"The Himalaya Brahmo Samaj is entirely independent and works in Himachal Pradesh. Its genuine trustees stand with the Ramakrishna Mission," he said.

The student — who had scored 550 in NEET without taking any coaching classes — died after he was allegedly ragged by his seniors in his hostel on the intervening night of November 16-17.

Air quality in several cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and parts of northern India, has plunged to severe levels, sparking ...