VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Why is stock market rallying today? BSE Sensex rises over 1,500 points, Nifty50 back above 23,500 – top reasons for rise After cadaver remarks row, Dr Sejal Pawar accused of using fake ST certificate to secure MBBS seat ‘Maa Bhen’ star Madhuri Dixit recalls her childhood in JB Nagar, where her love for dance first began: ‘Main jab teen saal ki thi’ 8 budget-friendly localities in Bengaluru offering good connectivity and affordable rents Somvati Amavasya 2026: When is Somvati Amavasya? Check correct date and significance ‘Traitors need to resign, fight on BJP ticket’: Mahua Moitra’s challenge to 19 rebel TMC MPs Major disruption on UK rail network after lorry smashes into Warwickshire bridge; driver arrested New Delhi, Jun 11 (ANI): A visual of the commercial vessel MT Jalveer, with Indian seafarers reportedly on board, attacked off the coast of Oman near the Shinas Port, on Thursday. Casualties feared and further details awaited. (Forward Seamen’s Union of India/ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the killing of three Indian sailors in a US Navy attack, saying that as a “compromised PM,” he is unable to protect the “sons of Mother India.”Also Read | ‘Armed robbery and state piracy’: Iran condemns US attack on ship that killed 3 Indian sailors”Three Indians have been killed in US attacks on three ships in international waters within three days. And our Compromised PM? Not a single word. When any foreign power murders an Indian, the Prime Minister has to speak up. But heaven forbid he should utter even one word,” Gandhi wrote on X.”Next week at the G7, just days after the murder of our sailors, Modi ji will smile, embrace, and sign agreements – but for those three Indians, he won’t have a word to spare. A Compromised PM cannot protect the sons of Mother India, because he lacks either the courage or the strength to confront those who took the lives of those sons,” the Lok Sabha LoP added.The United States Navy has attacked three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members in the past four days in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly attempting to breach the US naval blockade of Iran. The Palau-flagged oil tankers Marivex and Settebello were struck on June 8 and June 10, respectively, while the Guinea-Bissau-flagged bitumen tanker MT Jalveer was attacked on Thursday.The three sailors who were killed were part of the crew of MT Settebello. They were identified as Aditya Sharma, Suresh Patnala and Shivanand Chaurasiya.Washington has imposed a naval blockade of Iran in response to Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route through which approximately 20% of the world’s crude oil supply passes.Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz in early March following US and Israeli strikes across the Islamic Republic on February 28, an escalation that sparked the broader regional conflict.Active hostilities were paused on April 8 under a ceasefire arrangement, which was subsequently extended indefinitely.However, the truce has remained largely ineffective, as attacks have continued despite the pause in fighting.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Is there any judgment of this Court where we have interfered at that stage?” the bench of Justices PK Mishra and AS Chandurkar said.Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Natarajan, submitted that a candidate is required to disclose only criminal cases carrying a minimum sentence of two years, and in the present matter, only summons had been issued.Singhvi argued that Natarajan’s nomination paper for the Rajya Sabha election in Madhya Pradesh was wrongly rejected by the RO on the grounds of alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case under the Representation of the People Act.An order issued by Rajya Sabha Returning Officer Arvind Sharma stated that, after examining the available documents, Natarajan was found to have submitted an incomplete affidavit by omitting a court complaint in Form 26 filed along with her nomination.According to a Madhya Pradesh Assembly official, BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat had filed a complaint with the Returning Officer alleging that Natarajan failed to disclose a case registered against her in Telangana.The rejection of her nomination ultimately resulted in the BJP winning all three Rajya Sabha seats that fell vacant in Madhya Pradesh.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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ANI NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced a series of changes to the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, including an extended exam window and a revised question paper booklet design, as part of efforts to make the test more candidate-friendly.In a statement the NTA said it is “committed to ensuring that NEET (UG)-2026 examination is conducted in a manner that is fair, secure and responsive to the needs of candidates.” Watch NEET-UG Retest Under Maximum Security: Paper Setters Placed In Lockdown At Secret Facility”As part of this effort, a few candidate-friendly changes have been introduced for NEET (UG) 2026,” the agency added.Explaining the basis for the changes, the agency said, “Based on feedback received from candidates over the years, the examination window has been extended to 195 minutes and will be from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.”The NTA clarified that this includes “the time required for mandatory examination formalities such as signing of attendance sheets and other invigilation procedures.”It further said, “The revised examination window has been designed to ensure that candidates are able to utilize the intended examination time without feeling that administrative processes are taking away from their opportunity to attempt the paper.”On changes to exam materials, the agency said, “Candidates will now be provided with four rough-work pages instead of two, giving them more room for calculations, diagrams and other workings during the examination.”It added that feedback had highlighted accessibility concerns in earlier formats. “Earlier, rough-work pages were provided only at the end of the booklet. While this arrangement worked well for many candidates, feedback indicated that it was less convenient for some, particularly left-handed candidates.”“To address this, two rough-work pages have now been placed immediately after the instruction page at the beginning of the booklet, while two pages will continue to be available at the end,” the NTA said.The agency added that the revised structure has been implemented across language versions so that candidates can use whichever format is more convenient.The NTA said, “Even small improvements in examination design can have a positive impact on the experience of candidates during a high-stakes examination.”It added, “These measures have therefore been introduced with the objective of making the examination process more comfortable and candidate-friendly while maintaining the highest standards of fairness and security.”Candidates have been advised to carefully follow instructions provided in the admit card and information bulletin and “cooperate with the examination staff for the smooth conduct of the examination.”Key changes announced by NTA:NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled for June 21, 2026Exam window extended to 195 minutes (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM)Administrative time included in the exam durationRough work pages increased from 2 to 4Two rough sheets moved to beginning of question bookleRemaining rough sheets retained at the endLayout revised for both English and regional language papersThe development follows earlier disruption in the NEET-UG 2026 cycle after the National Testing Agency cancelled the examination amid allegations of a coordinated question paper leak. The exam, originally conducted on May 3 for over 22 lakh candidates, was cancelled on May 12 after reports of irregularities, triggering widespread anger and agitation among aspirants and parents. Rajasthan Police SOG had flagged a “guess paper” circulating on messaging platforms that reportedly matched a large number of questions from the test. The case was subsequently handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a detailed probe into the alleged leak.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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