Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances. Concurrently, PM Modi announced a new Bill with stringent provisions, including fast-track courts, to combat examination paper leaks, to be introduced in Parliament next week.
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, condemning police action and urging empathy. His intervention highlights an escalating political clash between BJP and opposition over the issue, with PM Modi announcing fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Rahul Gandhi led a Congress protest outside PM Modi's residence over the NEET paper leak, demanding a Lok Sabha debate, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and withdrawal of cases against students.
CBSE's Better Marks Rule for Class 10 allows students to use their highest score from two exams per subject for the final marksheet, reducing exam pressure and aligning with NEP 2020.
Over 2 million Indian students retake NEET medical entrance exam amid heightened security after the original was canceled due to question leakage, highlighting a broader crisis of student distress with 12 reported suicides, immense pressure, and a highly competitive education system.
India will deploy the Indian Air Force to transport medical entrance exam papers for a retest on June 21, following the cancellation of results for over 2 million students due to widespread leaks. Officials will be under strict surveillance.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP), fears arrest upon his return to India on June 6. He plans to lead a peaceful movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination issues.
