The NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam is scheduled for Sunday, with 22.8 lakh candidates nationwide. Over 18 lakh will take the exam in English. The event involves 5,440 centres, extensive security, and a police probe into an alleged question paper leak.
Hindu community in Bangladesh protests alleged inaction by the government following incidents of disrespect towards religious symbols and threats against temples. Leaders demand immediate action and warn of larger mobilizations.
Hindu community in Bangladesh protests government inaction following alleged desecration of Lord Ram's image and threats against a temple idol. Leaders demand immediate action, citing a pattern of attacks on minorities and vowing to mobilize larger protests.
OpenRouter's new Fusion API uses multiple cheaper AI models combined to match the performance of expensive ones like Anthropic's Fable 5. It sends prompts to several models, uses a judge model to find consensus and contradictions, and a synthesizer to create a final answer, offering Fable-level intelligence at a lower cost.
German artist Hainbach creates music with lab equipment and vintage gear, calling it the "Dark Souls of synthesis." He's prolific, releasing six albums in 2025, and runs a popular YouTube channel exploring experimental music. His latest album, Gentle Hum, is a collaboration with Ah! Kosmos.
Fears of undetected Ebola circulation grow in eastern DRC as Kigonze camp residents refuse testing. Over 15,000 displaced people in Bunia, the outbreak's epicenter, have seen 10 deaths this week alone, with symptoms matching Ebola.
The NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 is scheduled for June 21, with over 22 lakh medical aspirants expected to participate. Strict security, document verification, and dress code checks will be enforced at examination centers. Candidates must carry the new admit card, original photo ID, and passport-sized photographs.
A beta test of Apple's revamped Siri AI reveals a more conversational, personalized, and helpful voice assistant, integrated across the iPhone and capable of understanding context from messages, photos, and emails. While still in development, it shows promise as a travel guide and daily assistant.
The SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan offers impressive versatility, quiet operation, and portability with its battery-powered design. It can transform from a desktop to a standing fan, oscillates in multiple directions, and integrates with smart home systems. While not ideal for large rooms, its features and performance make it a compelling option for personal cooling.
France's government announces a wide-ranging drug testing campaign for top state officials, including ministers and cabinet members. The leak of a directive has caused embarrassment and controversy, as the initiative was intended to be part of a broader anti-drug trafficking plan.
Une campagne de dépistage de stupéfiants pour les hauts fonctionnaires français a provoqué confusion et embarras, les tests étant initialement prévus pour les collaborateurs de cabinet et non pour les ministres eux-mêmes. La fuite d'une circulaire a devancé l'annonce officielle.
Australia's new emergency alert system, AusAlert, was tested in Goomalling, Western Australia. While some residents received the alert, others did not, raising concerns about mobile coverage ahead of a national test in July and official implementation in October.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Nagpur, Abdullah Mohammad Talib, was shocked to find his exam centre assigned to Abu Dhabi, 2,500 km away, despite not having a passport. The National Testing Agency (NTA) assured rectification, but the error persists days before the exam, causing distress to the family.
ChatGPT users are reporting significant slowdowns and performance differences, leading to speculation that OpenAI is secretly A/B testing a new GPT-5.6 model. Developers are sharing screenshots and videos comparing generation times, with some tests showing much longer durations than the current GPT-5.5 Pro. Leaked details suggest improvements in reasoning and design generation, with a potential release date in late June.
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.
A brown skua found dead at Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia, has tested positive for avian influenza. Further testing is underway to confirm if it is the H5N1 strain. A second bird, a giant petrel, is also being tested. Officials urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.
Swedish firm Saab and US company General Atomics have successfully tested an MQ-9B drone equipped with Saab's LoyalEye radar, a potential step towards drone-based Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability. This technology aims to offer persistent surveillance at lower costs than traditional AWACS aircraft.
A migratory wild bird found sick in Western Australia has tested positive for avian influenza, with results for the deadly H5N1 strain expected Saturday. This is the first suspected case on mainland Australia, prompting investigations and public health warnings.
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 team at Xidian University in China is developing technology to transmit solar power from space to Earth. They are testing a system using mirrors, solar panels, and microwave transmitters to send electricity over 100 meters, with a long-term goal of 36,000 km.
DeFi's growth is shifting from on-chain user acquisition to invisible integration within traditional finance. Despite recent exploits, institutional funding is pouring in, with protocols like Morpho focusing on user-facing applications that mask underlying DeFi complexity.
Over 13,000 seal pups have died on Australia's Heard Island due to H5N1 bird flu, with high mortality rates confirmed among penguins, seals, and petrels. The virus likely spread from French subantarctic islands, marking its eastward movement around the region. Australia is increasing preparedness for potential mainland incursions.
Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) STRC preferred stock is trading at its weakest level this year, impacting its ability to raise capital for Bitcoin purchases. The stock's decline tests investor interest in Bitcoin-linked income products amid Bitcoin's pullback and competition from rival offerings.
Thread Group has released the beta version of its Thread Tools app for iOS and Android, offering the first dedicated diagnostics for Thread-based smart home networks. The app aims to provide visibility into device connections, signal strength, and potential issues, assisting users and manufacturers in troubleshooting connectivity problems.
