Actor Vijay's much-awaited political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam is expected to make its debut at a public conference in Villupuram. While the actor has been projected as a strong opposition to the ruling DMK, speculations are rife that his party will continue to uphold Tamil Nadu's Dravidian ideology, drawing inspiration from leaders like EV Ramasamy 'Periyar' and B R Ambedkar. The event is closely watched by political parties and observers, who believe that Vijay's party may fill the void left by AIADMK after the demise of Jayalalithaa. With the actor likely to take on the DMK and BJP on key issues such as drug addiction and NEET, the political landscape in Tamil Nadu is set for a major shift.
The Supreme Court will be hearing a petition today regarding the normalisation of marks, answer keys, and results for NEET PG 2024. Students have raised concerns about the transparency of the selection process, while the National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has cited the difficulty of generating new questions as the reason for not releasing answer keys. With experts warning of a potential 'tripledemic' this winter in the UK and India, the transparency of entrance exams becomes even more crucial in ensuring the selection of qualified candidates for medical courses.
Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio has launched customized prepaid recharge plans for Indians traveling abroad, categorized by country and offering data, calling, and SMS benefits at affordable rates. This move aims to cater to the growing number of Indian travelers and provide them with seamless connectivity options while abroad.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the result for the NEET PG exam 2024, which was conducted on August 11. The cutoff percentile for different categories has also been announced. The result is valid only for the current admission session and cannot be carried forward. Candidates can check their scores and download the result from the official NBEMS website.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the revised results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024, considering the correct option for the controversial physics question. This will change the ranks and scores of many candidates and the NTA will also alter the NEET UG percentile. The NEET UG revised result link will be available on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/.
After allegations of paper leak and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, the Supreme Court has postponed the hearing to July 18. The central government has stated that there were no abnormalities in the examination, while the NEET counselling has been postponed indefinitely. The controversy began when 67 students scored a perfect 720, with allegations of paper leak and logistical delays at some centers. Despite the NTA's attempts to manage the situation, protests and legal actions across the country have continued. Amidst all this, IBNS aims to provide objective news without being driven by any ism or ideology.
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on alleged irregularities surrounding NEET UG 2024 exams and calls for re-examination to July 18, after the Solicitor General requested rescheduling due to personal commitments. The Centre has previously submitted to the court that their analysis did not reveal any widespread anomalies and there was no evidence of any specific group of candidates benefiting from the leak. The court had earlier directed the National Testing Agency to disclose details about the leak, locations, and time lag between the leak and the exam.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Moscow since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, with a clear message that New Delhi wants to support a peaceful and stable region. As he meets with President Putin at the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, the focus will be on economic agendas. In other news, an ambush on an Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir has left five soldiers dead and five others injured, while a Supreme Court ruling on a leaked NEET UG 2024 exam may result in a retest. Meanwhile, a Mumbai hit-and-run case has revealed new details about the accused allegedly switching seats with his driver after hitting and dragging a woman on their vehicle for nearly one-and-a-half kilometres.
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions related to the NEET-UG 2024 entrance exam on Monday, including those alleging paper leakage and malpractices. The CBI has already begun its investigation into the matter and arrests have been made. A high-level committee has also been set up by the government to suggest measures for conducting fair exams. The counselling for NEET UG, scheduled to begin on July 6, has been postponed until the end of the month, awaiting the outcome of the hearing.
In response to the opposition's demand for a discussion on the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations like NEET and NET, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the Congress and its allies of spreading lies and misleading students. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech in Rajya Sabha, assured that the government will not spare anyone playing with the future of students and strict steps will be taken. Meanwhile, an American jewellery designer discovered that the 478 pieces of jewellery made in Jaipur were fake, prompting the police to file an FIR against the accused jewellers who have since fled.