NEET-UG re-exam concludes for 22 lakh candidates; ammonia gas leak kills 7 workers in Tamil Nadu & more
- NEET-UG re-exam for 22 lakh candidates concludes across 551 cities amid tight security and anti-cheating measures.
- US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as JD Vance claims major progress towards a possible agreement.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar joins Shinde camp, citing lack of development funds.
- Ammonia gas leak at Tamil Nadu seafood unit kills seven workers, injures over 40 others.
- UK PM Keir Starmer faces leadership pressure after Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament.
Here are the top stories of the day:
NEET-UG re-exam concludes for 22 lakh candidates amid tight security measures
The NEET-UG re-examination for around 22 lakh candidates concluded across 551 cities in India and 14 international locations amid heightened security arrangements. Authorities deployed heavy police personnel and used signal jammers at examination centres to prevent malpractice. Follow live updates
US-Iran war: Vance says ‘great progress’ made in Switzerland talks
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran had made “great progress” in talks aimed at ending the Iran war and expressed hope for further progress in the coming hours. Qatar confirmed the start of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, with technical teams formed to discuss the terms of a final agreement. Follow live updates
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar joins Shinde camp
Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar confirmed his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, saying the move was driven by the need for development funds for his Hingoli constituency. Ashtikar said he was unable to deliver work without government support and that the limited MPLADS funds were insufficient. Read full story
Tamil Nadu ammonia gas leak kills 7 workers at seafood unit, over 40 hospitalised
Seven guest workers died and more than 40 others were hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a private seafood export unit in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district. Around 120 workers from states including Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand were staying at the factory premises when the leak spread. Read full story
UK PM Keir Starmer faces leadership challenge as Andy Burnham returns to Parliament
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure over his leadership after Labour rival Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat in the Makerfield by-election, allowing him to contest the party leadership if needed. Burnham secured nearly 55% of the vote and hinted at a possible political shift. Read full story
