india

Hyderabad Police Rush NEET Candidate to Correct Centre, Five Minutes Before Deadline

Published on: 21 Jun 2026, 01:21 PM

A last-minute confusion over examination centres nearly cost a student his chance to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG in Hyderabad on Sunday. Hasan Hashmi, accompanied by his father, arrived at the Kendriya Vidyalaya centre in Tirumalagiri at around 1:20 p.m., only to discover that his allotted centre was the Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bolarum — about 12 kilometres away.

With the gates scheduled to close at 1:30 p.m., the family feared they would miss the deadline. In a state of distress, they approached the police stationed nearby. Bolarum Assistant Commissioner of Police Ramesh Kumar arranged a police vehicle to transport the student to the correct centre. Officers coordinated the shortest route and facilitated movement through the Rashtrapati Nilayam area, a usually restricted zone, to save time.

The student reached the Bolarum Kendriya Vidyalaya at approximately 1:25 p.m., five minutes before the gates closed, allowing him to appear for the medical entrance examination. The incident highlights the timely assistance provided by the Hyderabad police in a high-pressure situation.

Source: The Hindu

Latest in India 10

india

Indian seafarer killed as vessel hit near Oman; toll of Indians in West Asia conflict rises to 23

An Indian seafarer, Gandhar Nahim Ajij of Gujarat, was killed after the vessel MSV AL JUSUFI was struck by an unidentified aerial object near Limah in Oman; 13 other crew members were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard. The death takes the number of Indians killed in the West Asia conflict to 23, of whom 15 were seafarers. India condemned the attack and reiterated its call for de-escalation and the restoration of free navigation through international waterways.

Times of India 04 Nov 2026, 01:45 AM

india

Karnataka SIR: 803 voter IDs linked to 397 people in Mahadevapura

An analysis of Karnataka’s final electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision found 803 voter IDs linked to 397 people in Mahadevapura Assembly constituency, including cases of duplicate EPIC numbers and multiple IDs. The constituency is where Rahul Gandhi first alleged “vote chori” in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The Chief Electoral Officer’s office says it has received no formal complaints and will verify cases flagged on social media and by parties.

The Hindu 04 Nov 2026, 02:22 AM

india

Trump Says No Immediate Plan to Strike Iran, Claims US Is 'Getting Everything We Want'

US President Donald Trump has said Washington has no immediate plans to strike Iran, telling the Financial Times in a short telephone interview that “we seem to be getting everything we want” in the stand-off. The remarks were brief and did not detail any change in policy, military posture or diplomacy, leaving open the wider direction of American policy towards Tehran's nuclear programme and regional role.

The Hindu 04 Nov 2026, 02:49 AM

india

FIR against Prashant Bhushan over alleged morphed Lavrov video on India

An FIR has been registered against senior advocate Prashant Bhushan for sharing a video that the Ministry of External Affairs and the Russian Embassy said was not authentic. The clip, purportedly showing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticising India, was posted with a critical caption about External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The FIR comes amid continuing India-Russia diplomatic engagements, including a Jaishankar-Lavrov meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Times of India 04 Nov 2026, 03:47 AM

india

India at COP31: Push for Predictable Climate Finance, No New Mitigation Targets

India will push for predictable, largely public climate finance and oppose new top-down mitigation targets at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav outlined priorities including a Climate Finance Work Programme, continuation of the Just Transition Work Programme and voluntary adaptation indicators. The summit will also test the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, after Nepal's floods left it covering less than 1% of that country's estimated needs.

The Hindu 03 Nov 2026, 03:38 PM

india

Siddaramaiah 'sting video' case: Kumaraswamy office consultant questioned by CCB

Media consultant Prajwal Prasad, associated with Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's office, appeared before the Bengaluru CCB for questioning in a case concerning an allegedly fabricated 'sting video' targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Police say they are examining who planned and funded the operation, which the video's uploader has linked to Mr. Prasad. No charge has been proved in court.

The Hindu 03 Nov 2026, 03:43 PM

india

Telangana health advisory: boil water, avoid noon sun as El Niño heat and drought risks rise

The Telangana health department has issued a public health advisory on the risks linked to El Niño conditions, including prolonged dry spells, extreme heat and water shortage. People have been asked to boil or treat drinking water, avoid outdoor work between noon and 3 p.m., and watch for signs of heat-related illness, with special care advised for infants, pregnant women, the elderly and those with existing ailments. The state said special beds, intravenous fluids, medicines and ORS sachets have been arranged at public health facilities.

The Hindu 03 Nov 2026, 03:45 PM

india

Telangana Power Regulator Hears Objections to 7,800 MW Renewable Energy Procurement Plan

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission held a public hearing on plans by TG-Genco and TG-Redco to procure 7,800 MW of renewable energy, including 2,000 MW of round-the-clock FDRE power, 3,000 MW of solar with battery storage and 800 MW of wind. BRS MLA and former Energy Minister G. Jagadish Reddy opposed the proposals, questioning the need for additional procurement and alleging that farm power supply is being restricted to daytime hours. The Commission has not announced a decision.

The Hindu 03 Nov 2026, 03:48 PM

india

Over 40 Wild Elephants Trample Assam Villages, Crops Damaged, NH-17 Traffic Halted

More than 40 wild elephants have moved through five villages in Assam's Boko area, damaging paddy and banana crops and halting traffic on National Highway 17 for several hours on Sunday. Forest personnel are working to guide the herd back into the forest while farmers count losses ahead of the harvest season. Such herd movements have become recurring in the Bandapara Forest Range, where past incidents have led to the deaths of both people and elephants.

NDTV 03 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM

india

Indian Navy rescues hijacked vessel Azini off Somalia, all 20 crew safe

The Indian Navy rescued the hijacked fishing vessel Azini off the northeastern coast of Somalia after an operation lasting over 48 hours, freeing all 20 crew members without casualties. The Navy said the vessel was suspected of being used as a mother ship for attacks on merchant shipping in the region.

The Hindu 03 Nov 2026, 05:24 AM

→ View All India News