Over 100 long-finned pilot whales, which had become stranded along Western Australia's shores on Thursday, have been successfully returned to the ocean.
Tragically, 29 of them perished on the beach. Pia Courtis, a regional wildlife officer with the Parks and Wildlife Service for Western Australia, stated in a social media-posted news conference that efforts were underway to remove the deceased whales from the beach. The agency intends to collect biological samples and measurements from the deceased whales for research purposes.
Following the assistance of marine officials and volunteers in guiding the remaining whales back to sea, ongoing monitoring efforts via boats and a spotter plane are in place to prevent their return to shore.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate 2026 has been cancelled following a widespread paper leak involving a multi-state organised network. Investigations reveal the paper circulated fifteen days prior to the exam, leading the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the probe.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, National Testing Agency (NTA) Chief Abhishek Singh addressed the recent cancellation of the NEET examination, which affected over 22.7 lakh students.
The Tamil Nadu government faces political turbulence as Chief Minister Vijay appoints a personal astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty, drawing criticism over administrative credentials. Ahead of a crucial assembly floor test, thirty rebel AIADMK MLAs led by S.P. Velumani and C.V. Shanmugham have pledged support to the TVK-led government, officially severing ties with the BJP. During the session, Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his controversial stance on Sanatana Dharma. Administratively, the state announced the closure of seven hundred liquor shops near schools and temples, alongside new bans on political hoardings and the creation of women's safety task forces. In Kerala, a leadership struggle for the Chief Minister post has emerged between K.C. Venugopal and V.D. Satheesan following the UDF election victory. Meanwhile, in Telangana, a POCSO case was filed against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath. The broadcast also confirmed the return of actor Mohanlal for the third installment of the Drishyam film franchise.
The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 medical entrance examination following widespread allegations of a paper leak.
