https://dnxguru.com News Empire - Independent Journalism en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:37 +0000 https://dnxguru.com/article/parliamentary-committee-seeks-review-of-cuets-multiple-choice-format-for-humanit.html https://dnxguru.com/article/parliamentary-committee-seeks-review-of-cuets-multiple-choice-format-for-humanit.html 17 Jun 2026, 08:30 AM A parliamentary committee has recommended a review of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), stating that its multiple-choice format is inadequate for assessing humanities and social science subjects. The panel also raised concerns about the exam's impact on university-specific admission mandates, and the government has noted the observations. https://dnxguru.com/article/goa-ats-sp-suspended-over-alleged-registration-of-birth-and-marriage-in-portugal.html https://dnxguru.com/article/goa-ats-sp-suspended-over-alleged-registration-of-birth-and-marriage-in-portugal.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM The Goa government has suspended ATS SP Edwin Colaco after an anonymous complaint alleged he registered his birth and marriage in Portugal. A departmental inquiry is underway. The case highlights the practice of Goans availing Portuguese citizenship due to historical ties, and the legal scrutiny faced by public servants. https://dnxguru.com/article/body-of-akash-delison-cremated-after-madras-high-court-directive.html https://dnxguru.com/article/body-of-akash-delison-cremated-after-madras-high-court-directive.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM The body of Akash Delison, who died in March 2026 in alleged police custody, was cremated on June 16 in Madurai after the Madras High Court directed a dignified disposal. Family members protested and 14 were detained, but the cremation took place with family consent at the Thathaneri yard. https://dnxguru.com/article/india-china-ties-advance-to-new-level-but-trust-deficit-persists-says-chinese-en.html https://dnxguru.com/article/india-china-ties-advance-to-new-level-but-trust-deficit-persists-says-chinese-en.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong, speaking at The Hindu Huddle, said India-China ties have moved from a reset to a new level, with progress on investments, flights, and pilgrimage, but full normalisation remains elusive due to a trust deficit and stalled dialogues. The border situation is stable, and both sides are engaging through established mechanisms. https://dnxguru.com/article/telegram-appeals-to-delhi-high-court-against-temporary-ban-amid-neet-paper-leak-.html https://dnxguru.com/article/telegram-appeals-to-delhi-high-court-against-temporary-ban-amid-neet-paper-leak-.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Telegram has petitioned the Delhi High Court against the Indian government's temporary ban, imposed until June 22 due to its alleged non-cooperation in the NEET paper leak investigation. The ban affects over 150 million users, and the court will hear the matter on June 17. https://dnxguru.com/article/six-killed-20-injured-as-bus-hits-parked-truck-on-gujarat-highway.html https://dnxguru.com/article/six-killed-20-injured-as-bus-hits-parked-truck-on-gujarat-highway.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM A private bus collided with a stationary truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway early Wednesday, resulting in six deaths and around 20 injuries. The truck was parked while the driver checked tyre pressure. Rescue operations involved local police and NDRF teams. https://dnxguru.com/article/reliance-jio-infocomm-expected-to-file-ipo-documents-soon-says-report.html https://dnxguru.com/article/reliance-jio-infocomm-expected-to-file-ipo-documents-soon-says-report.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Reliance Jio Infocomm is poised to file IPO papers with SEBI shortly, potentially raising $4 billion in one of India’s largest public offerings. The move aligns with earlier guidance from Chairman Mukesh Ambani, who had targeted a first-half 2026 listing for the telecom giant. https://dnxguru.com/article/omar-abdullah-calls-article-370-abrogation-biggest-policy-mistake-seeks-statehoo.html https://dnxguru.com/article/omar-abdullah-calls-article-370-abrogation-biggest-policy-mistake-seeks-statehoo.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the abrogation of Article 370 as the "biggest policy mistake" and demanded a clear timeline for statehood restoration at The Hindu Huddle. He also discussed the challenges of 'One Nation, One Election' and invited southern film industries to shoot in Kashmir. https://dnxguru.com/article/shiv-sena-ubt-issues-whip-to-lok-sabha-mps-amid-speculation-of-split.html https://dnxguru.com/article/shiv-sena-ubt-issues-whip-to-lok-sabha-mps-amid-speculation-of-split.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Amid reports of a possible split, Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its Lok Sabha MPs to attend a party meeting on Thursday. Party leader Anil Desai stated that all MPs had earlier pledged support, but the party remains cautious. https://dnxguru.com/article/congress-jds-gather-legislators-at-resorts-ahead-of-karnataka-legislative-counci.html https://dnxguru.com/article/congress-jds-gather-legislators-at-resorts-ahead-of-karnataka-legislative-counci.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Ahead of the Karnataka Legislative Council elections for seven seats on Thursday, the Congress and JD(S) have housed their MLAs at resorts near Bengaluru to prevent cross-voting and ensure party discipline. The Congress has fielded five candidates, the BJP two, and the JD(S) one, despite lacking sufficient numbers. The legislators will be taken directly to the Vidhana Soudha for voting. https://dnxguru.com/article/threads-reaches-500-million-monthly-users-meta-adds-community-hubs-and-feed-cont.html https://dnxguru.com/article/threads-reaches-500-million-monthly-users-meta-adds-community-hubs-and-feed-cont.html 17 Jun 2026, 07:40 AM Meta's Threads has crossed 500 million monthly active users. The platform is introducing a Communities Hub, custom community icons and personalised feed controls to improve user engagement around shared interests.