A deep-reef fish collected off South Australia in 2006 was recently identified as a new species after being misclassified for nearly 20 years, underscoring the significance of museum collections in uncovering undiscovered biodiversity.
The Supreme Court has set aside Gauhati High Court judgments, ordering fresh adjudication for 27 appellants declared foreigners. The court emphasized that citizenship status requires a fair, lawful, and reasonable process, acknowledging the state's interest in preventing misuse of citizenship claims while ensuring procedural fairness.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education recommended conducting NEET-UG in multiple phases across states to ease logistical burden and granting statutory status to the National Testing Agency (NTA) for independent large-scale exams. The panel also appreciated the secure June 21 re-examination but raised concerns over a proposed shift to Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
India's NEET UG re-examination, held under tight security following a paper leak scandal, concluded Sunday without reported major disruptions. Over 20 lakh candidates took the test, organized rapidly by the NTA and education ministry.
NEET-UG re-examination concluded nationwide. Students reported Physics as the toughest section, Biology as easy to moderate, and Chemistry as mixed. Many found the paper harder than the original, but examination arrangements were smooth, leading to cautious optimism among over 22 lakh participants.
NEET-UG re-examination concluded with students finding the paper largely moderate, though Physics was noted as challenging. Over 22 lakh students participated under strict security measures, including CCTV and jammers, following the initial paper leak. The CBI is investigating the leak.
A NEET-UG candidate in Ajmer, Rajasthan, alleged she was prevented from entering the exam hall unless she removed her burqa and dupatta. Kulsum Bano stated she wore the same attire during a previous attempt and refused to take the exam if forced to change, prioritizing her identity.
A NEET-UG 2026 candidate from Nagpur, initially assigned an exam center in Abu Dhabi, had his center revised to Nagpur by the NTA after widespread concern and media attention. The NTA stated the change was made via the candidate's login, a claim disputed by the family.
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad's Miyapur area on Saturday. Police recovered a note stating "no one is responsible for her death" and suspect exam pressure. A similar incident involved a 22-year-old in Ghaziabad, UP, who left a video claiming no stress.
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.
Millions of students are taking the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination today amidst extensive security and logistical arrangements nationwide. The National Testing Agency (NTA) urged calm and early arrival, with strict protocols in place to prevent malpractice and ensure exam integrity.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made comprehensive arrangements for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, deploying extensive security, CCTV monitoring, and jammers. The agency is actively combating rumours of paper leaks on social media and urging reliance on official communications.
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.
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.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is holding a nationwide mock drill on June 20 to ensure a smooth NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, following paper leak allegations. NTA is reminding 23 lakh candidates to download new admit cards and warning against fraudulent communications.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, citing concerns over potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG re-test. The court dismissed Telegram's challenge, ruling the ban under the IT Act is well-founded.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a verified WhatsApp channel (+91 78279 80287) for direct communication with NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. NTA warns against fake messages and scams, advising aspirants to use only official sources and download admit cards from the official website. The agency also stated that admit cards from the May 3 exam are invalid.
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Coimbatore died by suicide after consuming poison, reportedly due to fear and mental strain over the exam's cancellation and re-examination. She expressed her anxiety in a WhatsApp message to relatives.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a "new trick" to stop paper leaks that punishes students instead of those responsible. The ban, ahead of the NEET UG re-examination, restricts access to the platform used by millions for study materials.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a diversionary tactic that targets students instead of paper leak networks. He argues the ban inconveniences students using the platform for education and won't stop exam fraud.
A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun's Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning. Police recovered a suicide note expressing disappointment over studies and love for her parents. Family reported no significant behavioral changes.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
The National Testing Agency has released admit cards for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from neet.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.
Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan reviewed preparations for the NEET re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. Emphasizing fairness and security, he stressed coordination between central and state governments, vowing strict action against any disruption attempts.
