The Latest Breaking News from NEET

NEET security ‘foolproof’: Centre to SC; court seeks institutional reforms

The Supreme Court emphasized institutionalizing reforms within the NEET examination system. It directed the National Testing Agency to detail steps taken on committee recommendations. The court noted the issue as systemic, requiring robust institutionalization for effective implementation. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta outlined existing safeguards for question paper security and transportation.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protest

The Supreme Court will form a high-powered committee to examine police excesses. This panel will include retired judges and former senior police officials. Video footage and CCTV recordings of the July 20 protest violence will be handed over. The committee will also examine complaints from female protesters targeted during the…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Young people ‘need nepotism’ to exit NEET ‘rejection loop’, says Chicken Shop Date star

Amelia Dimoldenberg, star of Chicken Shop Date, said the YouTube series wouldn’t exist without a youth club that ‘now doesn’t exist due to austerity cuts by the Conservative government’

The Independent UK · Aug 18

‘One-shot exam wrong way to select students’: Former education secy R Subrahmanyam

Youth protests may have moved from Jantar Mantar to Jharkhand and the flashpoint from NEET exam leaks to recruitment exams but there’s a common thread: education, employment and anxiety about the future.

Newslaundry · Aug 13

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs clash with protests and counter slogans near the Parliament on Thursday

NDA and INDIA bloc MPs faced each other near Parliament's Makar Dwar with protests and counter slogans on Thursday. The situation unfolds over police actions during the Jharkhand paper irregularities issue as well as the alleged theft of donationd at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. NDA bloc MPs demanded answers…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister Amit Shah's factual arguments which leave them speechless. The opposition's attitude throughout the session exposed their anarchic and anti-democratic thinking. They initially demanded youth issue discussions but later backed out…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Parliament Monsoon Session: Govt offers to hold debate on student protests, opposition rejects proposal

The government proposed a two-day debate on student protests and NEET paper leaks. Opposition leaders rejected Home Minister Amit Shah's offer for discussion. Rahul Gandhi demanded the Home Minister's resignation over alleged police action. The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid continued protests. The government expressed frustration over…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

CJP being refused venue for meeting due to pressure from BJP, alleges Dipke

A Cockroach Janta Party meeting in Delhi was cancelled Wednesday. Organizers claimed the banquet hall revoked the booking due to pressure. They alleged the ruling BJP intimidated venues against hosting their events. This development follows the CJP announcing its national team recently. The CJP previously led a protest at Jantar…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Kiren Rijiju says government ready for NEET debate, accuses Opposition of 'running away'

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed frustration with the Congress party. He accused the opposition of avoiding a debate on the NEET paper leak issue. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to answer all questions in Parliament. Disruptions have marred both Houses of Parliament throughout the current session. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

NEET-PG rules: States still impose varying seat eligibility despite SC domicile ruling

NEET-PG aspirants continue to face varying eligibility rules across states despite a Supreme Court ruling barring domicile-based preference in postgraduate medical admissions. Differences in state counselling requirements, reservation benefits and eligibility conditions have prompted parents to seek uniform implementation, a common counselling portal and clearer national guidelines for admissions.

The Economic Times · Aug 12