The Tajikistan government, under the leadership of President Rahmon, has banned hijab in the country in an effort to promote Tajiki culture and limit religious influence. The move has sparked controversy and criticism, with some seeing it as a way for Rahmon to maintain his power. Those who violate the ban could face hefty fines.
In a major development, National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Subodh Singh has been put on "compulsory wait" in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) amid a massive controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET and NET exams. The decision has been made following recent allegations on the integrity of certain competitive exams, including the NEET-PG entrance examination. As a result, the examination, which was scheduled for June 23, has been postponed as a precautionary measure. The government appoints India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola to take over the additional charge of the testing agency until a regular incumbent is appointed.
The National Testing Agency faces backlash after the NEET and UGC-NET exams were marred by rampant cheating and leaks. Retired IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola, who has close ties to PMO's adviser Amit Khare, is appointed as the new director general, while Subodh Kumar Singh is placed on “compulsory wait”. The controversial leak of the NEET question paper and subsequent controversies have also led to the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 and cancellation of the UGC-NET exams.
The government has removed NTA Director General Subodh Singh from his position following allegations of irregularities in NEET and NET exams. Pradeep Singh Kharola, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITPO, has been given temporary charge of the testing agency. This decision comes amidst demands for the cancellation of UGC-NET and allegations of paper leak in NEET-UG. Stay updated on business news, stock market updates, and personal finance coverage with Zee Business on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Amid controversy over potential exam irregularities, Pradeep Singh Kharola has been given the additional charge as the director general of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Previous NTA DG, Subodh Kumar Singh, has been removed and placed on compulsory wait in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This decision comes after allegations of paper leaks in multiple exams conducted by NTA, such as the NEET and NET. However, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has denied any paper leak in the CSIR-UGC NET, which was postponed earlier this week.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting several major exams in India, has been in hot water recently over allegations of irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET exams. In a major shakeup, the Centre has dismissed NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh and appointed retired IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola to take over. This move is in response to widespread protests and legal actions over leaked question papers, postponed exams, and controversies surrounding the NEET-UG results.