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  Park Circus heated up: Clash with police over Tiljala bulldozer protest  Sanchita chatterjee,Kolkata | May 17, 2026 — Kolkata faced its first major law and order challenge since the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal. On Sunday afternoon, a gathering protesting the bulldozer operation at Tiljala at Park Circus Seven Point Crossing turned violent.  According to police sources, a fire broke out in a factory in Tiljala on May 13, killing two people. After that, the state government brought in bulldozers to demolish illegal constructions. Hundreds of local residents gathered in the Muslim-dominated area of ​​Park Circus this afternoon to protest the operation.  How the clash started  The protesters blocked the road at Seven Point Crossing and sat down. When the police tried to disperse the gathering, a section of people started pelting stones at the police.   3 Kolkata Police personnel injured  Several vehicles parked on the roadside wer...

    Rajdhani Express Fire: 15-Minute Rescue Averts Major Tragedy Near Ratlam Fire in Rajdhani Express: Railways saves 68 passengers in 15 minutes in Ratlam, announces nationwide fire safety audit Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh | 17 May 2026 - 68 passengers were saved from a major accident when a fire broke out in the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express on Sunday morning. At around 5:15 am, a fire suddenly broke out in the B-1 AC coach between Luni Richa and Vikramgarh Alot stations in Ratlam district. Out of the 68 passengers in the coach, 40 were from Kerala, bound for Thiruvananthapuram. Railways brought everyone out in 15 minutes The train guard first saw the smoke. He immediately alerted the loco pilot. The pilot stopped the train by applying the emergency brake. Then, the RPF jawans and onboard staff together brought all the passengers out of the coach in just 15 minutes.  This is a record response time for a premium train. Ramesh Nair, a passenger from Koc...

As a gateway to Europe, the Strategic Partnership strengthens India’s influence within the EU PM Modi Netherlands Visit May 2026: Strategic Partnership, Defence Deal & OCI Extension Explained Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Netherlands from May 15-17, 2026 as the second leg of his five-nation tour. This is his second official visit to the country after 2017, and it has marked a major turning point in India-Netherlands bilateral ties with the announcement of a Strategic Partnership. May 15: Arrival & India-EU FTA Push PM Modi landed in Amsterdam from the UAE on May 15. He was received at the airport by Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and India’s Ambassador to the Netherlands Kumar Tuhin.  In a social media post, PM Modi said: "The India-EU Free Trade Agreement has given major impetus to trade and investment linkages. This visit offers an opportunity to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, water, clean energy and more." May 16: Strategic Partnership &...

PM Modi Netherlands Visit 2026 | India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Hydrogen Tech  Sanchita chatterjee: PM Modi visited Netherlands on May 16 2026 and elevated India-Netherlands ties to Strategic Partnership. Know about Hydrogen Tech, AI, Trade deals and Diaspora address in Hague.  PM Modi’s Netherlands Visit 2026: India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership Explained Key Highlights of PM Modi’s Hague Visit Strategic Partnership Upgrade: India and Netherlands elevated bilateral ties to strategic level focusing on Hydrogen, AI, Semiconductors and Renewable Energy

  Maharashtra IPS Transfer 2026 | 50+ Officers Shifted | 12th Fail IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma Gets Key Mumbai Post Mumbai, May 15, 2026 — In a major administrative reshuffle, the Maharashtra government transferred over 50 IPS officers across the state on Friday. The list includes officers from the rank of Deputy Commissioner to Additional Commissioner. Biggest Highlight: 12th Fail IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma The most talked-about posting is IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma — the officer whose life story inspired the Bollywood film 12th Fail. He has been appointed to a key position in Mumbai Police, marking a significant career milestone.  Sharma, known for his inspiring journey from failing Class 12 to clearing UPSC, is expected to take charge of the law and order division in one of Mumbai’s high-profile zones.

  NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam On June 21 | NTA Opens City Preference Update | NEET To Go CBT From 2027 New Delhi, May 16, 2026 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced June 21, 2026 as the date for NEET UG 2026 re-examination following the paper leak controversy that affected thousands of aspirants. Key Updates For Students Re-Exam Date: June 21, 2026 — NTA confirmed the exam will be held in a single shift across India.   City Preference Update: Candidates can now update their first and second exam city preferences from today on the official NTA website neet.nta.nic.in. The window will remain open for 5 days.   Admit Card: Revised admit cards will be released 7 days before the exam date. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the first high-level review meeting on the re-exam and said the government’s priority is to conduct it in a “completely safe, transparent and credible manner”. Big Change From 2027 In a major reform, Pradhan also announc...

  Delhi To Run Only Electric Autos Soon | Pollution Control Panel's Big Decision 2026  New Delhi, May 16, 2026 — Delhi is set to become India’s first city to operate only electric autos as the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) approved a major policy shift to curb air pollution. The decision comes amid rising concerns over Delhi’s air quality index, which frequently crosses hazardous levels during winter months.  What The New Policy Says All existing CNG and diesel autos will be phased out gradually and replaced with electric autos. The transition will be implemented in stages over the next 18-24 months. New permits for autos will only be issued for electric vehicles going forward. Why This Move Matters Delhi contributes nearly 20-25% of vehicular emissions from its auto fleet. Officials say switching to electric autos can cut PM 2.5 and CO2 emissions significantly, improving public health and reducing Delhi’s carbon footprint. The government will also roll out cha...