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Gatherings barred, curbs imposed around 16 centres in Dehradun for NEET re-exam

Gatherings barred, curbs imposed around 16 centres in Dehradun for NEET re-exam

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Water cannons were used to disperse National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) members during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on June 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI In a bid to ensure a peaceful environment for NEET re-examination candidates, the Dehradun district administration has announced a clampdown on public gatherings and noise pollution on June 21, officials said on Saturday (June 20, 2026). Acting on an official directive from the director general of the National Testing Agency (NTA), ADM Krishna Kumar Mishra has issued a strict prohibitory order, imposing Section 163 of the BNSS within a 200-metre radius of all 16 designated examination centres across Dehradun. The order will come into effect on the examination day and will remain strictly enforced until the conclusion of the test on Sunday (June 21, 2026). Under these emergency provisions, the assembly of five or more people, excluding the exam candidates, is completely banned near the centres. The administration has also prohibited the carrying of any firearms, lathis, swords or sharp-edged weapons, as …

Strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi on Telegram curbs

Strike at paper leak mafia, not students: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi on Telegram curbs

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) slammed the government after it temporarily restricted access to Telegram, saying the “new trick” was akin to putting a lock on the victim’s house instead of catching the thief. Telegram has stopped working for existing users in India after the Centre temporarily restricted access to the messaging app ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, but it continues to remain operational through the Virtual Protocol Network (VPN). Google delisted the app on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), and Apple’s Appstore has also removed it now in compliance with the government order to block access to the app. In a post in Hindi on X, Mr. Gandhi said, “Telegram Ban — Modi government’s new trick to stop paper leaks. Meaning, instead of catching the thief, just put a lock on the victim’s door.” “Lakhs of students have been studying on Telegram for years — notes, test series, discussions, preparation. How does snatching that facility become the solution to paper leaks? And it’s not even foolproof – every student …

US proposes action against India, 59 others over forced labour import curbs

US proposes action against India, 59 others over forced labour import curbs

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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed trade action against 60 economies, including India, after determining that they have failed to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on the import of goods produced with forced labour. India is among 54 economies that, according to the USTR, have failed to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on imports made with forced labour. (Reuters) In a statement issued on Tuesday, the USTR said it had concluded under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 that the acts, policies and practices of the 60 economies are “unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce”, making them actionable under American trade law. India is among 54 economies that, according to the USTR, have failed to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on imports made with forced labour. The list also includes countries such as Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. “The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced …

Baggage curbs at Srinagar airport force returning Hajj pilgrims to stopover at Ahmedabad

Baggage curbs at Srinagar airport force returning Hajj pilgrims to stopover at Ahmedabad

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Due to a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway length restrictions, payload limitations have been imposed on aircraft operations in the interest of flight safety, according to the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The officials in Jammu and Kashmir discussed Covid situation and starting international flights from Srinagar airport at a meeting earlier this week. (File Photo/Twitter/@srinagarairport) To avoid disruption to Hajj flight schedules and minimise inconvenience to pilgrims, the return journey of Hajj pilgrims operated by Akasa Airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad with 35 kg check-in baggage allowance up to Ahmedabad. Thereafter, 5 kg check-in baggage per pilgrim will be carried on the Ahmedabad-Srinagar flight, while the remaining 30 kg baggage will be transported separately by road to Srinagar. There is no change in the cabin baggage allowance. These arrangements have been necessitated solely by airport operational constraints and aviation safety requirements. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Hajj Committee of India and J&K State Hajj Committee are in …

Pune Police curbs spark row as Supriya Sule raises livelihood concerns of vendors

Pune Police curbs spark row as Supriya Sule raises livelihood concerns of vendors

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Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Parliament (MP) Supriya Sule has strongly criticised the Pune City Police for imposing wide-ranging prohibitry orders in the city, accusing the administration of targeting small businessmen and street vendors instead of addressing rising crime. In a tweet on Tuesday, Sule questioned the rationale behind the restrictions, stating, “Pune has now become a 24-hour working city. By stepping on the stomachs of small businessmen who earn their livelihood on a daily basis, what exactly is the police administration trying to prove?” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives

Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives

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West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced fresh initiatives from the state government for the welfare of the people, including affordable fish-rice meals, Annapurna Yojana, and rules for liquor shops. CM Suvendu Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month. (ANI) Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month. He further said that liquor shops will not be allowed within a one-kilometre radius of schools, colleges and places of worship. The CM also said his government will introduce fish and rice meals for ₹5 at around 400 dedicated canteens twice a week, news agency PTI reported. ALSO READ | Land for BSF, census, job age-limit relaxed: First decisions by Adhikari cabinet “Annapurna Yojana forms will be issued from the state secretariat from tomorrow. All Indians are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme,” Adhikari told reporters after an administration meeting at Kalyani, Nadia. …

Asansol violence: Mob ‘pelts stones’, ‘vandalises’ police outpost over curbs on mosque loudspeakers | Kolkata News

Asansol violence: Mob ‘pelts stones’, ‘vandalises’ police outpost over curbs on mosque loudspeakers | Kolkata News

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3 min readKolkataMay 16, 2026 08:12 PM IST Violence broke out in West Bengal’s Asansol on Friday night after a mob allegedly pelted stones and vandalised a police post following complaints against the volume of loudspeakers at a mosque. At least seven people have been arrested in the incident, the police said Saturday. Police sources claimed a police team urged the locals and mosque authorities to reduce the loudspeaker’s volume in Asansol’s Jahangir Mohalla, following a complaint. This angered the locals who protested outside the police outpost at around 9 pm. Soon, a scuffle broke out in front of the police outpost, and the mob allegedly pelted stones and vandalised the police outpost. Police claimed that several police and civilian vehicles were also damaged in the incident. A huge police contingent later arrived at the spot, and the police lathicharged the protesters to pacify the situation and disperse the mob. Meanwhile, police pickets have been put up in the area and the situation is now under control, as per the police sources. Throughout the state, …

Air India delays staff salary hikes over rising fuel prices, airspace curbs

Air India delays staff salary hikes over rising fuel prices, airspace curbs

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Air India will defer employee annual increments by at least one quarter as part of broader cost-rationalising measures driven by an uncertain economic environment, its senior executives told employees at a townhall on Friday. Air India will defer employee annual increments by at least one quarter as part of broader cost-rationalising measures driven by an uncertain economic environment The airline does not anticipate layoffs, chief human resources officer Ravindra Kumar GP said. The announcement was made at a meeting addressed by Air India chief executive officer Campbell Wilson, alongside Kumar and chief finance officer Sanjay Sharma. “We will continue to pay the performance-related variable pay for last year, that’s decided — the increment for this year we will defer. We will consider as the environment evolves over the course of the year if and when we can pay it. We have budgeted to pay it when the environment gets better, but we are going to withhold it for now…We do not anticipate any need for retrenchments,” Wilson said. Wilson highlighted external challenges affecting the aviation …

Air India to cut international flights till July amid rising airspace curbs and fuel costs

Air India to cut international flights till July amid rising airspace curbs and fuel costs

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Air India will reduce international flights till July. The Indian aviation company said that the reduction of flights comes after airspace curbs and a surge in jet fuel prices have made many routes unprofitable.  Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Friday said, “We have reduced some flying for April and May…massive rise in jet fuel prices which, together with airspace closures and longer flying routes, has caused many of our international flights to become unprofitable to operate,” as per PTI.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

HC strikes down EC curbs on using motorcycles in Bengal| India News

HC strikes down EC curbs on using motorcycles in Bengal| India News

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Kolkata: The Calcutta high court ruled on Friday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot impose a blanket restriction on commuting by motorcycles in West Bengal during the ongoing assembly elections, according to a copy of the order seen by HT. HC strikes down EC curbs on using motorcycles in Bengal The court said it failed to understand why the ECI imposed restrictions on riding motorcycles two days before the polls. “In the name of free and fair poll, the authorities cannot pass a blanket restriction on motorcycle riding,” the single bench of Justice Krishna Rao said in its order after hearing a petition filed by Ritankar Das, a lawyer. Das argued that the restriction would affect profession duties of advocates like him who use motorcycles as primary mode of transport. “The election is to be conducted on 29th April, 2026 but the respondent authorities imposed the restriction on motor cycle riding two days before until the date of the election,” it added. The court referred to the standard operating procedure (SOP) followed by …