Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases for a year to reduce non-essential imports. India's gold ownership rules allow certain limits on gold jewellery during tax raids. Here's all you need to know.

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Why CM Vijay Ordered Closure Of 717 TASMAC Liquor Shops In Tamil Nadu | Explained

In one of his first major decisions as Chief Minister, Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops across Tamil Nadu. However, TASMAC is a major revenue source for the state, and these closures will lead to significant revenue loss for a government already facing high debt and ambitious welfare spending.

Watch the full details of Vijay’s bold first decision as Tamil Nadu CM.

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#WATCH | Noida, UP: On the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam, Educator Khan Sir says, "NTA should be put to an end. In this matter, everyone—in one way or another—has some form of involvement, whether indirect or otherwise. This is beyond the NTA's capacity to handle, and the NTA itself should be investigated. An inquiry is needed into exactly what you (NTA) are doing."

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his dissent over the CBI Director selection process, alleging that the exercise was “biased”.

Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh proposed staggered office hours, encouraged public transport use, and called for reduced fuel consumption, emphasising austerity measures amid global instability as West Asia war continues.

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#MintMarkets | The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a cautious note on Wednesday, following mixed global markets cues.

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#MintMarkets | The Indian stock market is likely to snap its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a flat opening on Wednesday.

Amid this backdrop, these stocks will remain in focus on 13 May 👉 https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-bharti-airtel-tata-motors-vodafone-idea-among-10-shares-in-focus-today-11778635103700.html

NEET-UG cancelled amid paper leak allegations; protests erupt in Delhi as students demand accountability and clarity for over 22 lakh aspirants.

NEET-UG Paper Leak Scandal Explain. Watch 📹
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Mulayam Singh Yadav's stepson Prateek Yadav has passed away at Lucknow's Civil Hospital. He was 38 years old.

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Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling 139.70 points to 74,419.55 and the Nifty slipping 26.60 points to 23,352.95 in early trade.

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It's been only three days since Vijay took the oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and he has already jumped into action. In the latest development, the actor-turned-politician has approved the 9 am morning shows of RJ Balaji’s upcoming film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha.

More info 👉 http://livemint.com/entertainment/new-cm-vijay-grants-special-permission-for-trisha-s-karuppu-morning-shows-netizens-react-11778637447147.html

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta, Gurugram, to undergo a minor procedure

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sonia-gandhi-admitted-to-medanta-hospital-in-gurugram-to-undergo-a-minor-procedure-11778650957770.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that the size of his convoy be reduced by 50% as part of the wider austerity and fuel-saving measures amid the US-Iran war.

Details 👉 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-cuts-down-his-spg-convoy-by-50-after-appeal-to-conserve-petrol-diesel-us-iran-war-politicians-back-austerity-11778643235551.html

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule: Where to watch live, match dates, venues, complete squads, price money

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-full-schedule-where-to-watch-live-match-dates-venues-complete-squads-price-money-11778650480951.html

A major global effort to improve awareness and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has led experts to rename the condition as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).

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Who is Shubham Khairnar? Nashik man held in NEET 2026 paper leak case over ₹15 lakh ‘guess paper’ racket

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-shubham-khairnar-nashik-man-held-in-neet-2026-paper-leak-case-over-rs-15-lakh-guess-paper-racket-11778656435228.html

Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly with 144 ayes.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/vijay-tamil-nadu-floor-test-live-updates-will-vijay-form-government-tvk-trust-vote-aiadmk-dmk-chennai-11778642715146.html

Hardeep Puri Doesn't Rule Out Fuel Price Hike Amid Mounting OMC Losses, Counters Crisis 'Narratives'

State-run oil marketing companies are facing a major hit to their finances, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri flagged on Tuesday. Puri said that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are collectively losing around Rs 1,000 crore every day as they continue to sell petrol, diesel and LPG below cost.

He added that the cumulative under-recoveries have risen to nearly Rs 1.98 lakh crore. While he didn't rule out a fuel price hike, he countered certain narratives on India's energy crisis.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixjz-19_LT4

In his recent public addresses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to reduce the use of imported oils.

Why PM Modi is asking Indians to cut cooking oil consumption 🛢
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#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reduced his convoy size significantly. Reduction in vehicles was done while maintaining essential security components as per SPG protocol.

8th central pay commission: Why are staff representatives demanding expansion of family units from 3 to 5.

Explained 👇
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