Law

Majority of NEET reform recommendations already implemented: Former ISRO chief to SC

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan has informed the Supreme Court that a majority of the recommendations made by the high-level expert committee constituted after the NEET-UG 2024 controversy have either been implemented or are under active execution, with several reforms already operational in the conduct of NEET examinations.

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled to protect students’ interests: NTA in SC

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday told the Supreme Court that its decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and order a re-test was taken “in the interest of students” and to preserve public confidence in the national examination system.

SIR debate: Advocates hail apex court verdict upholding EC's constitutional powers

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with advocates appearing in the matter saying the apex court had effectively endorsed the legality and fairness of the exercise while rejecting allegations levelled against the poll body.