Kalaburagi car accident: Senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi among three killed
Kalaburagi: A tragic car accident near Gounalli Cross in Jewargi taluk, Kalaburagi district, claimed the lives of senior Karnataka IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi, who was serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Minerals Corporation, along with two others.
According to reports, Bilagi and his relatives were travelling from Ramdurg in Belagavi district to Kalaburagi to attend a family wedding. The car reportedly overturned after the driver lost control when a dog suddenly crossed the road.
The accident resulted in the deaths of Mahantesh Bilagi, his brother Shankar Bilagi, and Eeranna Shirasangi.
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Over 1 lakh students appear for NEET across TN
Chennai (PTI): About 1.4 lakh students appeared for the NEET 2026 exam for admission to medical degree courses across 31 centres in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Students claimed that the exam paper was easier than the previous year.
Organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA), 22.80 lakh students had registered for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate exam nationwide.
NTA sources said that CCTV surveillance was installed at all examination centres, with feeds linked to centralised control rooms.
In view of the large candidate volume and prevailing summer conditions, the NTA ensured reliable power back-up, including generators at all centres, to ensure candidate comfort during the exam. Also, drinking water and on-site medical support were provided to students.
The sources further said that no malpractices were reported, especially in Chennai. The results of NEET are expected to be declared in June, 2026.
