Punjab Employees Protest for Dearness Allowance, Police Deploy Water Cannon

CBI charges three NTA experts for NEET-UG paper leak, face life term and Rs 1cr fine

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet in a Delhi court against three National Testing Agency subject experts over the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak. The accused are alleged to have breached confidentiality agreements and compromised the integrity of the high-stakes medical entrance examination. They face charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating under recently enacted laws. If convicted, the three individuals could face penalties including fines of up to Rs 1 crore and life imprisonment.

Dhawan Questions If Rohit and Kohli Will Feature in 2027 World Cup

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has weighed in on whether veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be part of India's squad for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Both Rohit and Kohli currently play only ODI cricket for India. The two senior batters had a productive outing during India's ODI series against England in July, though India lost the three-match series 2-1. Dhawan's comments have sparked debate around the future of the two stalwarts in Indian cricket's long-term planning.

Jharkhand govt holds talks with protesting students, promises to consider demands

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