Will heads roll over NEET-UG paper leak? Experts debate
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate examination has been cancelled following a widespread paper leak, prompting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
Stage set for Sansad showdown over women quota bill, delimitation
UPDATED: Apr 15, 2026 18:51 IST
The big talking point of this episode of 5 Live is the political confrontation regarding the Women's Reservation Bill ahead of a special Parliament session. The central government proposes a 33 percent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, linking implementation to a nationwide delimitation exercise based on the 2011 census. Opposition parties object to this linkage, arguing it penalises southern states for population control while favouring northern regions. The government aims for a 2029 rollout. Simultaneously, the Prime Minister led an election roadshow in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, while the Enforcement Directorate raided an Aam Aadmi Party MP in Punjab over foreign exchange violations. Internationally, the United States indicates potential de-escalation with Iran, suggesting cooperation with China to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While a military blockade halts commercial shipping, the local marine ecosystem shows signs of recovery. Additional reports cover upgraded security for regional leaders and an early heatwave in Delhi. These developments highlight shifting dynamics in Indian domestic policy and global geopolitical relations.
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