AIADMK general council meeting slams DMK government over law and order situation, corruption AIADMK general council condemns DMK govt. over law & order, cyclone relief, NEET & corruption in 23 resolutions. The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023
Website of online learning platform for NEET aspirants hacked The south-division cybercrime police have registered a case against an unknown person for hacking the website of an online learning platform for NEET students with curated learning modules and stealing the study material to demand ransom. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
NEET UG syllabus revision stirs debate among aspiring medical students Aspiring med students anticipate changes to NEET UG syllabus; some welcome the reduction while others express concerns about new topics, lack of clarity, and deleted chapters. Aspiring med students mix anticipation and concern over NEET UG syllabus revision; some welcome reduction while others worry about new topics, lack of clarity,… The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
NEET aspirant from West Bengal found dead in Kota; 25th case this year A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal was found dead in his rented accommodation in Rajasthan’s Kota The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Will obtain exemption from NEET with people’s support; will oppose NExT too, says Stalin TN CM Stalin affirms goal of exemption from NEET w/ people's support, despite position of those in authority. Opposes NExT like NEET. TN govt to continue steps for exemption, asserting State's rights in medical edu & Education to State List. DMK signature campaign against NEET now people's movement. TN govt… The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023
Removal of DMK’s anti-NEET posts from Facebook leaves cadre vexed DMK alleges Facebook deleting posts in support of 'BanNEET' campaign; Meta denies any bias against hashtag. #BanNEET posts crossed 70K despite removal. DMK wants Facebook to be transparent about its policy framework governing algorithms. The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
National Medical Commission to allow non-biology students to take NEET-UG in 2024 NMC allows non-biology students to take NEET-UG. Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English are eligible. Those who have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Computer Science, and other subjects can also take NEET-UG w/o Biology/Biotech. NMC's move criticized by experts, as it will affect quality of… The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
PM Modi taking my five-minute speech across India, says T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin We do not need NEET exams, and we raised our voice truly and passed a resolution in the Assembly. This is not an issue of the DMK youth wing; it is an issue of Tamil Nadu students, says Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin. The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023
Ministry of Education asks States to encourage use of online coaching platform SATHEE Ministry of Education launches SATHEE portal to help JEE, NEET aspirants prepare for exams. Free online platform uses AI to interact with students, provide customised learning. 45-day crash course, weekend mock tests, refresher courses for Classes 9-12. The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: State BJP meets to elect Leader of Opposition today, and more The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023
NMC reduces NEET 2024 syllabus, cuts 9 chapters from chemistry and six from biology NEET 2024 syllabus: NTA is the examination agency for the NEET, and had been releasing the syllabus every year. However, this year, NMC has finalised the syllabus. The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023
T.N. House special session to readopt Bills returned by Governor TN Assembly Speaker Appavu announces special session on Nov 18 to pass Bills returned by Governor Ravi. Session to discuss Bills, not Supreme Court's observation or Governor/President. Session to pass online gambling law and Bill against NEET. Udhayanidhi's signature campaign to convince President to approve Bill against NEET. TN Assembly… The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023
Medical waste: shattered dreams of becoming doctors Giridhar K. Sajeev scored near-perfect in Class 12, then cracked NEET. He secured a seat in Glocal Medical, a privately-funded college in UP, but it lost recognition and he lost his MBBS seat. His parents took a loan to pay the fee of ₹10 lakh a year. The college allegedly… The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023
Only 3% of Kota’s students have visited a mental health professional | Data In India, 8% of total suicides in 2021 were students, largely due to academic pressure. In Kota, a major coaching hub, 25 students have already taken their lives this year. 7% of those currently studying in Kota have considered ending their life. Many students feel that clearing NEET/JEE exams is… The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 I stand by my opinion on ‘Sanatana Dharma’, will face issue legally, says Udhayanidhi Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his position on 'Sanatana Dharma' row. He met Thirumavalavan to seek support for signature campaign against NEET. He asked AIADMK to continue support for fight against NEET and protect rights of students. Rahul Gandhi backed TN's demand to be exempted from NEET. Udhayanidhi will meet leaders…
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why | Data Kota, Rajasthan is known for its coaching centres, yet of late, it has been in the news for student suicides. To understand why students choose to go to such centres, Lokniti-CSDS conducted a survey of 1,000 students. Most come from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and MP, and are from middle-class backgrounds.…
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 BJP is rattled by I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s progression: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri TNCC president Alagiri charges BJP of harassing non-BJP govts through IT, ED & CBI raids. BJP senses defeat in 5 states, coercing Opp. parties. ED, CBI & IT dancing to BJP tunes. TNCC pres. calls for resounding victory for I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Parliamentary polls.
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today IT searches at 16 premises linked to TN Minister E.V. Velu & arrest of 14th man in Coimbatore car blast case. TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited TNCC HQ to seek support for NEET exemption for TN. ED & IT wings of BJP working overtime in last few months.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 INDIA bloc is growing stronger, says Stalin DMK Chief M.K. Stalin urges party cadre to work together to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in TN & Puducherry in 2024. He calls for action to protect TN & entire country from BJP govt, which CAG report says has committed irregularities of ₹7.5 lakh crore. DMK to distribute…
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Tamil Nadu announces guidelines to conduct NEET/JEE coaching for govt. school students TN School Education Dept. announces guidelines to train students for NEET/JEE. Govt/aided schools to identify students & provide coaching 4-5:30pm. Syllabus, mock tests & district-level support committee to be formed. Students & teachers enthusiastic, but lack of teachers a concern.
The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023 KEA to announce schedule for special stray vacancy round to fill vacant MBBS seats on November 2 Karnataka to conduct special stray vacancy round to fill 133 MBBS seats; KEA to announce schedule on Thursday. SC allows extension of admission date till Nov 15. Candidates must pay ₹50K refundable caution deposit to participate. KEA may ask for total admission fee as caution deposit.
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 KEA approaches Supreme Court seeking permission for second round of stray seat counselling to fill 133 management quota seats Karnataka seeks SC permission to conduct 2nd round of stray seat counselling to fill 133 vacant medical seats.
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 T.N. CM Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to anti-NEET Bill TN CM Stalin urges President Murmu to give assent to Bill exempting NEET for medical admission in TN. Bill passed in Sept 2021, reintroduced in Feb 2022 & sent to Governor for Presidential assent. Queries from MHA answered, but assent not granted yet. Delay depriving medical admissions for many &…
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 Indian Railways fined ₹60,000 by Kerala consumer rights panel for deficiency in service Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules in favour of the complainant, noting that the Indian railways authorities had failed to provide timely information about the delay and had not made alternative arrangements for the passengers. The commission ordered the Indian Railways to pay ₹60,000 as compensation for the inconvenience…
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Governor Ravi should sign file for awarding doctorate to Sankaraiah if he truly cared for freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu: Minister Ponmudy Min. Ponmudy appeals to Gov. R.N. Ravi to sign file awarding honorary doctorate to freedom fighter N. Sankaraiah; urges managements of educational institutions to facilitate students to sign campaign against NEET.