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New Delhi: India has recorded one of the lowest increases in retail fuel prices globally despite a sharp rise in crude oil costs triggered by geopolitical disruptions, according to government sources. Petrol and diesel prices in the country were increased by around ₹7 per litre this month after remaining unchanged for 78 days following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026. Oil marketing companies revised prices in four phases on May 15, 19, 23, and 25, resulting in a total hike of ₹7.35 per litre for petrol and ₹7.53 per litre for diesel. In Delhi, petrol…

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case related to the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma and observed that it was “deeply pained” by the growing narrative suggesting delay or bias in the investigation process. The court directed that the investigation in the case be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that the matter involved an “unfortunate unnatural death” and required a fair and impartial probe. During the hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant referred to a media report that had raised questions about possible institutional bias, noting that it prompted the court to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The first edition of the Aamdar Chashak Women’s and Men’s Cricket League in Porvorim concluded on May 24, 2026, with Penha De Franca Warriors winning the women’s title and Ravalnath United Team securing the men’s championship. Organised in the Porvorim constituency, the tournament began on May 21 and saw an enthusiastic response from players and cricket fans. The final matches were held at Salvador do Mundo Panchayat Ground. In the women’s final, Penha De Franca Warriors delivered a dominant performance, scoring 105/0 and defeating Salvador de Mundo Team by 51 runs. The runners-up failed to chase the…

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday advised a petitioner not to take the ongoing “Cockroach Janata Party” controversy “so emotionally” after a lawyer sought urgent listing of a related plea before the Supreme Court. Advocate N.K. Goswami mentioned the matter orally and argued that despite clarification issued by the Chief Justice earlier, a “distorted and malicious narrative” continued to circulate online. Responding to the request, the Chief Justice remarked, “Don’t take it so sentimentally,” and did not agree to urgent listing of the matter. The controversy had erupted after remarks attributed to the Chief Justice allegedly…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over recurring allegations of paper leaks in the NEET examination, remarking that it was “sad” that lessons had not been learned from previous incidents. The court issued notices to the Centre, the Education Ministry, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) while hearing petitions related to the alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. A bench of the apex court also sought clarification from the NTA regarding the status of the monitoring committee that was supposed to be constituted following earlier court directions. The matter came up during the hearing of…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured tribal communities that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not affect their customs, traditions, or cultural practices in any way. Addressing a tribal conclave organised to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Birsa Munda at Delhi’s Red Fort grounds, Shah said misinformation was being spread to create fear among tribal communities regarding the UCC. He stated that BJP-ruled states implementing the Uniform Civil Code have already made special provisions to keep tribal communities outside its ambit. “A conspiracy is being spread claiming that the UCC will take away…

New Delhi: Ahead of Bakrid, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to ensure that animal sacrifice is not carried out at public places and instructed authorities to maintain heightened vigilance across the state during the festival. Reviewing law and order preparations, the chief minister said ritual sacrifices should take place only at designated sites and reiterated that the sacrifice of prohibited animals remains banned. He also directed that no new traditions or practices be introduced during the celebrations. Adityanath instructed officials to ensure that namaz is offered only at traditional venues and made it clear that…