Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal Assembly sessions will now be telecast live, similar to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This decision was made following the election of Rathindranath Bose as the new Speaker of the 18th Assembly. The CM emphasized transparency, stating that the public has the right to monitor the roles of both the government and the opposition. Unlike the previous administration, which broadcasted sessions only on specific days, the live streaming will now occur daily. Suvendu Adhikari also called for constructive opposition and assured equal speaking time for both sides.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss global economic recovery and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Following the meeting, Trump stated that Xi Jinping agreed on the immediate need to reopen the strategic waterway, which handles 20% of global oil transit, to address energy shortages. Discussions also covered the Iran war, potential Chinese purchases of US oil and agricultural products, and ongoing tensions over Taiwan, where Xi warned against US interference. The meeting aimed to stabilize trade relations amid geopolitical pressures.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG exam conducted on May 3, 2026, due to a massive paper leak involving coaching mafias in northern states like Rajasthan and Bihar. The CBI investigation confirmed that nearly 180 questions were leaked via Telegram days before the exam, being sold for 2-5 lakhs. Around 22 lakh students are affected. NTA has announced a re-exam for June 21, 2026, with no additional fees. To prevent such scams, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the exam will transition to a fully computer-based format starting next year.
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Gold prices in Chennai saw a significant drop on May 15th, decreasing by 2,280 rupees per sovereign in a single day. In the morning, the price fell by 800 rupees, followed by a further dip of 1,480 rupees in the evening. Currently, one gram of gold is sold at 14,765 rupees and one sovereign at 1,18,120 rupees. Silver remains stable at 3.05 lakh rupees per kg. Despite the current dip, experts suggest gold might reach 2 lakh rupees per sovereign by year-end due to global tensions.
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