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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination, following a major paper leak has affected nearly 2.3 million students.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is all set to complete twelve years in office this month and will enter the third year of its third term.

The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at a fresh lifetime low of 96.86 against the US dollar on Wednesday as elevated global crude prices amid the West Asia crisis stoked inflation worries.

The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the fuel prices hike. Another fuel jolt for the common man as petrol and diesel prices were once again hiked across the country.

The escalating West Asia conflict has driven crude oil prices above $110 a barrel, while the Indian rupee hit a record low of 96.35 against the dollar. This

In this edition of India Today Roundtable Special, the focus is on the fuel price hike and the state of the Indian economy, amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

The Congress party has selected VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, following the United Democratic Front's assembly election victory. The six-time MLA will take the oath of office on May 18.

The central government has implemented austerity measures, including reducing ministerial convoys to two vehicles, in response to a looming fuel crisis driven by West Asian geopolitical tensions. While the ruling party frames this as a necessary fiscal step, opposition leaders have labeled the move tokenism, demanding a special parliamentary session to address the economic situation and rising oil prices. Simultaneously, the national currency has depreciated to an all-time low against the dollar, prompting calls from experts for fiscal consolidation and reduced political populism. Amidst these economic challenges, a major controversy has emerged regarding the national medical entrance examination. Investigations into an alleged paper leak and an interstate exam mafia have resulted in multiple arrests across several states, revealing potential political links. Education experts are now advocating for a complete overhaul of the testing system, suggesting decentralized, computer-based examinations to ensure future transparency. Transparency activists further urge the government to disclose fuel stock data to prevent public panic and hoarding during this period of economic instability.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate examination has been cancelled following a widespread paper leak, prompting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of West Bengal in Kolkata tomorrow.

In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay's TVK faces a political standoff as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar demands proof of a 118-seat majority before government formation.

The big focus of this episode of News Today is on the dramatic twist that has taken place in the Tamil Nadu power play.

After Vijay's stunning victory in Tamil Nadu assembly elections, all eyes are now on government formation. According to sources, Vijay is eyeing alliance with Congress, Left parties and VCK.

The BJP secured a historic victory in West Bengal by crossing the two-hundred seat mark, defeating the incumbent Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her own constituency.

The price of commercial LPG was hiked by the steepest ever Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday due to rising global energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict.

High political drama was witnessed in West Bengal as Trinamool Congress candidates protested outside strongrooms in Kolkata, alleging EVMs manipulation by the BJP and election officials.

In West Bengal, Phase 2 of the assembly elections recorded a 92.10 percent voter turnout, driven by intense political mobilisation and high participation among women voters.

The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the final and second phase assembly poll in West Bengal.

The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

In a big setback to Arvind Kejriwal, Raghav Chadha and six other Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs quit the party to join the BJP.