Ship with 4 Indians hit at Ukraine port; 2 safe, fate of 2 unknown

Govt Never Blocked Student Protests Over NEET Paper Leak, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government did not obstruct students from protesting over the NEET paper leak controversy. Authorities arrested those responsible for the leak and ensured they faced judicial proceedings. A re-examination was conducted swiftly to prevent students from losing an academic year. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan subsequently resigned following the completion of the re-examination process. Sitharaman also noted that India faces inflation risks this year stemming from both external and domestic factors.

PM Modi praises Indian youth after wins in sports, science and space

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded young Indians for a series of recent achievements across multiple fields. Badminton star PV Sindhu brought glory to the nation by winning the Japan Open title. In a landmark moment for India's private space sector, the Vikram-1 rocket completed a successful orbital launch. Indian students also performed strongly at international science Olympiads, bringing home several medals. Modi highlighted these accomplishments as proof of a confident and capable new generation driving India forward.

J&K: Amid NH closure, Railways operates special trains to help stranded pilgrims

India records 5,022 child adoptions in FY2025-26, highest figure in ten years

India completed 5,022 child adoptions between April 2025 and March 2026, marking the highest adoption figure in a decade. The vast majority, 4,603 children, were adopted domestically, while 419 adoptions were inter-country. Adoptions of children with special needs rose by 25 percent to reach 392, and girl adoptions climbed by 8 percent. Relative and step-parent adoptions recorded a notable 50 percent increase over the previous year.