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What does NEET mean and why is Britain facing a ‘lost generation’ of 1.25m young people?

Britain is facing growing concern over the number of young people classified as “NEET”, not in education, employment or training, as experts warn the country could be heading towards a “lost generation”.

The Times of India

Dharmendra Pradhan’s guide to surviving India’s exam crisis

This May, CBSE’s Class 12 board results arrived like a bad smell in an already scorching summer – hard to ignore, unwelcome, and somehow spreading everywhere.

Newslaundry

'Modi-Shah duo accountable to this family': Rahul Gandhi meets kin of NEET student who hanged himself

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of Pradeep Meghwal, a NEET aspirant who died by suicide in Sikar. Gandhi blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the student's death, calling it a consequence of a corrupt system. He said that the youth have lost…

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NEET leak: Delhi court remands kingpin Prahlad Vithalrao Kulkarni to 14 days' judicial custody

A Delhi court has ordered the 14-day detention of chemistry lecturer Prahlad Kulkarni, identified as a prime suspect in the NEET paper leak incident. With connections to the NTA, he had unauthorized access to the exam materials. Thus far, the CBI's investigations have led to the arrest of 13 individuals.

The Economic Times

I had to leave India to become a doctor. NEET exposed a system I already knew

I did not leave India out of anger.

Newslaundry

Par panel summons Education Ministry officials, CBSE chief on Jun 2 to review NEET, OSM

A parliamentary panel will meet Union Education Ministry and CBSE officials on June 2. They will review the On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams. Issues faced by students after results will also be discussed. The implementation of the three-language formula in Classes 9 and 10 is on the agenda.

The Economic Times

NEET protests rock MCD House; chaos forces repeated adjournments

Delhi Municipal Corporation House meetings faced chaos. AAP and Congress councillors protested, disrupting proceedings. The NEET paper leak and issues with the BJP-led Centre were central to the demonstrations. Several agenda items were postponed due to the disruptions. The Mayor accused AAP of creating disorder. Development funds were released for…

The Economic Times

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Petrol, diesel price surge a 'global crisis', don't hoard fuel: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis labels the fuel price hike a global crisis. He urges citizens to avoid hoarding fuel to prevent supply chain disruption. Fadnavis also expresses confidence in the upcoming NEET retest being free of irregularities. Discussions are ongoing for legislative council seat sharing among ruling allies.

The Economic Times

NEET paper leak: NTA has not learnt lessons, says SC; issues notices on pleas

The Supreme Court has expressed sadness over the National Testing Agency's repeated failure to prevent NEET paper leaks. The court is seeking a response from the Centre, NTA, and CBI regarding pleas to replace the agency with a more robust and autonomous body. The NTA has been directed to file…

The Economic Times

'Purchase cheap oil, gas from Russia, Iran': Kejriwal expresses concern over fuel price hike

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday flagged long queues at petrol pumps in Gujarat and urged the Centre to purchase oil and gas from Russia and Iran at cheaper rates.

The Economic Times

NEET paper leak case: Court sends accused Shubham Khairnar to judicial custody till Jun 6

A Delhi court has sent Shubham Khairnar to judicial custody until June 6 in connection with the NEET paper leak. The CBI is investigating an organized gang suspected of leaking exam papers for financial gain. Khairnar's interrogation aims to identify more co-accused and trace the leak network across the country.

The Economic Times

Centre cracked down on CJP after IB warning on possible unrest, claim Maharashtra Cong leaders

Maharashtra Congress leaders accuse the ruling BJP of suppressing public dissent by blocking social media accounts of the satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP). The move reportedly followed an Intelligence Bureau report warning of potential unrest due to the CJP's campaign demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET-UG paper…

The Economic Times

KCET Result Date 2026 link: Check latest update from KEA, when and where to download the official result

KCET 2026 result date and time: Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results are awaited from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), with over 3.3 lakh students registered. The exams concluded in April, and KEA has directed students to upload Class 12 marks for result preparation. Counselling may proceed independently of…

The Economic Times

CBI arrests Pune school headmistress in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case; total accused rises to 11

The CBI has arrested a Pune school headmistress in the NEET-UG 2026 Physics paper leak. This brings the total accused to eleven. The headmistress allegedly had access to question papers. The investigation is widening to Latur and other districts. Doctors and coaching operators are under scrutiny. Middlemen are also being…

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Evening Standard

Scrolling in bedrooms after midnight a driver of youth joblessness – Milburn

Young people are ‘sort of living in their bedrooms – they are on all the time, they’re never off,’ Alan Milburn said.

The Economic Times

NEET-UG paper leak case: Maharashtra school suspends arrested teacher, vows support to CBI probe

A senior Physics lecturer from Pimpri Chinchwad has been suspended after her arrest in the NEET-UG paper leak case. The school administration called her alleged actions a betrayal and has formed an inquiry committee. The institution is cooperating with the investigation. The National Testing Agency is processing refunds for eligible…

The Economic Times

CBI arrests Pune-based lecturer Havaldar for 'leaking' NEET UG physics paper to aspirants

The CBI has arrested a Pune-based lecturer, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, in connection with the NEET UG 2026 physics paper leak. She allegedly shared leaked questions with other accused. The agency has identified her as a key source for the leak.

The Economic Times

NEET-UG re-test June 21: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures error-free exam amid irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said tough decisions were required in the wake of the NEET-UG irregularities and assured that the government is committed to ensuring deserving students do not lose opportunities because of examination malpractice. Emphasising efforts to restore trust in the system, he said authorities are working to…

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The Economic Times

'Asli kaam ka waqt aagya': Cockroach Janta Party launches new campaign after crossing BJP’s Instagram follower count, hits 20 million

Newly launched satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak. Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a petition, citing the compromised education system and the futures of over 22 lakh students at stake. The party's rapid online growth has concerned Dipke's parents, who fear legal…

The Economic Times

PM Modi, Education minister must be held accountable for 'cover up': Congress on NTA claims on NEET exam

Congress criticizes NTA officials' claims of no NEET exam leak, calling it a cover-up and accusing the government of collusion with paper leak mafias. The party highlights a 'guess paper' circulating before the exam and links the 2026 scandal to previous irregularities, demanding accountability from top leadership.

The Economic Times

Who is Shashikant Suthar, the chemistry teacher who exposed the alleged NEET paper leak scandal?

The NEET-UG 2026 examination has been cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. A Rajasthan-based teacher's discovery of a leaked paper with matching questions prompted a nationwide investigation. Authorities have confirmed the leak, leading to the exam's cancellation and a re-examination scheduled for June 21. Future NEET-UG exams will adopt…

The Economic Times

Parliamentary panel members grill top NTA officials over NEET paper 'leak'

Top NTA officials faced grilling from MPs regarding the NEET-UG paper leak. The Director General stated the leak did not originate from their system, with the CBI now investigating. MPs questioned the exam cancellation and retest, while NTA officials presented reforms and considered computer-based testing.

The Economic Times

NEET-UG re-exam to push back engineering, pharmacy admissions in Maharashtra: Minister

NEET re-exam: Chandrakant Patil, Maharashtra's higher education minister, announced that the NEET-UG re-exam scheduled for June 21 will cause a significant delay in the admissions process for engineering and pharmacy programs.

The Economic Times

NEET UG 2026: Police use water cannons on Congress workers protesting over NEET irregularities in Jaipur to stop the march

Congress workers marched in Jaipur protesting NEET UG exam irregularities. They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police used water cannons to disperse the crowd. The National Testing Agency's credibility was questioned. The future of nearly 22 lakh students was affected by alleged paper leaks.

The Economic Times

NEET UG 2026 re-exam refund portal live: What students should know about NTA rules

The NTA has issued clarifications for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, and confirmed the fee refund portal goes live today. Candidates will not need to reapply or pay fresh fees, with existing details carried forward. The CBI continues its investigation into the alleged paper leak.

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