CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke requested authorities not to cut water supply to restrooms at Jantar Mantar, where thousands protested demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam controversies. CJP alleged denial of basic facilities to protesters.
A total of 22.8 lakh students are taking the NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam today. Uttar Pradesh has the largest share of candidates (3.6 lakh), followed by Maharashtra (2.2 lakh). Rajasthan is emerging as a medical coaching hub. Notably, nearly 80% of candidates will take the exam in English.
Five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh on Friday night. A 36-year-old white man was arrested, with counter-terrorism officers investigating. The attacks occurred near a mosque and on Telford Road and Leith Walk.
India implements extensive security for the NEET re-exam on June 21, featuring IAF transport of question papers, AI-monitored CCTV, jammers, and a Telegram app ban to prevent leaks. Over 95,000 rooms will have CCTV, with AI analyzing footage for anomalies.
Security is significantly heightened nationwide for the NEET re-examination on June 21, with over 22.79 lakh students set to take the test. Authorities in Bhopal, Jammu and Kashmir, and Dehradun have confirmed robust, multi-layered security measures, including police escorts and strict checks, to ensure a fair process following allegations of irregularities in the previous exam.
Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project, has launched its trading card game, Vibes Series 3, in Target stores across the US, marking its largest retail expansion to date. This move signifies the project's strategy to broaden its intellectual property into mainstream consumer products and entertainment.
Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, a free street festival. Authorities are implementing enhanced safety measures, including safe spaces and warnings about waterways, following incidents last year. The event coincides with a heatwave, with 1,400 water fountains available.
Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, with warnings of record temperatures and a zero-tolerance approach to last year's incidents of sexual violence and public disorder.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20, a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The re-exam is for nearly 23 lakh candidates following allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 test. The NTA has issued advisories to candidates regarding admit cards and cautioned against fake messages.
Over 100 area officers will be deployed nationwide to assist states and Union Territories in implementing the VB-G RAM G Act from July 1. The Act aims to transform rural employment by linking guaranteed wage employment with livelihood promotion and climate resilience. An interim allocation of over Rs 95,000 crore has been approved.
中央調查局（CIB）表示，與金融機構合作在ATM安裝「臉部遮蔽警告」功能，有效嚇阻詐騙集團。上月詐騙案減少20%，損失金額減少37%。該功能自去年12月至今年4月已安裝於逾千台ATM，減少了1,851件詐騙提款案，減少損失逾4150萬元。
Ho Chi Minh police rescued a large number of cats from traffickers, prompting hundreds of cat owners to visit the police station to identify their lost pets, amidst Vietnam's legal but regulated cat and dog meat trade.
US average gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, following an agreement with Iran on its nuclear program and sanctions relief. Crude oil prices have also dropped significantly this month.
Zee Entertainment, India's broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, will allocate 15% of its subscription revenue to football development in the country. The initiative aims to identify and train young talent nationwide, working with organizations like the AIFF.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), rejected electoral politics, advocating for protests to secure basic rights. Addressing a NEET-UG paper leak protest, he demanded the Education Minister's resignation and criticized PM Modi for lack of condolences for student suicides.
India's National Testing Agency has ordered a temporary block on Telegram until June 22, citing concerns that fraudsters are using the platform to target candidates ahead of a re-test for the NEET medical entrance exam. The agency aims to prevent cheating networks from selling fake papers and spreading misinformation.
India's National Testing Agency ordered a temporary block on Telegram until June 22 to prevent fraudsters from targeting candidates ahead of a re-test for the NEET medical entrance exam. The agency cited concerns over cheating networks using the platform to sell fake papers and spread misinformation.
A satirical social media account, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has evolved into a Gen Z movement in India, protesting against frequent exam paper leaks and irregularities. The movement, inspired by a judge's remark and fueled by student anger, demands the resignation of the federal education minister.
Dick's Sporting Goods will expand Lids shops to 100 of its stores nationwide by late summer 2026. The partnership aims to offer customers more choices for team merchandise and lifestyle trends. This comes as Dick's first-quarter earnings missed expectations.
Starbucks Korea is facing public anger for its "Tank Day" reusable cup promotion on May 18, the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, a deadly military crackdown on a pro-democracy movement where 165 civilians were killed.
Japan is introducing nationwide LGBTQIA+ education in schools, universities, and workplaces to foster understanding of gender and sexual diversity. The plan, years in the making, aims to address confusion and difficulties faced by the community due to insufficient public awareness, though experts await further details.
Cuban immigrants, once welcomed as political refugees, now face deportation under Trump's stringent immigration policies. Despite past support from Cuban American voters, many are being expelled, raising concerns about the US's role as a refuge.
Actor Prakash Raj will join a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Bengaluru on Sunday, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged education sector failures, including NEET exam irregularities and paper leaks. Similar demonstrations are planned nationwide.
Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target and online after three infants fell ill with botulism. The FDA and CDC are urging consumers to stop using the product immediately.
