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May 13, 2026 1:31 PM

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EAM S. Jaishankar meets his Chilean counterpart Francisco Perez Mackenna

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, this morning. In a social media post, he said that both sides held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation to diversify markets and sourcing and to promote the export of pr...

May 13, 2026 12:51 PM

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PM Modi cuts down convoy size during domestic visits, urges EV inclusion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits while retaining all essential security arrangements mandated under the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. According to sources, the reduction in the number of vehicles in the Prime Mini...

May 13, 2026 11:02 AM

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CBI Intensifies Investigation Into Alleged NEET Paper Leak Network

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into its custody Shubham Khairnar in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Shubham was detained in Nashik, Maharashtra, yesterday by the crime branch unit of Nashik Police at the request of Rajasthan Police.    The NEET (UG) 2026 exam for ad...

May 13, 2026 8:32 AM

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India to Host Two-Day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting From Tomorrow

India will be hosting a two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting from tomorrow. The meeting will be chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. BRICS Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation from Member and Partner Countries will participate in the meeting. They will also call on Prime M...

May 13, 2026 8:48 AM

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Government Raises Import Duty on Gold and Precious Metals From Today

The government has increased the import duty on gold and other precious metals, which will take effect from today. In a statement, the Ministry of Finance said that Gold and Silver findings will attract 5 percent duty, while platinum findings will attract a 5.4 percent duty. Furthermore, precious me...

May 13, 2026 7:23 AM

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IMD Issues Red Alert for Heat Wave Conditions in Rajasthan Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red colour warning for heat wave conditions over Rajasthan for today. Heat wave conditions are also expected over Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Madhya Pradesh till tomorrow. The Weather Agency has forecast hot and humid weather over Coastal Kar...

May 12, 2026 8:45 PM

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CBI registers case in NEET-UG paper leak case; NTA to refund examination fees 

The Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI has registered a case in connection with an alleged paper leak in the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026. The Agency has registered the case based  on a written complaint received from Department of Higher Education, Ministry...