Amid controversy surrounding claims of a temple beneath Ajmer Sharif dargah, PM Modi handed over a 'chadar' to be offered at the dargah during Urs in a gesture showing respect for spiritual heritage. A Rajasthan court accepted a petition to survey these claims, while SC imposed a stay on similar suits.
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JK Rowling criticised Neil Gaiman after he denied sexual harassment allegations. Gaiman released a statement refuting accusations of non-consensual sex, expressing regret over past behavior. The accusations span several years and locations, including New Zealand. The allegations first emerged in a podcast and a police report has been filed against Gaiman.
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India's National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a record low of 29 exams in 2024, a significant drop from 66 in 2023. This decline follows a year plagued by paper leaks, postponements, and administrative issues, impacting 85.78 lakh registered students. The NTA, responsible for major exams like NEET, JEE, and CUET, faced criticism and leadership changes.
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