Congress demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Congress leaders on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government after the NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The party demanded accountability from and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling the paper leak incident a reflection of a "corrupt system".

NEET aspirants welcome NTA's decision of cancelling paper as 'fair for honest candidates'

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) With the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelling the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announcing that the exam would be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately, aspirants from Rajasthan and Jammu on Tuesday welcomed the decision, saying it would have been unfair for students appearing honestly if it had not been scrapped.

NTA cancels NEET-UG 2026 exam, announces retest; CBI to probe

IANS | May 12, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that the exam would be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately.

Sambhal school headmaster, 2 others suspended over allegations of promoting religious activities

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:59 PM

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), May 11 (IANS) The administration has taken major action over allegations of religious activities at the PM Shri School located in Jalam Sarai village of Sambhal.

Jindal Global Law School launches India’s first pre-law summer programme for school students

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:56 PM

Sonipat (Haryana), May 8 (IANS) Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), has announced the launch of the IMAANDAAR Summer Programme in Pre-Law Mooting & Advocacy, a first-of-its-kind residential summer programme for students of Grades 9-12.

JGU is India’s first institution of eminence to receive Data Science Council of America accreditation

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:37 PM

Sonipat, May 7 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has become the first Institution of Eminence in India to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA), a globally recognised standards and accreditation body that establishes industry-aligned benchmarks for educational programmes in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics. This recognition firmly positions JGU at the forefront of higher education's most consequential frontier, the integration of artificial intelligence and data science into the academic ecosystem.

A mother dies from preventable complications every hour in Afghanistan: WHO

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:41 PM

Kabul, May 6 (IANS) A mother dies from preventable complications every hour in Afghanistan, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, showcasing a health system still struggling to protect women during pregnancy and childbirth, local media reported on Wednesday.

Delhi High Court cautions against over-expansive interpretation of personality rights

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has cautioned against an over-expansive interpretation of "personality rights", observing that not every individual achievement or academic success can be elevated to such protection, as it would result in "absurdity and incongruity".

NEET UG 2026 exam today; over 22.79 lakh candidates to appear in 551 cities

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:37 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The National Testing Agency is set to conduct the NEET UG 2026 on Sunday in a single shift from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (IST), with elaborate arrangements in place to ensure smooth and fair conduct.

Education key to tribal empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:34 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday highlighted education as the most potent tool for social and economic transformation and emphasised the need to integrate forest-dwelling communities into the mainstream while preserving their unique cultural heritage.

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Congress demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

NEET aspirants welcome NTA's decision of cancelling paper as 'fair for honest candidates'

NTA cancels NEET-UG 2026 exam, announces retest; CBI to probe

Sambhal school headmaster, 2 others suspended over allegations of promoting religious activities

Jindal Global Law School launches India’s first pre-law summer programme for school students

JGU is India’s first institution of eminence to receive Data Science Council of America accreditation

A mother dies from preventable complications every hour in Afghanistan: WHO

Delhi High Court cautions against over-expansive interpretation of personality rights

NEET UG 2026 exam today; over 22.79 lakh candidates to appear in 551 cities

Education key to tribal empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat

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