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Vijay's TASMAC crackdown: Why Tamil Nadu closes 717 shops

Get the facts behind Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TASMAC crackdown in Tamil Nadu. Learn why 717 liquor shops are closing near schools and temples, how the 21-year age limit is being enforced, and what the Rs 102 crore party fund crackdown means for state revenue in 2026.

Sudarshan Babar 7 min read

RBI MPC June 2026: Home Loan EMI and FD Rates Explained

The RBI held the repo rate at 5.25% in June 2026, pausing after a 125 basis point cut cycle. Here's what the MPC decision means for your home loan EMI, whether your bank has passed on the full benefit, and whether to lock in FD rates now.

Sudarshan Babar 7 min read

JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026: IIT and NIT Choice Guide

JoSAA counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment is here. This guide explains how IIT and NIT choice filling works, how the allotment algorithm places you, what float and freeze mean, and exactly what to do the moment Round 1 results drop.

Sudarshan Babar 8 min read

JoSAA Counselling 2026: Register, Fill Choices, and Lock Your Seat

JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration opened June 2 at josaa.nic.in. Here's everything you need to know about registering, filling college choices, understanding freeze and float options, and locking your IIT or NIT seat before the deadline.

Sudarshan Babar 8 min read