The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination after a massive paper leak was uncovered, affecting over twenty-two lakh medical aspirants across the country. The breach was initially detected when a handwritten guess paper, circulated on messaging platforms before the exam, was found to match the actual question paper. Investigations revealed that the leak originated from within the examination system, compromising the highly secure process that involves GPS tracking, bank vaults, and strict surveillance.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case, conducting raids across multiple states and arresting several individuals connected to a network of middlemen and coaching operators. The investigation highlights a recurring issue with the medical entrance examination, raising concerns about the integrity of the selection process and the future quality of healthcare. Authorities are currently probing the extent of the network to identify the mastermind behind the operation, as questions mount over the failure to protect the country's largest medical entrance test.
This episode of Health 360 explores the severe heatwave conditions in Delhi and other urban centres, highlighting how the degradation of the Aravalli forests and the South Central Ridge contributes to rising temperatures.
United States intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing a severe family medical emergency. According to the resignation letter, the official stepped down after her husband was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer, expressing a desire to remain by his side during his treatment.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China from May 23-26 for talks.
In this episode of In-Depth, the focus is on dowry deaths in India. A recent surge in dowry-related fatalities highlights a systemic issue across India, with four women losing their lives within a single week in mid-May.
