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The National Testing Agency faces new allegations of a paper leak for the UGC-NET exam. This follows recent issues with the NEET-UG exam and errors in other NET papers. Education ministry seeks details on a circulated PDF allegedly linked to the sociology paper. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted these serious allegations on social media. The controversy adds to existing concerns about high-stakes examination integrity.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just had the wedding of the year as 1000 high profile guests belonging to Hollywood and the sports world lined up to watch the pop star walk down the aisle, sparking chaos among milllions. While the wedding had brought New York City to a standstill, it seems Blake Lively might not have been that disappointed with not being invited.

Food regulators have issued notices to several companies for misleading product labels. Kubera Foods faced scrutiny for claiming "100% Natural" on buns with preservatives. Ferns N Petals was cited for marketing chocolate with vegetable fat instead of cocoa butter. Lotte India received notices for "100% Vegetarian" claims and missing nutritional information. These actions aim to ensure consumers receive accurate information about food products.

United States Central Command forces conducted new strikes against Iran on Thursday. These actions aim to weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed Iran's recent aggression against commercial vessels and civilian crews. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of further swift military action against the Islamic Republic. This escalation follows exchanges of strikes on military targets and shipping incidents.

The Federal Communications Commission has officially placed Digitalsystem Technology on its national security risk list, consequently prohibiting the company from offering international telecommunications services. This decision arises from concerns about its affiliations with Chinese telecom firms and ownership stakes. The FCC highlighted the potential for exploitation by Chinese threat actors as a significant threat, emphasizing the determination of significant and unacceptable national security risks.

Champat Rai claims Anil Mishra and SBI officials framed SOPs without his approval. Mishra allegedly handled administrative and financial powers with SBI, leading to mismanagement. The usual currency note handling codes may not have been followed by bank staff. An agreement was made with SBI's Ayodhya branch chief during Maha Kumbh. Rai stated all other correspondence with SBI was handled by him since August 2020.

The liabilities are mainly due to the construction work, land acquisition, and the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam, which constitutes ₹1,000 crore. A source says that CMDA took up a lot of works without realising the financial burden and cannot take up new works in the present financial position

State police launch drive focused on proactive and preventive policing

At the century-old institute, Mr. Vijay visited the ward and the intensive care unit and enquired about the health of mothers undergoing treatment at the hospital

“There is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front — both the TVK and DMK should be a part of it. This is my point of view...but many would say that I am confusing everyone”, Mr. Thirumavalavan said

The airport recorded its highest-ever annual passenger traffic in 2025