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The data covers Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, where turnout percentages and voter numbers both recorded significant increases compared with the previous elections. The pattern demonstrates sustained electoral engagement across regions and political contexts.

Record electoral participation seen across Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry in recent elections: ECI

According to the ED, Vadra’s company bought the land from Omkareshwar Properties in February 2008 for Rs 7.5 crore before selling it to DLF for Rs 58 crore.

Robert Vadra says ‘nothing to hide’ after bail in Shikohpur land deal money laundering case, accuses ED of working at ‘behest of govt’

According to an official statement from the Government of the Netherlands, the visit will focus on strengthening bilateral ties and formalising a strategic partnership between the two countries. 

PM Modi meets Indian diaspora in Hague, greeted by loud cheers and applause

Iran urged India to sustain its strategic investments in the Chabahar Port despite expired US sanctions waivers, hailing the project as a vital trade gateway to Central Asia and Europe.

‘Golden gate for India’: Iran urges Delhi to continue Chabahar investments despite US sanctions. Details here

The Netherlands returned the 11th-century Anaimangalam Copper Plates (Leiden Plates) to India during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, restoring a monumental Chola-era record of maritime trade and religious pluralism.

Netherlands to return 11th-century Chola copper plates to India during PM Modi’s visit

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over paper leak allegations has sparked a nationwide mental health crisis, leading to multiple student suicides, including a top-scoring aspirant in Rajasthan.

NEET 2026: Another aspirant commits suicide after cancellation of exam over paper leak row

In its weather bulletin, IMD said Conditions are favourable for the system to advance over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands within 24 hours.

Southwest Monsoon to hit Kerala early, says IMD. How will it impact rainfall activity?

In one of the Supreme Court’s most blistering public remarks in recent memory, CJI Surya Kant warned of “parasites” attacking institutions. He then drew attention with his “cockroaches” comment about certain youngsters. Why prompted the statement?

'There are youngsters like cockroaches': What made CJI Surya Kant compare youngsters to pests? Supreme Court hearing turns explosive

What began as a missing person case in Maharashtra has now spiralled into a chilling “drum murder” investigation, with police alleging a married woman, her husband and relatives conspired to lure, torture and kill her suspected lover before dumping his body in a plastic drum. 

Chilling Maharashtra murder: Lover beaten to death, body dumped in plastic drum

A viral video of devotees showering bags of cash on a Gujarat bhajan singer during a charity dayro event has sparked intense online debate over public wealth displays versus traditional fundraising.

WATCH: Devotees rain bundles of notes on Gujarat bhajan singer, leave internet divided

The ruling by Madhya Pradesh High Courts Indore bench quashed the ASIs 2003 order allowing Muslims to offer Friday prayers at the disputed Bhojshala structure.

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A report claiming India was weighing a foreign travel tax has completely collapsed after PM Modi personally fact-checked it, prompting CNBC-TV18 to retract it. In a rare intervention, Modi publicly shut down speculation at a moment when fuel hikes had triggered panic. Scroll down.

Media house forced to delete story after PM Modi fact-checks misleading report on X: 'Totally false'

India has finally ended its long fuel price freeze. After holding the line for nearly four years, petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by ₹3 per litre. But this is not a routine revision, so what really forced India’s hand now? WION Explains

Why did India hike petrol, diesel prices after 4 years of near-stability? Inside the sudden Rs 3 fuel shock | WION Explains

India’s ₹3 fuel hike has sparked backlash, but the BJP argues that compared with the global fuel shock unleashed by the Iran war and Hormuz disruption, India’s increase is relatively small. How much of the world is already paying? Let’s break down the global context.

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Padma Jaiswal, an IAS officer has been dismissed after nearly two decades, and the delay is raising as many questions as the charges themselves.Why did it take nearly two decades to dismiss her despite substantial corruption charges? WION explains

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PM Narendra Modi visits the Netherlands for talks on trade, semiconductors, clean energy, investment, and India-Europe strategic cooperation

WATCH | PM Modi lands in Netherlands to boost India-Europe strategic ties; key talks on trade, technology and energy

BRICS Foreign Ministers reached a broad consensus on global governance reforms, terrorism, Palestine, trade, and diplomacy, says MEA Secretary Sudhakar Dalela

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The media house later withdrew the report and issued a public apology on X. It acknowledged that its story claiming the government was considering a tax or cess on foreign travel was inaccurate and said it regretted the error.

‘Totally false’: PM Modi dismisses media report on proposed foreign travel tax

Sopore Police have attached the immovable land of proclaimed offender Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a Hizbul Mujahideen operative operating from Pakistan.

Sopore Police attach property of proclaimed offender linked to Hizbul Mujahideen network

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a brief visit to the UAE on 15 May. Here is a look at all the important agreements spanning energy, defence, and capital investment signed between the two countries.

Short trip, long-term outcomes: Important agreements PM Modi signed on his UAE visit

The CBI alleged that Kulkarni used his authorised access to the NEET-UG 2026 question paper during the final week of April and worked with others to circulate the leaked material among selected candidates. His alleged associate, Manisha Waghmare, was arrested by the CBI on May 14.

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During his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, Lavrov met PM Modi on Thursday and briefed him on developments in bilateral cooperation since their last meeting at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025.

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The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar has been at the centre of a long-running dispute over its religious identity and worship rights, with Hindus claiming it as an ancient Saraswati temple from Raja Bhoj’s era, while Muslims regard it as the Kamal Maula mosque.

MP HC declares Bhojshala site a Saraswati temple, quashes ASI’s 2003 namaz order

The kingdom nation is India's third-largest trade partner and its seventh-largest source of investment cumulatively over the past 25 years.

PM Modi's visit to UAE helps India sign several vital agreements with the Gulf nation

NEET-UG 2026 is officially getting a reset. After a scandal big enough to force cancellation of India’s largest medical entrance exam, the government has now announced a major structural shift: from next year, NEET goes fully online. All you need to know. 

NEET-UG exam to be fully online from next year: Dharmendra Pradhan admits ‘guess paper’ leak, unveils major overhaul

India’s $10 billion Great Nicobar project could transform the Andaman and Nicobar Islands into a strategic military and commercial hub near the Strait of Malacca. This move could challenge China’s trade routes in the event of a conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Here is how

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Record electoral participation seen across Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry in recent elections: ECI

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PM Modi meets Indian diaspora in Hague, greeted by loud cheers and applause

‘Golden gate for India’: Iran urges Delhi to continue Chabahar investments

Netherlands to return 11th-century Chola copper plates to India

NEET 2026: Another aspirant commits suicide after cancellation of exam

Southwest Monsoon to hit Kerala early, says IMD. How will it impact rainfall?

Why did CJI Surya Kant call youngsters ‘cockroaches’? Hearing turns explosive

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Bhojshala verdict: Muslim side to appeal ruling in SC, say 'flaws in ASI survey'

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