TVK has got the support of Congress (5 seats), CPI (2) and CPM (2). TVK is likely to cross the magic number of 118 as it is expecting a positive response from the VCK leader, whose party has two MLAs.
CBSE clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of Class XII answer sheets do not need to use specific bank accounts for payments on the board's online portal. The portal faced a cyberattack attempt but is functioning smoothly, accepting thousands of applications.
The US has proposed additional tariffs of 12.5% on India as part of its Section 301 probe into forced labor practices. Experts warn this could significantly impact Indian exports and complicate ongoing trade deal negotiations.
Congress plans to intensify its agitation over the NEET-CBSE controversies in the coming fortnight, urging members to focus on student issues and be wary of the 'Cockroach Janta Party's' planned protest. Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib launched nationwide protests on May 29, with the NSUI also holding demonstrations.
Ahead of a June 6 protest, the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) appointed three spokespersons to address anger over examination controversies and demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The West Bengal assembly speaker's decision will be crucial in determining the 'original party' in the Trinamool Congress crisis, following a faction claiming support of 58 MLAs. The Supreme Court has ruled that in such splits, neither faction can claim to be the original party, and the speaker must consider the party's constitution submitted to the Election Commission before the split.
Narendra Modi is set to become the longest-serving Indian head of government on June 10, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Modi's tenure, starting May 26, 2014, will reach 4,399 days, exceeding Nehru's 4,398 days. The article contrasts their political styles and legacies.
