Page 3 - Latest Updates on NEET
SC to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during NEET protests
The Supreme Court will hear petitions on July 27 over alleged police excesses during NEET protests, while the Delhi High Court deferred a surveillance challenge and declined an NIA probe plea
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Cabinet clears ₹3,030 cr chemical scheme; Vaishnaw skips Neet questions
When asked about the reported draft Bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks, Vaishnaw declined to answer questions on the Neet issue, saying, "No paper will be leaked today"
 "Cabinet clears ₹3,030 cr chemical scheme; Vaishnaw skips Neet questions")
CJP seeks Pradhan's resignation; Cabinet clears Bill for tougher punishment
The proposed law, likely to be introduced next week, comes as the Centre and CJP continue talks, with the student body reiterating its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
 "CJP seeks Pradhan's resignation; Cabinet clears Bill for tougher punishment")
List of govt assurances that led Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre assured action on key demands, including a parliamentary discussion on paper leaks and no cases against peaceful protesters
 "List of govt assurances that led Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike")
Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet
Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as Parliament remained paralysed by Opposition protests over the Neet paper leak and the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
 "Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet")
No evidence links Sanjeev Mukhiya to Neet-UG 2024 paper leak case: CBI
CBI said its probe found no evidence linking Sanjeev Mukhiya to the theft or distribution of the leaked Neet-UG 2024 question paper, while chargesheets have been filed against 45 accused
 "No evidence links Sanjeev Mukhiya to Neet-UG 2024 paper leak case: CBI")
Govt resolved to ensure bright future for India's youth: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said fast-track courts for paper leak cases reflect the Modi government's commitment to protecting the future of students and ensuring swift punishment for the guilty
 "Govt resolved to ensure bright future for India's youth: Amit Shah")
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after the Opposition insisted on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before any discussion on the Neet paper leak issue
 "Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation")
Will set up fast-track court to punish culprits of Neet paper leak: PM Modi
The Prime Minister said the fast-track courts would ensure the swift disposal of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those found guilty
 "Will set up fast-track court to punish culprits of Neet paper leak: PM Modi")
Neet UG paper leak case: Court allows CBI to get fresh handwriting samples
The Rouse Avenue court allowed the CBI to collect additional handwriting and signature specimens of accused Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar after the forensic examiner flagged existing samples as insufficient
 "Neet UG paper leak case: Court allows CBI to get fresh handwriting samples")
Rahul, other Oppn leaders detained after protest near PM's residence
The Prime Minister told NDA MPs that strong action had been taken over Neet irregularities as protests, political confrontation and police action intensified in the national capital
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Neet UG 2026 results: Aryan Gupta bags AIR 1; Maharashtra gets most rankers
Maharashtra had the highest representation among the top 138 rank holders, while 1.121 million candidates qualified for medical admissions
CBI opposes bail in Neet-UG paper leak case, says offence 'against nation'
CBI opposed the bail plea of Dr Manoj Shirure, telling a Delhi court the alleged Neet-UG paper leak affected students, led to the exam's cancellation and caused an estimated ₹600 cr loss to exchequer
 "CBI opposes bail in Neet-UG paper leak case, says offence 'against nation'")
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 19: Here's what's happening
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar in support of the CJP's demands over alleged NeetT irregularities, exam reforms and accountability
 "Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 19: Here's what's happening")
Delhi High Court orders restoration of Cockroach Janata Party's X account
The court restored the satirical collective's X account after the Centre said its concerns over possible confusion during the NEET examination no longer existed
 "Delhi High Court orders restoration of Cockroach Janata Party's X account")
Lytmus AI raises ₹5 crore in pre-seed round led by Boundless Ventures
The ed-tech startup will use the fresh capital to strengthen its AI capabilities, expand its NEET-focused platform and build personalised AI mentors for students
 "Lytmus AI raises ₹5 crore in pre-seed round led by Boundless Ventures")
FAIMA urges PM Modi to crack down on unsafe medical coaching centres
Doctors' body cites fire-safety lapses, overcrowding and infrastructure violations at coaching institutes preparing students for medical entrance examinations
 "FAIMA urges PM Modi to crack down on unsafe medical coaching centres")
Telegram services restored after Neet-related curbs, returns to app stores
Most services of the instant messaging app have been restored nationwide, but the editing feature remains unavailable until June 30 under government orders
 "Telegram services restored after Neet-related curbs, returns to app stores")
Neet re-exam: Security tightened at 92 Kota centres; candidate count falls
Authorities have completed security and administrative arrangements at 92 centres, with the number of candidates in Kota falling by nearly 5,900 compared with the May 3 examination
Ahead of Neet re-test, 12 suicides in 37 days highlight student stress
Reports of suicides and rising anxiety among aspirants have renewed concerns over the psychological toll of exam uncertainty ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination on June 21
 "Ahead of Neet re-test, 12 suicides in 37 days highlight student stress")