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The BJP on Wednesday defended the government's approach to the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation, stating the Centre remained sensitive and open to dialogue. MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Rahul Gandhi and the opposition of political opportunism and spreading false narratives

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted the Centre a week's time to respond to a petition alleging discrepancies in the NEET-UG re-examination results. The petitioner also questioned the legal status and constitutional validity of the National Testing Agency

The NTA rejected discrepancy claims made by five re-NEET candidates, saying the submitted OMR images had been digitally altered or AI-generated. It warned that using fabricated records could invite cancellation of candidature, debarment and criminal action under applicable laws.,

The National Testing Agency has warned NEET-UG 2026 candidates and parents against submitting fake or AI-generated OMR sheets while raising score discrepancy complaints. The agency said such submissions could invite legal action after several fabricated OMRs were detected during verification

The National Testing Agency informed the Central Information Commission that a DigiLocker-based mechanism for retrieving previous years' NEET scorecards is in its final stages. The initiative aims to provide authenticated access to old scorecards and prevent students from losing important examination records

The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to comprehensively reform NEET and the national examination system. The UDF and LDF jointly backed the motion, rejecting BJP amendments, citing repeated exam irregularities, paper leaks and administrative failures affecting students' confidence

An 18-year-old NEET-UG aspirant from Maharashtra's Hingoli allegedly died by suicide days after appearing for the NEET re-test. Police are investigating claims by his family that he found the examination difficult and examining whether there was any connection to the incident

The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21 for over 20 lakh candidates across India and abroad. Following the cancellation of the earlier exam due to a paper leak, the retest featured enhanced security, student-friendly facilities, mental health support, and extensive logistical arrangements to ensure a fair and stress-free examination process

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan intervened to help critically injured aspirant Shrishti Dubey sit for Sunday's NEET-UG re-exam in Kolkata. Suffering from nine broken ribs, she took the test in a special room equipped with medical support

Hours before NEET-UG 2026 re-exam for nearly 22 lakh candidates amid paper leak allegations, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear confidently. He also announced CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation results for over 15 lakh students will be released soon

The National Testing Agency said a Nagpur-based NEET aspirant's examination city was changed to Abu Dhabi through his own login during the correction window. The agency later processed a request from the family and initiated steps to shift the centre back

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled on June 21, directing strict vigilance and coordination. Officials from National Testing Agency, states, and institutions discussed security, logistics, and fair conduct following the earlier paper leak cancellation

Ahead of the of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, the Delhi High Court scheduled to resume hearing on Thursday afternoon. A plea has been filed by messaging platform Telegram challenging the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend its services across India.

The BJP on Wednesday slammed the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for organizing a nationwide student protest in Kota just days before the NEET-UG re-examination, accusing the opposition of using a "toolkit strategy" to misguide students

The NTA has deployed paramilitary forces, the Indian Air Force, CCTV surveillance and GPS tracking to ensure high-level security for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21. The agency also cited action against Telegram channels amid concerns over exam malpractice and leaks

A Delhi court allowed NEET-UG paper leak accused Yash Yadav to appear for the re-examination on June 21 while in custody. While denying interim bail, the court said the accused’s academic rights must be protected without affecting the ongoing CBI investigation

The Internet Freedom Foundation criticised the government's temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, calling them disproportionate and ineffective. It argued that targeted action against fraudulent channels was sufficient and demanded transparency regarding the legal basis for the curbs

The Centre temporarily restricted Telegram in India until June 22 and disabled message editing until June 30 to prevent NEET UG 2026 re-exam fraud, alleged paper leak misinformation, and cheating networks. Authorities said the measures protect examination integrity and candidates

The National Testing Agency has launched a digital training programme, Pariksha Karmayogi, on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform to train examination officials, including NEET-UG invigilators, with the aim of improving fairness, security, standardisation and accountability in national examinations

NEET aspirants preparing for the June 21 re-test say the exam's cancellation has caused anxiety, disrupted routines and weakened confidence in the examination system. Students, parents and experts highlighted the psychological toll, while calling for accountability and transparency to restore trust