More than 2.3 million test-takers across India, and at examination centres in Doha, Dubai, Singapore and Kathmandu, appeared for the NEET this year on May 3, battling it out for less than 130,000 spots in medical colleges. But amid allegations of a paper leak, the Indian government announced on May 12 that the examination held nine days earlier had been voided, and anothe
The Indian government had the 'cockroach' movement's X handle blocked citing 'national security' concerns The satirical Cockroach Janta Party's Instagram account may be blocked too, report says India prepares for state visit of US' Marco Rubio Representatives of the Quad grouping will convene in India on May 26 India swelters in heat amid heatwave warning Here are the top headlines from India on Friday, May 22:
India's courts are reopening mosque disputes despite laws meant to protect religious sites. What changed? From mosques to temples, old religious battles are back in India's courts. A law passed after the Babri Masjid dispute was meant to stop exactly this. But new claims are moving forward again, as Hindu nationalism grows and many Muslims fear the protections once promised to them are slipping away.
It began as a satirical online project after a high court judge compared unemployed young people to cockroaches. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party with the insect as its symbol has exploded across India's social media by turning absurdist humour into protest.
India's state-run fuel retailers raised the prices of petrol and diesel by about 90 paise per litre (less than 0,01 or $0,01) on Tuesday, marking the second increase in less than a week. Oil retailers broke a four-year freeze in fuel prices last week, due to global oil shock from the US-Israel war with Iran. In New Delhi, petrol prices stood at Rs 98.64 (0,88, $1,03) per litre while diesel prices rose to Rs 91.58 per litre, news agency Press Trust of India reported.
In southern Pakistan throughout April and May, temperatures have risen far above seasonal norms. In Sindh, daytime temperatures have frequently crossed 44C to 46C, forcing residents indoors during peak afternoon hours and severely affecting outdoor labourers, transport workers and farming communities. India has also been experiencing intense heatwave conditions in recent weeks, particularly across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of northern and central India, where temperatures in several cities have crossed 45C.
ST Telemedia holds the 74% controlling stake in the India business, with Tata Communications retaining the remaining 26% from the original 2016 joint venture. Bloomberg's framing of the operator as Tata-backed understates the direction of control. The $500m figure is the only one Bloomberg sources to its informants. Indian and Asian outlets summarising the report have circulated a valuation range of $5bn to $5.5bn, with a draft prospectus said to follow in two to three months.
“I cannot charge truck drivers and laborers more per plate,” Verma told DW, wiping down steel tables after the lunch rush. “If prices go up too much, they stop eating here. So, I absorb the loss. 'till I can't.”
Millions of football fans in the world's two most populous nations may not be able to watch the FIFA World Cup, which starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.
The agreement comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States and instability in shipping and energy routes due to the Iran war.
The remark was obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste. The comments certainly do not reflect the reality of the India-US relationship, which has long been based on mutual respect and shared interests.
The delivery follows an initial batch of 10 buses introduced in August 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles supplied under the programme to 100. The buses have been integrated into the NTC fleet, which has historically operated an ageing vehicle base.
The insurance policy for bikes is designed to provide financial protection against the risk associated with riding a two-wheeler. As per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, every two-wheeler in India must have a minimum of third-party cover.
HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, featuring content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
Airlines that once relied on the shortest, most fuel-efficient routes are now being forced to take lengthy detours to avoid flying over Iran. Flight durations on some routes have risen by 15-40%, while shorter regional sectors have seen journey times more than double in extreme cases.
