From NTA announcing new exam dates for UGC NET to T20 World Cup final: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

Here are today's top 10 morning news headlines covering major events and updates you need to know.

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1. NTA announces new exam dates for UGC NET, others; Shifts to CBT mode

Following a paper leak, the UGC NET exam has been cancelled, prompting the National Testing Agency (NTA) to announce new dates for the examination. The UGC NET will now take place from August 21 to September 4, 2024, marking a shift from its traditional pen and paper format to Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. 

2. Fatal blast at Telangana's Shadnagar glass factory claims five lives, 15 injured

In a tragic incident at Shadnagar, Rangareddy district, five workers lost their lives when a compressor exploded at South Glass Private Limited, causing widespread panic in the industrial area. The nature of the glass industry amplified the severity of the incident, resulting in grievous injuries and severe mutilation of the victims' bodies.

3. Delhi T1 Airport roof collapse: Govt announces Rs 20 L ex-gratia for deceased's kin

In response to the early morning collapse of a piece of the canopy at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 due to heavy rainfall, Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of deceased kin. The compensation of Rs 3 lakh each has been announced for the people who got injured in the incident.

4. Hemant Soren freed after five months; What's next for Jharkhand?

Jharkhand's Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, recently expressed his gratitude and shared his experiences after being released from jail. His heartfelt message highlighted the struggles faced by the people of Jharkhand during his five-month incarceration.

5. Sir mic toh de dijiye? OM Birla, Jagdeep Dhankar mute Rahul Gandhi as he speaks on NEET row

In a dramatic session of the Lok Sabha on June 28, 2024, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi brought up the contentious issue of the NEET (National Eligibility and Entrance Test) paper leak. The session took a controversial turn when Gandhi claimed that his microphone was muted during his address. This incident has sparked a debate about transparency and freedom of speech in the Indian Parliament.

6. NEET row: CBI nabs 2 from Patna after burnt papers provide clues

In a recent development in the NEET paper leak case, Oasis School Principal Dr Ehsan-ul-Haq and Center Superintendent Imtiaz Alam were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today. Dr Ehsan, who also served as the district coordinator for the NEET exam in Hazaribagh, along with Vice Principal Imtiaz, were taken into custody.

7. Sri Lanka: 60 Indian nationals detained over online financial scams; What will happen next?

The Criminal Investigations Department of Sri Lanka has detained at least 60 Indian nationals who were involved in an online financial scam. They were taken into custody on Thursday from the western coastal town of Negombo and the Colombo neighborhoods of Madiwela and Battaramulla.

8. From Sex with pornstar to Zelenskyy getting $60 Billion every time he's in US: Top takeaways from Trump-Biden debate

After exchanging personal jabs in Atlanta on Thursday, US President Joe Biden and Republican opponent Donald Trump concluded the first general election debate of the 2024 campaign. Millions of people watched the debate on TV and social media, and it addressed a variety of topics. Read the full article. 

9. Barrage of 35 rockets, missiles from Lebanon hit Northern Israel 

About 35 rockets and missiles fired from Lebanon struck the city of Safed in northern Israel on Thursday evening, causing fires, power cuts and property damage. The Israeli military announced in a statement that "the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Aerial Defence Array successfully intercepted most of the launches."

10. IND vs SA: Will rain spoil T20 World Cup Final? What happens if game is washed out?

India and South Africa are set to face off in the final of the ICC Men's 2024 T20 World Cup at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Both teams are undefeated in the tournament. India defeated England by 68 runs in the second semifinal in Guyana, while South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets in the first semifinal in Trinidad.