led by Brendan Lynch in New Delhi starting Tuesday. Separately, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will hold talks with his UK counterpart Peter Kyle in New Delhi to seek exemptions for Indian steel exports from British safeguard duties due to take effect next month. New Delhi has warned it could scale back some concessions under the free trade agreement it signed with the UK last year if it does not receive relief.The talks come at a difficult moment for India. The war in Iran, which has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, has hit not only energy supplies but also access to a key export market for Indian goods. While the government has moved to cushion the impact on exporters, concerns are growing that a prolonged conflict could weigh on trade this fiscal year. Trade agreements with the US and the UK could help cushion some of those headwinds while attracting foreign investment at a time when the rupee is under pressure. They are also a key part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategy to diversify India’s export markets amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.In the case of the US, however, some analysts argue that New Delhi has less reason to rush.The rationale for quickly concluding a trade deal weakened after the US Supreme Court struck down the reciprocal tariff framework, according to Ajay Srivastava, founder of the New Delhi-based Global Trade Research Initiative.“More importantly, a bilateral trade agreement would offer no guarantee against future US trade actions,” Srivastava said. “It would be wise to wait for US trade policy to stabilize than to lock itself into long-term expensive obligations.”Last year, the White House imposed some of the world’s highest tariffs on Indian goods, partly in response to New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil. The two countries reached an agreement on an interim trade pact earlier this year, before the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs.Soon afterward, however, the Office of the US Trade Representative launched investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act into several countries, including India, over concerns about forced labor and excess production capacity. If the investigations result in adverse findings, additional tariffs could be imposed.New Delhi has urged Washington to address the issue within the framework of ongoing trade negotiations rather than through unilateral measures. The matter is likely to feature in talks this week between Indian officials and a US trade delegation visiting New Delhi.“Our approach with the US needs a rethink,” said Abhijit Das, a New Delhi-based independent trade expert who has also worked with the Indian government. Also on Tuesday, UK’s Kyle is scheduled to meet Indian officials to discuss speeding up the implementation of the India-UK trade pact. The UK discussions are expected to focus on New Delhi’s concerns over Britain’s recent steel safeguard measures, which India says could restrict market access for its steel exports. On Monday, a senior Indian government official said New Delhi could scale back tariff concessions on a range of British products, including Scotch whisky, under the trade agreement signed last year if the issue is not resolved.

Twisha death case: Giribala Singh, Samarth to be sent to jail under judicial custody

A special CBI court in Bhopal is expected to send Giribala Singh, a former district judge, and her son Samarth Singh to judicial custody today. Both are accused in the dowry death case of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma. The CBI did not seek further remand for the duo. The court's decision is anticipated this afternoon.

Pawan Kalyan seeks permission to hold press meet in Jubilee Hills

CBSE OSM Row Reaches Delhi HC: NSUI Seeks Probe, Manual Rechecking For Class 12 Students

NSUI has moved the Delhi High Court alleging major flaws in CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, seeking an inquiry, rechecking and relief for affected Class 12 students.

'Won't contest in Trichy bypoll': VCK chief

Chennai: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday announced that he will not contest in the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency vacated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, as he has no desire to become a minister in the TVK cabinet.He would not contest in any by-elections and would not be influenced by anyone, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder said following speculation that the TVK's ally leader will make it to the Assembly from Tiruchirappalli East seat that was won by Vijay in the April 23 Assembly polls. Following his victory from two constituencies, Vijay vacated Tiruchirappalli East and retained Perambur constituency in Chennai."I am saying this 100 per cent that I will not contest in any by-elections nor will I be influenced by anyone," Thirumavalavan said in a video message and revealed that he was offered a chance to contest from the constituency, which was vacated by Vijay, as per ECI norms, with the promise of a ministerial berth upon his victory.Also Read: Congress seeks Rajya Sabha seat from ally Vijay's TVK"I have denied it from my side and I thank Chief Minister Vijay for the offer," he said.Thirumavalavan's VCK, along with the Left parties and IUML, had extended support to the Vijay-led TVK in forming the government while the Congress had joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in a post-poll pact. Apart from the Congress, both VCK and IUML legislators have been accommodated in the newly formed government.Explaining that his support to the TVK was extended only after consulting DMK president M K Stalin, he stressed that the support was mainly to prevent the implementation of the President's rule in Tamil Nadu."I have been a harshest critic of Vijay before the election and even accused him of attempting to divide the minority votes and hindering the progress of Secular Progress Alliance," the VCK chief said and rejected the TVK offer, stating that he was not power hungry and has always been committed to safeguarding the DMK-led alliance. Also, he stated that he need not become an MLA to get a role in the Cabinet.He has already communicated his decision to the TVK chief and said he earlier withdrew from the race when he was asked to contest from Kattumannarkoil in April this year in order to preserve the DMK-led combine's unity.Putting to rest speculation about his poll contest, Thirumavalavan said he was committed to the people, social justice and ideological integrity and appealed to his cadres and public not to pay attention to any rumours on contesting byelections.

Annamalai seeks meeting with Amit Shah, may launch own party amid BJP exit buzz

Annamalai seeks meeting with Amit Shah, may launch own party amid BJP exit buzz

Heads To Roll At CBSE? Ministry Seeks Report, Reviews OSM Contract Awarded To Coempt EduTeck

The Education Ministry has launched an internal probe into CBSE's OSM system and the tender awarded to Coempt EduTeck, with accountability likely to be fixed at multiple levels.

Foreigners seeking longer stay must register before visa expires, govt mandates

Foreigners seeking longer stay must register before visa expires, govt mandates

NTA’s re-exam portal comes under cybersecurity spotlight; researcher claims data exposure

The National Testing Agency’s (NTA) re-examination portal has come under scrutiny after cybersecurity researchers alleged vulnerabilities that could expose administrative data and provide unauthorized access to portal functions. The claims, shared online, remain independently unverified, and NTA has yet to respond to queries seeking clarification. The allegations emerge amid heightened concerns over the security of examination-related digital platforms following the recent controversy surrounding CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.

Centre Revises Rules For Foreigners Staying Beyond 180 Days In India, Mandates Early Registration

Foreign nationals seeking to stay in India beyond 180 days must now register before the deadline, as the Centre revises immigration rules.

Govt seeks detailed report from CBSE on OSM tender amid row over Class 12 evaluation

The move comes as the union education ministry intensifies its examination of alleged irregularities in the CBSE’s tendering process linked to OSM.

No urgent SC hearing on PIL for computer-based NEET re-exam

The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a computer-based test for the NEET-UG re-examination. The bench noted past dismissals of similar pleas and posted the matter for July, citing authorities' challenges in conducting the re-exam quickly. The plea was tagged with other petitions seeking NTA reforms.

Venezuela acting president may visit India next week

Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, is poised for a New Delhi visit this week, signaling a deepening energy partnership. This comes as India actively seeks to diversify its oil sources, with Washington encouraging increased purchases from the South American nation. Venezuela has recently emerged as a significant crude supplier for India.

India-US deal: $140bn trade ties moves closer to new framework agreement

India and the US have finalized most of the legal text for their bilateral trade agreement, with negotiations now focusing on minor details. The treaty's finalization hinges on clarity regarding the US tariff mechanism post-next month, as India seeks to maintain export advantages.