NEET-UG 2026 exam cancellation due to paper leak has deeply affected lakhs of students. Families face financial strain and students endure immense mental pressure. This incident raises serious questions about the integrity of competitive examinations in India. The system's credibility is shaken, while also impacting the aspirations of countless young individuals.

IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur professors will now help CBSE fix its post-result services portal. This comes after students and parents reported widespread technical glitches and confusion regarding re-evaluation fees. The move aims to ensure a smooth, reliable, and transparent system for students seeking to review their exam papers.

A Supreme Court plea seeks a CBI probe into the «Cockroach Janta Party» and alleged fake advocates, amidst a political storm over the viral digital campaign. The group, which gained traction discussing unemployment and exam leaks, saw its website taken down. Founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of suppression and claimed to have received death threats.

A school principal, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, was arrested by the CBI in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. She allegedly shared exam questions with students for money, conspiring with another lecturer. Havaldar admitted to sharing Physics questions and receiving payments, later deleting chats and burning notes.

Twisha Sharma's funeral was held in Bhopal as her family continues to demand justice in the alleged dowry death case. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter, citing institutional bias, while a second post-mortem is being conducted. Her husband, the prime accused, has been arrested and remanded to police custody.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a positive step in talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, but warned trust-building remains incomplete. He cited unresolved protest cases and institutional issues, fearing Ladakh could become «another Manipur» due to growing unrest. Wangchuk stressed that government intent will be judged by actions on these outstanding matters.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi to review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Discussions covered trade, energy, defense, AI, and counter-terrorism, with both sides emphasizing their 'strategic ally' status and shared interests. India highlighted its strategy to diversify energy sources for security amid global uncertainties.

Rahul Gandhi demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, vowing continued protests until a foolproof system prevents future paper leaks. The NSUI also called for the minister's resignation and an impartial investigation, as the NTA claims only some questions, not the full paper, were leaked.

Rubio said the wide range of areas in which both countries cooperate reflected the strength of ties between Washington and New Delhi. «The list of issues that we work together with India on, the breadth of scope of them, is what highlights the fact that India is an important strategic partner in the United States, one of our most important strategic partners in the world,» Rubio said. Rubio also referred to the democratic values shared by both countries.

In a significant development, the Delhi court has remanded Shubham Khairnar to judicial custody until June 6 in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak. Authorities suspect that an organized network, motivated by financial gain, was behind the unauthorized distribution of confidential exam materials.

Following a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an AIIMS medical team has arrived in Bhopal to conduct a second post-mortem on Twisha Sharma. Her father, buoyed by the rule of law, is optimistic that the investigation will yield justice and curb the public shaming of his daughter even after her death.

In a bid to combat the rising tide of the Ebola outbreak, India has sent vital medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's unwavering support for Africa in addressing this urgent public health crisis.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke refutes BJP claims of Pakistani followers. He presented audience analytics showing over 94% Indian users. Union minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar had alleged significant Pakistani engagement. Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar called it a cross-border influence operation. The party gained traction online discussing unemployment and policy issues.

In light of the ongoing Ebola crisis, India has advised its citizens to reconsider any unnecessary travel plans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The World Health Organization has issued alarms regarding the rapid transmission of the virus, with Uganda documenting new cases of the Bundibugyo strain and a concerning rise in fatalities in Congo.

Following a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an AIIMS medical team has arrived in Bhopal to conduct a second post-mortem on Twisha Sharma. Her father, buoyed by the rule of law, is optimistic that the investigation will yield justice and curb the public shaming of his daughter even after her death.

CPRG was also the only Indian non-governmental organisation to host an official side event at the Paris AI Action Summit 2025, and its work has been recognised at the Belgrade GPAI Summit 2024.