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NTA chief Abhishek Singh told a parliamentary panel the NEET-UG 2026 paper wasn't leaked via their system, with the CBI investigating. Officials presented reforms, noting 70% of Radhakrishnan Committee recommendations are implemented. The agency faces a 25% staff shortage and is considering computer-based testing for future exams.

The Centre is considering a unified national entrance examination for engineering and medical admissions, potentially replacing JEE and NEET. Discussions with a parliamentary panel followed the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, with MPs backing a common framework with discipline-specific sections. Stricter eligibility norms and NTA reforms are also under evaluation.

NTA chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats have been summoned for deliberations on May 21. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will seek the views of top education ministry bureaucrats on the alleged paper leak and reforms of NTA, which holds centralised admission tests to various undergraduate courses, on May 21, a Rajya Sabha notice said according to PTI.

A parliamentary committee questioned the NTA chief regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the director stating the leak did not originate from their system. The committee also reviewed NTA reforms and discussed the impact of AI on education, alongside challenges faced by Aligarh Muslim University and the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

Leaders Meet Joint Parliamentary Committee

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan may have to face privilege proceedings in Rajya Sabha. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh submitted a notice, accusing Pradhan of lowering Parliament's dignity with remarks about a parliamentary committee post the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Ramesh stated the minister's comments showed contempt for Parliament and its committees.

The NTA is set to roll out a refund portal this Thursday for students retaking NEET UG 2026, providing refunds that vary by category, though gateway fees are excluded. Re-examinations will occur on June 21 without any added costs.

Says Concerns Over National Narratives Overshadowing State Issues Are Unfounded

NEET-UG was supposed to be fixed after the 2024 leak. Two official reports had already laid out where the system could break again

BJP's Debangshu Panda secured a decisive victory in the Falta repoll, winning by over a lakh votes. The Election Commission ordered the repoll due to "severe electoral offences" during the initial April 29 polling. This high-stakes seat for TMC saw their candidate finish a distant fourth after withdrawing from campaigning but remaining on the ballot.

As NEET-UG 2026 heads for a re-test, a Supreme Court plea by the United Doctors Front has shifted the focus from one alleged paper leak to a larger question: whether NTA’s current structure can guarantee fair, secure national exams

Congress leadership is deliberating on the Kerala CM post, weighing intra-party support for KC Venugopal against public sentiment favoring VD Satheesan. A decision is expected by Sunday, with discussions involving key state leaders and central party chiefs in Delhi.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign despite a parliamentary committee being formed to reinvestigate allegations of misconduct and theft over undeclared cash hidden in his game ranch. He plans to legally challenge the report, which found credible evidence of the wrongdoing. This move follows a high court ruling that the initial parliamentary vote blocking impeachment was unconstitutional.

A joint parliamentary committee, chaired by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, met with stakeholders in Odisha to discuss the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, and related reorganization bills. The proposed amendment seeks to automatically remove ministers arrested for 30 consecutive days in serious cases, aiming to uphold constitutional morality and decriminalize politics.

Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court with immediate effect, citing deep anguish. His resignation follows a cash recovery controversy at his residence and an ongoing impeachment process initiated after a Supreme Court-led inquiry recommended further action.

Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra resigned as BJD's parliamentary party leader following dissent from four party MPs. Patra, who held the position since 2022, submitted his resignation to party president Naveen Patnaik. The move comes amid criticism over his perceived lack of proactivity during recent controversies.

The former high court judge had contested a committee's findings that called for his removal, but risked becoming the first judge to be removed by Parliament

India's self-reliance in advanced weaponry is bolstered by the induction-ready Dhruvastra, a helicopter-launched anti-tank missile. Developed by DRDO, this third-generation system offers fire-and-forget capability and precision targeting, significantly enhancing India's anti-armour warfare capabilities, especially in high-altitude terrains.

A parliamentary panel urged the government to ensure Census 2027 accurately counts all 21 disability categories, a significant upgrade from the 2011 census. This move aims to create a robust database for better policy formulation and welfare scheme targeting for persons with disabilities, moving beyond the current 1.35 crore UDID cards issued.