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Here’s how much they can legally charge | MP Board Class 12th supplementary exam results to be released today: Check steps to download scorecards here Salman Khan moves to Delhi High Court for an immediate stay on ‘Kala Hiran’ as the makers drop the film’s teaser: Report 10 most-loved smells in the world and where travellers can experience them How moon phases may influence your mood and mental well-being The deal that could reopen Strait of Hormuz: What Trump and Iran are negotiating Meenakshi Natarajan NEW DELHI: In a setback for the Congress, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed party leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea challenging the rejection of her candidature for the Rajya Sabha polls.Also Read | ‘Only legal notice issued’: Congress’ Meenkashi Natarajan defends Rajya Sabha nomination, claims Form 26 entry was ‘not applicable’A two-judge bench asked her counsel to cite a single instance where the Supreme Court had intervened in a case involving the rejection of a candidate’s nomination papers, PTI reported.”However erroneous the decision may be, once a nomination is rejected, the remedy ordinarily lies elsewhere. 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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEx-TMC Leader Ritabrata Remains LoP As Calcutta HC Rejects Stay Plea | WatchAir India 171 Probe On Track As Investigators Prepare Comprehensive Final Report | WatchAFSPA May Go From Entire Northeast By 2027 As Centre Cites Peace, Growth And StabilityCongress Plans Massive Nationwide Stir Against Centre, Targets Inflation, Job Crisis And Paper LeaksAbhishek Banerjee Faces Six-Hour CID Interrogation In Bengal Signature Forgery CaseStone Shatters Window Of Shatabdi Express Near Firozabad; RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Was On BoardJaishankar Says US Asked India To Buy Russian Oil In 2022, Slams Double Standards Over Energy PolicyThree Killed As Massive Fire Breaks Out In Multi-Storey Residential Building In Delhi’s TughlakabadJaishankar Calls Out Europe’s ‘Double Standards’, Says European Weapons Have Been Used Against IndiaFalta Strongman Paraded In Shorts By Cops After Arrest In Falta | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom ghost towns to geothermal valleys: 7 underrated destinations in India every traveller should explore10 simple habits that make a woman look elegant and expensive without luxury brandsSmriti Mandhanais more than just a cricketer to young girls: 5 qualities that make the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Indian vice-captain a role modelWhy lizards do push-ups, and what they’re actually communicating5 Plants you can keep in your bathroom for a fresh, green and low-maintenance spaceSuccess quote of the day by Tom Hanks: “Never give up because…”Love Lessons Written in Your Birth Number7 home interior design styles influencing modern residential spacesKangana Ranaut continues her love affair with Indian handlooms in a stunning Patan Patola saree10 foods that help reduce bloating naturally in summer123Hot PicksSpaceX IPOGulf of Oman attackJaspal RanaShakiraIndia Vs Afghanistan HighlightsISC Revaluation ResultSpaceX IPODelhi weatherIndustrial fuel banTop TrendingTMC rebel MPKakoli Ghosh DastidarSpaceX IPOFIFA World Cup 2026Nipah virusCJP Lucknow ProtestBharatiya Antariksh HackathonKerala SSLC Revaluation ResultUPSC result 2026CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result IIT (BHU) students pull off historic silicon tape-out, deliver fabrication-ready chip in just five months Raghava Lawrence announces entry into politics; seeks people’s approval: ‘Circumstances have brought me to a point’ Skoda Kodiaq RS launch soon: Five things you need to know ‘Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar took Rs 5 lakh on camera’: Kirti Azad launches explosive attack on rebel TMC MPs amid split crisis ‘Only legal notice issued’: Congress’ Meenkashi Natarajan defends Rajya Sabha nomination, claims Form 26 entry was ‘not applicable’ | India News NEET UG re-exam 2026: NTA extends exam window to 195 minutes, adds rough work pages Aamir Khan stepped in to resolve Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’ feud, reveals FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit Tata Motors cars, EVs to get expensive from this date: Here’s by how much Elon Musk set to become world’s first trillionaire in less than 24 hours (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar took a swipe at the United State’s shifting stance and Western nations’ double standards, saying Washington imposes and lifts sanctions or tariffs based on its own interests and not on any fixed principle.Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland on Thursday, Jaishankar strongly defended India’s decision to buy Russian oil and said, “Let’s not pretend that there is some great principle involved here. They do it when it suits them and don’t do it when it doesn’t,” referring to the West’s changing approach towards Russian oil. Watch Jaishankar Says US Asked India To Buy Russian Oil In 2022, Slams Double Standards Over Energy PolicyJaishankar said India turned to Russian oil after global energy markets were disrupted by the Ukraine conflict. He also recalled that the United States had itself encouraged New Delhi to buy Russian crude to help stabilise global oil prices.Responding to a question on India’s ties with Russia and its continued purchase of Russian oil, Jaishankar said India’s energy decisions were guided by affordability and availability rather than geopolitics.”I’ll make two observations. I buy oil based on cost and availability. So at that point of time, much of the oil available in the market was Russian because Europeans were essentially buying oil from the Middle East, which was our traditional supplier. So circumstances pushed us in a certain direction,” Jaishankar said.He noted that India was not a major buyer of Russian crude before the Ukraine war.”We didn’t buy a significant amount of Russian oil till 2022. Circumstances compelled us to get into that market and I must say the Russians have been steady suppliers because they put the cargoes out there and you go out there and buy oil, whichever is the most reasonable and available oil.”‘US specifically asked India to buy Russian oil’Jaishankar said Washington had recognised the importance of keeping global energy markets stable after sanctions were imposed on Russia.”I do want people to remember this. At that time, the US specifically asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilize the world markets. We buy oil based on cost and availability,” he said.The minister then pointed to what he described as inconsistencies in the US approach towards Russian oil.”Right now, if you see, after having first put tariffs on us last year for buying Russian oil, the US then again lifted its sanctions,” he said.”So let’s not pretend that there is some great principle involved here. I mean if it is on, off, on, off and do it when it suits us and don’t do it when it doesn’t suit us. Come on, we are all adults in the room, we know what the game is. I don’t think making this about sanctimony is really warranted…” he added.The external affairs minister reiterated that India’s energy policy is driven by national interest and the need to ensure affordable supplies for its economy.”Today our largest oil supplier and little less than 40% is Russia. Our largest gas supply is the United States and that was not the case till 28th February of this year. The main supplier was Qatar. So what is happening is the world is also de-risking on the region. People are looking for alternative energy sources…” Jaishankar said.India emerged as one of the biggest buyers of discounted Russian crude after the outbreak of the Ukraine war in 2022. New Delhi has consistently maintained that its oil purchases are based on commercial considerations and energy security needs.The ‘on and off’ US pressure on IndiaEarlier last week, US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the Trump administration wanted to end sanctions waivers and special arrangements that have allowed countries such as India to continue importing Russian oil.Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Washington and its allies have alternated between criticising India’s purchases of discounted Russian crude and quietly accepting them as a way to prevent a sharp rise in global energy prices.For much of the conflict, Western governments acknowledged that Indian purchases helped keep Russian oil flowing into global markets and prevented a major supply shock.However, Washington has recently renewed pressure on countries continuing to buy Russian crude, even as New Delhi insists that energy procurement decisions are sovereign matters driven by national requirements.US officials argue that allies should not undermine sanctions aimed at weakening Russia’s war effort. India has repeatedly maintained that it will continue purchasing oil based on commercial viability and energy security considerations, irrespective of changing geopolitical calculations.Last month, petroleum ministry joint secretary Sujata Sharma reiterated that position saying that, “Regarding (the) American waiver on Russia, I would like to emphasize that we have been purchasing from Russia earlier … I mean before waiver also, during waiver also, and now also.”Several critics have also pointed out that China remains one of the biggest buyers of Russian energy, yet Washington has been more cautious in targeting Beijing, highlighting what many see as an inconsistent approach to sanctions enforcement.Jaishankar also pushed back against European criticism of India’s position on Russia, saying, “No European country has been attacked with Indian weapons. I wish I could say that for European weapons vis-a-vis India… Europeans sell weapons which are used to attack India. Not now, for many years. We Indians have never done anything to endanger Europe. So I think that’s a reasonable point.””I wish I could say that for European weapons vis-a-vis India. So keep that in mind…” he added.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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How did the days of the week get their names from the Sun, Moon, and planets of the solar system Hoax bomb threat delays Lucknow-Delhi IndiGo flight Shah chairs meeting to review security preparedness NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security and operational preparedness for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said.The yatra is scheduled to begin on July 3.The meeting was attended by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General GP Singh, besides other senior security and administrative officials.The 57-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the Himalayas requires a massive security deployment, with the Central and Union Territory agencies working in close tandem.Officials said the agencies are combining advanced surveillance technology, intelligence-led monitoring, and multi-agency coordination to ensure a completely secure environment for the devotees.Pilgrims will travel through the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.Earlier this week, Lieutenant Governor Sinha reviewed the preparations, directing departments and security agencies to ensure smooth arrangements covering infrastructure, security, healthcare, sanitation, connectivity and pilgrim services.The Jammu and Kashmir Police has also deployed sophisticated screening and anti-sabotage equipment.These include portable RCIED jammers, deep search metal detectors, explosive and liquid explosive detectors, non-linear junction detectors (NLJDs), contraband busters, prodder vehicle search mirrors, optical fibrescopes, multi-type CCTV systems, XBIS, vehicle-mounted XBIS, multi-zone DFMDs (Fixed/multizone), HHMDs, search metal detectors, and other specialised equipment, they added.Police have also launched the QR-based “Pahchan App”, designed to digitally verify workers and vendors operating along the yatra route.Officials say the system will help prevent unverified individuals from infiltrating the pilgrimage ecosystem while improving accountability and crowd management.Tenant verification drives, inspections of lodgement centres and intelligence-gathering operations have also been intensified.The CRPF, which plays a pivotal role in securing the pilgrimage, has undertaken extensive reviews of operational preparedness.CRPF DG Singh also visited the Valley and took stock of security arrangements along the route to Baltal and directing commanders to adopt proactive measures.He reviewed security and logistical arrangements along the yatra route up to the Baltal base camp and emphasised the importance of maintaining a robust security grid through close coordination among all the stakeholders.Singh said inter-agency coordination must be strengthened to ensure a safe and incident-free pilgrimage. 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Key updates expected Cyber Cell files case against comic Pranit More over viral Rs 370 biryani remark at show In 1812, a powerful earthquake made the Mississippi River flow backwards and created a lake that still exists today | World News . NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday launched a nationwide protest demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and unveiled a five-point ‘exam manifesto’ aimed at protecting students.Leading a protest at the Savitribai Phule Pune University campus, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of failing to ensure accountability for issues affecting students appearing for examinations such as NEET, CBSE and CUET.”Our only demand since the inception of this movement has been the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. More than one crore students have faced injustice, but nobody is ready to take responsibility or step down,” Dipke said.He warned that students and supporters of the movement would march to New Delhi and stage a protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20 if the minister does not resign.As part of the agitation, CJP released a five-point manifesto outlining reforms it says are necessary to protect students from examination-related disruptions.The demands include:Rs 10,000 compensation for students affected by paper leaks, postponed examinations or delayed results.A mandatory backup examination date within 72 hours if an exam is cancelled.Physical evaluation of answer sheets for paper-based examinations instead of online assessment.Automatic age-limit relaxation for candidates affected by delayed examinations or results.Mandatory technology and tender audits before examinations, particularly for computer-based tests.Dipke also demanded that contracts for conducting examinations be awarded strictly on merit and called for stronger safeguards to prevent future irregularities.The CJP founder alleged that students had repeatedly suffered due to paper leaks, exam postponements and delays in result declarations.He claimed that timely action by authorities against those responsible for examination irregularities could have prevented the need for a nationwide protest movement.Dipke further alleged that a teacher who participated in a protest at Jantar Mantar against exam-related issues had been suspended.The movement plans to take its campaign to several cities, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Amritsar and Bengaluru, before culminating in a protest in New Delhi later this month.Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who participated in the Pune protest, expressed support for the agitation and said it was drawing attention to important issues in the education sector.Dipke maintained that the protests would remain peaceful and within the framework of the Constitution.He also accused the government of attempting to suppress the movement by targeting its social media accounts, while reiterating that CJP remains open to dialogue.”CJP is a big message for the country. The government cannot ignore the youth. Instead of calling us fake, try to understand the issues and problems faced by the youth in the country,” he said.Explaining the party’s unusual name and symbol, Dipke said the cockroach represented growing frustration among young people over the current system and the challenges they face in education and employment.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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