The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20, a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The re-exam is for nearly 23 lakh candidates following allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 test. The NTA has issued advisories to candidates regarding admit cards and cautioned against fake messages.
Over 100 area officers will be deployed nationwide to assist states and Union Territories in implementing the VB-G RAM G Act from July 1. The Act aims to transform rural employment by linking guaranteed wage employment with livelihood promotion and climate resilience. An interim allocation of over Rs 95,000 crore has been approved.
中央調查局（CIB）表示，與金融機構合作在ATM安裝「臉部遮蔽警告」功能，有效嚇阻詐騙集團。上月詐騙案減少20%，損失金額減少37%。該功能自去年12月至今年4月已安裝於逾千台ATM，減少了1,851件詐騙提款案，減少損失逾4150萬元。
Ho Chi Minh police rescued a large number of cats from traffickers, prompting hundreds of cat owners to visit the police station to identify their lost pets, amidst Vietnam's legal but regulated cat and dog meat trade.
US average gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, following an agreement with Iran on its nuclear program and sanctions relief. Crude oil prices have also dropped significantly this month.
Zee Entertainment, India's broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, will allocate 15% of its subscription revenue to football development in the country. The initiative aims to identify and train young talent nationwide, working with organizations like the AIFF.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), rejected electoral politics, advocating for protests to secure basic rights. Addressing a NEET-UG paper leak protest, he demanded the Education Minister's resignation and criticized PM Modi for lack of condolences for student suicides.
India's National Testing Agency has ordered a temporary block on Telegram until June 22, citing concerns that fraudsters are using the platform to target candidates ahead of a re-test for the NEET medical entrance exam. The agency aims to prevent cheating networks from selling fake papers and spreading misinformation.
India's National Testing Agency ordered a temporary block on Telegram until June 22 to prevent fraudsters from targeting candidates ahead of a re-test for the NEET medical entrance exam. The agency cited concerns over cheating networks using the platform to sell fake papers and spread misinformation.
A satirical social media account, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has evolved into a Gen Z movement in India, protesting against frequent exam paper leaks and irregularities. The movement, inspired by a judge's remark and fueled by student anger, demands the resignation of the federal education minister.
Dick's Sporting Goods will expand Lids shops to 100 of its stores nationwide by late summer 2026. The partnership aims to offer customers more choices for team merchandise and lifestyle trends. This comes as Dick's first-quarter earnings missed expectations.
Starbucks Korea is facing public anger for its "Tank Day" reusable cup promotion on May 18, the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, a deadly military crackdown on a pro-democracy movement where 165 civilians were killed.
Japan is introducing nationwide LGBTQIA+ education in schools, universities, and workplaces to foster understanding of gender and sexual diversity. The plan, years in the making, aims to address confusion and difficulties faced by the community due to insufficient public awareness, though experts await further details.
Cuban immigrants, once welcomed as political refugees, now face deportation under Trump's stringent immigration policies. Despite past support from Cuban American voters, many are being expelled, raising concerns about the US's role as a refuge.
Actor Prakash Raj will join a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Bengaluru on Sunday, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged education sector failures, including NEET exam irregularities and paper leaks. Similar demonstrations are planned nationwide.
Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target and online after three infants fell ill with botulism. The FDA and CDC are urging consumers to stop using the product immediately.
A three-year-old boy swallowed metal wires from a cake topper, leading to a hospital visit. Following the incident, India's food regulator FSSAI has ordered an immediate halt to the use of metallic pins and wires in food products and packaging.
Scattered showers are expected across South Korea on Sunday, May 14th, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. Temperatures will be higher than average.
India has waived excise duty on E22, E25, E27, and E30 ethanol-petrol blends to promote ethanol usage. This move supports the government's plan to establish 500 ethanol fuel stations by 2026, amid rising fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.
The Russian Public Chamber's commission chairman, Sergey Rybalchenko, proposed extending free parking for large families to all regions of Russia, suggesting it become a federal standard. He also proposed increasing free parking spots for families with five or more children.
The Central Party School has had several notable heads in the past 30 years, including Hu Jintao (1993-2002), Xi Jinping (2007-2012), Zeng Qinghong, and Liu Yunshan (until 2017). These roles often served to familiarize heirs apparent with ideology work or were held by chief ideologues.
Turkish police seized 1 ton 916 kg of drugs and 725,312 ecstasy pills in operations across 69 provinces in the past week. 974 suspects were apprehended, with 381 arrested and 98 placed under judicial control.
China's National Data Administration has launched a plan to expand industry-specific AI training data sets across key sectors by 2028, bolstering its AI Plus strategy to integrate AI into the national economy.
The JobsPlus scheme, piloted in 10 English neighbourhoods, offers intensive local support and has shown promising results in helping unemployed individuals, particularly young people, achieve employment outcomes.
