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Telegram Moves Delhi High Court Against Centre Ban Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Test

Jun 18, 2026

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Telegram has challenged the Centre's temporary ban in the Delhi High Court. The government ordered the ban under Section 69A of the IT Act ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. The ban targets cheating rackets that used Telegram to claim paper leaks. The restriction will remain until June 22.

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Uttar Pradesh Schools Shine in Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26

Jun 18, 2026

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Eleven schools from Uttar Pradesh were selected in the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26, announced on 17 June 2026. The national list included 191 schools across India. Each recognised school will receive ₹21 lakh financial support. The rating covers sanitation, water conservation, waste management, energy efficiency, and green campus development.

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Kishau Dam Project: ₹2,000 Crore Breakthrough Ends Eight-Year Deadlock

Jun 18, 2026

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The eight-year deadlock on the Kishau Dam project has ended after the Centre and beneficiary states agreed to cover the ₹2,000 crore power component cost. The multipurpose dam on the Tons river will generate 660 MW of hydropower, irrigate 97,000 hectares, and supply water to Delhi, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

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UNCTAD: The UN Body Working for Fairer Trade and Development

Jun 18, 2026

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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is a permanent intergovernmental body established in 1964. It supports developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy fairly and effectively. According to a recent UNCTAD report, developing countries could save nearly $500 billion annually if they borrowed at the same interest rates as developed economies.

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New Forester Moth Species Mimeusemia kali Discovered in Karnataka Kali Tiger Reserve

Jun 18, 2026

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Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a new forester moth species from Karnataka's Kali Tiger Reserve. Named Mimeusemia kali, it is the first addition to the genus Mimeusemia in nearly 30 years. The discovery was published in the international journal Zootaxa. The Western Ghats region continues to reveal new biodiversity.

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