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No Change in Big 4, But Some Surprises: Who's Got What in Modi 3.0 Cabinet?

While Finance, Defense and Home Ministry has been retained, Health & Jal Shakti have got new Ministers. Aliza Noor takes you through the full list of portfolios. Read here.
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Praveen Chakravarty Alleges and Explains the 'Exit Poll Stock Market Scam'

The Congress party's data analytics head, Praveen Chakravarty, in conversation with Saptarshi Basak, asks why Stock Market activity doubled on 31 May, only for the market to crash on 4 June, the day results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were announced. Watch the full interview here.
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'NEET Not Neat': Why Students Are Alleging Gaps in Results, Demanding Re-Exam

A discrepancy that students pointed out was candidates being awarded 718 or 719 marks, which is “impossible”. Read here.
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'My Father Was Killed by a Man He Used to Help': Son of Pratapgarh Maulana

TW: This story contains some details of graphic violence | In a cold-blooded murder that has shocked UP's Pratapgarh, a revered Muslim cleric, Maulana Farooq was killed by a labourer Chandramani Tiwari, whom he used to help, reports Aliza Noor. Read here.
BJP's 7-0 Sweep: Why Didn't Delhi Go the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana Way?

The AAP-Congress alliance drew a blank in Delhi as the BJP swept all the 7 Lok Sabha seats. What went wrong for the alliance even as the INDIA bloc put up a commendable show in its neighbouring states – Uttar Pradesh and Haryana? Varsha Sriram decodes. Read here.
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What Lies Ahead for INDIA Bloc? Answer May Lie in How Each of Them Performed

The future for INDIA bloc will be influenced by how each of the alliance partners performed in the Lok Sabha polls. While Congress had a strike rate of 30%, AAP had a strike rate of 13% and RJD of 17%. Fatima Khan reports. Read here.
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Reasi Carnage: Security Officials Suspect Foreign Terrorists With New Weapons

Multiple munitions, including armour-piercing weapons, were used to attack the bus carrying Hindu pilgrims back from the Shiv Khori cave shrine in Katra on 9 June, according to senior police sources. Read here.
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Why Are Fuzzy, Small-Town Shows Like Panchayat & Gullak Resonating With Viewers?

Two beloved shows - Panchayat and Gullak - released their new seasons recently. What is it about these small-town shows that resonates so deeply with viewers? Are we seeking nostalgia amidst the chaos, or are we just tired of content that is too gory and depressing? Tanisha Bagchi explores. Read here.
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NEET 2024: The Only Way To Restore Faith in the NTA Is Complete Transparency

"This year, NEET was marred by allegations of paper leaks, anomalies in questions, discrepancies in marks obtained by students, and a complete lack of transparency in response to allegations of irregularities by the NTA," writes Dr Ashwini Setya. Read here.
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If Bollywood Characters Had Cabinet Portfolios, Here's Who Would Get What

The first cabinet meeting of Modi Government 3.0 took place in Delhi on 10 June, where newly-elected MPs got portfolios. Taking a cue, we also gave some Bollywood characters cabinet portfolios based on their personalities. Take a look!
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Explained: What Is the Stop Clock Rule That Led to USA’s 5-Run Penalty vs India?

In a T20 WC group stage match against India, USA became the first-ever team to be penalised five runs under the ‘Stop Clock’ rule. What is this rule? What is its purpose? When was it implemented? Shuvaditya Bose explains. Read here.
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‘Overusing ACs is Unsustainable’: Experts Suggest Rethinking Climate Policies

With temperatures increasing sharply in India, the usage of air conditioners has dramatically gone up too. But is the way we are using ACs sustainable for us and the climate? Garima Sadhwani asked experts. Read here.
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RSS Slams BJP-NCP Alliance, No Sena in Cabinet: What's Up with Maharashtra NDA?

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena questions why the party got no berth in PM's cabinet, RSS mouthpiece questions rationale behind joining hands with Ajit Pawar: What's brewing in Maharashtra NDA? Eshwar analyses. Read here.
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Modi 3.0 Begins With G7: Will Coalition Politics Impact India's Foreign Policy?

As PM Modi embarks on a trip to Italy for the G7 Summit, will it be 'business as usual' for India's foreign policy or will a stronger Opposition have a great influence over the govt’s global posturing? Sakshat Chandok decodes with the help of experts. Read here.
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'He Wanted to Serve India but He Died for Russia': Wife of Man Killed in Ukraine

Amritsar's Tejpal Singh, who died fighting the Ukraine war, joined the Russian Army after failing to secure a job in India or join the Indian Army. His family learned of his death three months later. How did Tejpal land in the Army? Read here.
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The Curious Case of Paper Leaks: How Big is the NEET UG 2024 Exam Mess?

Days after the Supreme Court observed that the 'sanctity' of NEET UG 2024 exam had been affected, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan claimed there was "no concrete evidence of any kind of rigging, corruption or paper leak". However, FIRs filed in Bihar, Gujarat and Delhi claim otherwise. Aakriti Handa decodes. Read here.
World Blood Donor Day | What's Keeping Indians From Donating and Receiving Blood?

"Access, guidelines not implemented properly, deferrals given without reasons, and much more are stopping Indians from donating and receiving blood," writes Dr Shivangi Shankar. Read here.
Chandu Champion Review: Kartik Aaryan’s Best but Leaves Something To Be Desired

One man fights against all odds to make his near-impossible dream come true. Kabir Khan's 'Chandu Champion' follows the story of one such unsung hero, Murlikant Petkar. But as biopic fatigue sets in, can the Kartik Aaryan-starrer make a splash? Pratikshya Mishra reviews. Read here.
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The Many Faces of Suresh Gopi, the Protagonist of BJP's Kerala Story

Suresh Gopi's entire poll campaign in Thrissur was built on how the constituency would get its first Union minister if he's voted to power. Meenakshy Sasikumar writes. Read here.
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Modi 3.0 Has 3 Ministers From Northeast: What's the Strategy Behind the Choices?

While Kiren Rijiju and Sarbananda Sonowal's return to the NDA government was more or less expected, Pabitra Margherita is a surprise pick. Madhusree Goswami analyses. Read here.