A Centre-instituted panel recommends a digital exam platform with biometric authentication to prevent fraud, multi-stage testing for NEET, and 1,000 government institutions as testing centres. It also suggests the restructuring of the National Testing Agency and enhanced oversight of coaching centres.
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Prashant Kishor’s party, Jan Suraaj, fields candidates with serious criminal charges in Bihar bypolls. Despite Prashant’s claim to select individuals with ‘clean image’, three out of four candidates face accusations like kidnapping and attempt to murder, as revealed in their affidavits. The party maintains that the cases are attempts to tarnish their reputation.
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Rice stocks with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) are set to reach around 300 lakh tonnes by November 1, which is the highest in two decades. Despite allowing extra rice distribution to states and ethanol distilleries, managing these high levels remains a challenge for the government.
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have created a system that integrates users into AI-generated scenes, maintaining precise control over facial features. This breakthrough employs a novel approach combining Text-to-Image (T2I) diffusion models and Style Generative Adversarial Network (StyleGAN) models, offering new possibilities for creative expression and image manipulation.
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Xiaomi is entering the luxury electric vehicle market with the SU7 Ultra, priced at $114,000. The high-performance EV rivals Tesla and Porsche with its top speed and acceleration. Ford CEO Jim Farley has praised the vehicle after driving it for six months. Xiaomi aims to capture a significant market share with its advanced technology...
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Canada’s opposition leader Pierre Poilievre clarified that Diwali celebrations at Parliament Hill were not canceled but rather relocated and rescheduled. MP Doherty will host the event, continuing the tradition. This follows concerns from the Hindu community amid diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, after allegations regarding India’s involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder.
Read MoreOlympic snowboarder Shaun White and actor Nina Dobrev are engaged after White proposed with a five-carat diamond ring at a New York restaurant. The couple, who met in 2019, celebrated with friends following the intimate proposal. This is the first marriage for both White and Dobrev, known for her role in ‘The Vampire Diaries’.
Read MoreA Los Angeles woman, Vanessa LeMaistre, filed a lawsuit against Grammy-nominated producer Metro Boomin, alleging he raped her in 2016, resulting in her pregnancy. Metro Boomin, whose real name is Leland Wayne, denies the accusations, calling them a ‘pure shakedown’ through his attorney. The lawsuit seeks damages for sexual battery and gender violence.
Read MoreA significant illegal network dealing in narcotic drugs was dismantled by the Drugs Control Administration in Hyderabad. Raids at Secunderabad’s GV Saluja Hospital led to the seizure of various drugs and implicated seven individuals. Neha Bhagwath, the primary suspect, allegedly supplied these substances without proper licenses, potentially enabling drug abuse. Officials seized substantial quantities...
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