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Police identified the student as Anunkeerthana, who had already appeared for NEET twice and was preparing to take the examination again.

While some maintained that religious functions are not uncommon on campuses and have previously been organised by staff unions, others argued that there is a clear distinction between community events and a religious ritual.

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Rahul Gandhi used a student rally in Kota to attack the government over paper leaks and exam irregularities. He said the education system places damaging pressure on students and needs correction.

Eknath Shinde's faction seeks a two-thirds split of Shiv Sena UBT Lok Sabha MPs. Six MPs are reportedly with Shinde, but two may reconsider. Shiv Sena UBT is trying to get these MPs to attend a parliamentary board meeting. A Shiv Sena leader claims none of the six MPs will return.

Shiv Sena (UBT) has appealed to the Lok Sabha Speaker to reject any claims of a separate faction. The party faces defections of its Lok Sabha MPs to a rival group. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed strong disapproval of the wavering MPs. He alleged financial incentives for the defections.

As the first aircraft landed in Nanded airport to pick up two Sena (UBT) MPs, party leader Sanjay Raut lampooned the move with a post on X stating that party had run out of money to hire an autorickshaw - a jibe at Sena chief and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde's humble beginnings as an autorickshaw driver. Thanks to the Thackeray name, the MPs can now travel in private jets, Raut added, posting a picture of Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft with call sign VT NSG at Nanded airport. | Mumbai news

PM Modi suggests skilled mobility partnership, economic corridor.

After more than 100 days in a Madurai mortuary, the body of Akash Delison was cremated on a court order. The development, which follows an HC order, brings to a close an extraordinary standoff between the state and a family alleging custodial torture and seeking justice

The Melodi buzz once again started circulating on the social media platforms. A video is going viral on social media platforms, including X(formerly Twitter).