VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ram Charan cheers for Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’: ‘You have always been a woman of extraordinary strength’ OSSSC RI, ARI exam postponed due to NEET UG 2026: Check new date and fresh Admit Card details Bolivia crisis explained: State of emergency declared after 50 days of protests Significant administrative and security measures have been undertaken for a smooth and fair conduct of the re-exam NEW DELHI: Administrative and security arrangements have been stepped up across the country to ensure a smooth, secure, and fair NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for Sunday.Also Read | Nagpur NEET aspirant gets Abu Dhabi as exam centreThe high-stakes medical entrance test, which was held on May 3, was cancelled days later due to a question paper leak came to light. More than 22 lakh candidates had appeared for the original examination.To prevent any recurrence, the question papers will be transported by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The move, however, has drawn criticism, with critics arguing that it reflects lapses in the government’s examination security framework.Also Read | NEET UG 2026 re-exam: NTA issues detailed exam-day advisory, check details hereThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the case. So far, 13 individuals have been arrested for their suspected involvement in leaking the question paper.Meanwhile, according to reports, at least 10 students have died by suicide since the cancellation of NEET.Here’s all you need to know:The National Testing Agency (NTA), under fire for its failure to prevent the leak, is conducting a nationwide mock drill on the eve of the re-examination to ensure its smooth conduct.On Friday, the Delhi high court upheld the Centre’s temporary ban on Telegram, rejecting the messaging app’s challenge to the restriction, which was imposed to prevent paper leaks and the spread of exam-related rumours.Inspection rounds are underway to finalise arrangements at various centres in the national capital, where five schools have been designated as centres.In Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, where around 23,000 aspirants will appear for the examination across 47 centres, adequate police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed to assist in the smooth conduct of the re-test.In Ajmer, Rajasthan, around 300 police personnel will be deployed across examination centres to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the examination.Authorities in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to maintain law and order for a peaceful and orderly conduct of the exercise.The NTA has advised candidates to reach their examination centres between 11 am and 1:30 pm, noting that entry gates will close at 1:30 pm.The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 5:15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Watch Congress Sweeps Three Of Four Karnataka Rs Seats As Poll Ends Without Contest”Rapidly depleting savings due to high inflation, Unaffordability, betrayal of aspirations, inequality, fall in global credibility, youth anger galore! Households perish under the weight of Modi Govt’s mismanagement of the economy!” Kharge said in a post on X.”BJP busy shopping from other parties, but the AAM AADMI can’t afford basic necessities!” he added.”Retail inflation at a 16-month high; food inflation at 4.78%, tomatoes disappearing from plates; medical inflation above 15%; rupee continues to weaken; foreign investors are pulling back; youth face a jobs crisis as unemployment rises,” he noted.RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra cautioned that the monetary policy committee (MPC) will need to remain vigilant about the inflation trajectory, particularly in light of the fuel price revisions in May.”We need to be watchful of the inflation trajectory. Going forward, revision in retail prices of petrol and diesel in May would lead to higher fuel inflation in the coming months,” ANI quoted the governor saying.Centre hiked petrol prices thrice in a month amid continued stress due to Hormuz blockade causing oil supply disruptions due to US-Iran war.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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My neighbour keeps harassing my dog but his wife is my great friend. 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Meet Anne Hathaway’s husband as they await baby no. 3 NEET re-exam 2026: NTA glitch allots Nagpur candidate Abu Dhabi centre for June 21 retest, say reports Father’s Day Special: Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone to Robin Williams’s Daniel Hillard, here are some of the most beloved on-screen dads From out of favour to indispensable? Ishan Kishan, India’s ODI star in the making JAC to close JTET 2026 registrations today for Primary and Upper Primary aspirants; check direct link here Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: White tent at Rhode Island property sparks frenzy; Wedding planner reacts – PICS Watch: Spanish MEP mimics Marilyn Monroe to sing ‘Happy Birthday, Mr Genocide’ to Trump in Parliament Vivek Aggarwal, secretary, government of India India has secured a key position in the leadership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), with senior bureaucrat Vivek Aggarwal elected as vice president of the global watchdog responsible for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Announcing the development on X, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described it as a “major win for India in FATF”.“Major win for India in FATF! Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Government of India, has been elected the Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force. As India continues to champion a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, this leadership role reinforces our relentless focus on combating global terrorist financing networks and dismantling illicit financial systems.His profound expertise as the former Head of India’s FATF delegation and former Director of FIU-IND will advance FATF’s mandate to secure financial integrity,” Jaiswal posted.The MEA said that the appointment reflected country’s growing role in international efforts aimed at tackling terrorist financing and illicit financial networks. It noted that Aggarwal’s experience leading India’s FATF delegation and heading the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) would contribute to advancing the organisation’s mandate of safeguarding financial integrity.The ministry of culture also welcomed the development, saying it highlighted the confidence and credibility India has built across more than 200 jurisdictions and underlined the country’s role in shaping global policy responses to emerging challenges.“It reflects the immense trust and credibility India has built across more than 200 jurisdictions, highlighting the nation’s proactive role in shaping global policy on emerging risks like digital payments and virtual assets,” the ministry said in a post on X.The FATF is an intergovernmental body that formulates standards and policies to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other threats to the international financial system.Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, currently serves as Secretary in the Ministry of Culture. He has more than three decades of administrative experience and has held senior positions in both the Union and state governments across sectors including finance, agriculture, urban development, infrastructure and public policy.Before assuming charge as Culture Secretary in April 2025, he served as additional secretary in the department of Revenue under the ministry of finance. During that tenure, he headed the FIU-IND and led India’s delegation to the FATF. He was responsible for matters related to anti-money laundering, economic security, GST and financial intelligence. Aggarwal has also served as additional secretary and joint secretary in the ministry of agriculture, where he led key initiatives including PM-KISAN, Digital Agriculture and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.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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If not India and the Indian people; then who? If not now; then when? Every life matters,” the statement added. “The Palestinian people continue to look toward the conscience of humanity and toward India’s historic commitment to justice, humanitarian values, anti-colonial principles, and support for oppressed peoples,” it said.It also urged India to extend medical assistance through its Aarogya Maitri humanitarian initiative, highlighting New Delhi’s broader commitment to supporting global healthcare and disaster-relief efforts. “Recently, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, HE Narendra Modi, announced the ‘Aarogya Maitri’ project, where he pledged, and I quote his words: ‘Under this project, India will provide essential medical supplies to any developing country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.’ End quote,” the statement read.The embassy described the situation as a humanitarian disaster of unprecedented proportions, citing figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). It said that only 19 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are currently functioning partially and highlighted the severe strain on the territory’s healthcare system. The embassy also pointed to acute shortages of medicines, medical equipment, dialysis supplies, blood stocks, and fuel needed to power hospital generators.India has reaffirmed its backing for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, urged the implementation of a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and said it will shortly disburse $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as part of its yearly contribution.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. 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