Kakoli Ghosh claims 20 TMC MPs seek NDA entry; Congress faces INDIA allies' heat

The Indian Air Force is deploying Mi-17 helicopters to transport NEET re-examination question papers to eighteen regional hubs to prevent leaks following previous exam cancellations. From these hubs, materials will reach testing centers via road under multi-layered security. Simultaneously, the Central Board of Secondary Education faces a Delhi High Court petition from the NSUI seeking manual revaluation and portal extensions. The board has replaced its third-party vendor, CoEmpt EduTech, with an in-house portal verified by IIT experts after cybersecurity vulnerabilities were identified. In politics, a rebel faction from a regional party seeks to join the ruling alliance, claiming sufficient numbers to bypass anti-defection laws. Concurrently, opposition alliance leaders have criticised the primary opposition party for poor coordination and campaign hostility during recent meetings. Additionally, health experts advise against using microwave popcorn bags and packaged mineral water due to microplastics, recommending copper bottles and wooden boards instead. This report covers critical developments in national security, education policy, and political realignments.