In the Lok Sabha on July 1, Rahul Gandhi, as Leader of the Opposition, highlighted irregularities in NEET and emphasized Parliament's role in addressing student concerns. He stated, "Parliament sends a message to the nation; NEET is vital." Responding, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored parliamentary procedures, urging discussions post the Motion of Thanks on the President's address. Gandhi sought to prioritize NEET's debate, emphasizing its significance. Singh emphasized adherence to parliamentary rules and traditions. The exchange reflected differing priorities on timing and procedure regarding NEET discussions in the current parliamentary session.
01 July,2024 04:03 PM IST
The Parliament on 28th June saw a major heated exchange between the Opposition, and the Government on the NEET issue. In the Rajya Sabha, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi was involved in a heated exchange with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi in the Rajya Sabha in June 28 over the point of order.
28 June,2024 06:24 PM IST
The Parliament has been adjourned till Monday amid uproar over discussion on the NEET issue. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla exchanged words with the Leader of Opposition and Congress leader during a session on June 28. Further, Om Birla schooled Rahul Gandhi over his ‘mike mute’ remark.
28 June,2024 01:25 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation today, emphasizing the government's resolve to address the NEET-UG examination irregularities. She assured a thorough investigation into recent paper leaks and vowed strict penalties for those responsible. Highlighting the government's commitment to nurturing youth talent, she called for bipartisan efforts to implement a comprehensive nationwide solution against exam malpractice. The President underscored Parliament's role in enacting stringent laws to curb such irregularities, citing previous incidents across states. Her speech reflected a dedication to ensuring fair opportunities for India's youth while urging collective action to uphold the integrity of examinations.
27 June,2024 05:22 PM IST
In this throwback interview for Mid-day's BTS Stars, costume designer Neeta Lulla breaks down the process of designing costumes for films like 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Devdas'. She also spoke about working with actors like Kangana Ranaut and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Watch the video to understand the process behind designing costumes for films
25 June,2024 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare delayed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) Examination on June 22, originally slated for June 23, promising a future announcement of a new date. Students expressed frustration and doubt regarding the agency's capability to manage the situation. "It's a total mess," lamented one student, reflecting widespread discontent. Another criticized, "This showcases the agency's failure." The unexpected postponement left aspirants in disarray, highlighting concerns over logistical planning and decision-making processes. On the 21st of June, 6 accused were arrested in connection with UG NEET case, being taken from LNJP hospital, Patna after their medical examination. Bihar Police arrested the accused from Jharkhand's Deoghar. The marking scheme of NTA led to a huge uproar across the nation. The irregularities led to massive protests by students and other organisations and ultimately forced the NTA to give clarification on the issue
24 June,2024 11:02 AM IST
The Ministry of Education canceled the UGC-NET June 2024 exam following concerns over potential compromise, based on inputs from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. The decision, impacting 11,21,225 candidates who took the exam in OMR mode on June 18, aims to uphold exam integrity. The move sparked political controversy, with NSUI calling for an NTA ban and Shiva Sena criticizing the government. CBI will investigate the alleged exam compromise. The government assured transparency and announced plans for a fresh exam, emphasizing its commitment to students' interests. Nationwide protests are scheduled, highlighting widespread concern over exam sanctity.
20 June,2024 01:54 PM IST
Alakh Pandey, in conversation with ANI, emphasized the urgency of addressing any lapses in the conduct of NEET-UG 2024, stating that student confidence in the exam's credibility is at stake. Encouraging faith in the Indian judiciary, he urged students to trust the system's ability to deliver swift justice. He stressed the need for expedited decisions to uphold transparency and accountability in educational assessments. The Supreme Court's directive to the Centre and NTA underscores the importance of thorough scrutiny and action in ensuring fair and flawless examination processes, reassuring students of a fair and just environment.
20 June,2024 11:48 AM IST
The NEET Results Controversy seems to have shaken the faith of the students in the education system. Students are lodging protests and demanding re-exam for all. But what exactly is this NEET exam controversy? The NEET-UG, is the only entrance exam held each year for students seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses in all medical institutions throughout the country. This year’s NEET-UG exam was held on May 5th with over 24 lakh students appearing across 4775 centres across India. The results were announced on June 4th. The controversy began after marksheets of some successful candidates surfaced on social media. In this episode of Mid-day Explains, take a look at all the details on the controversy.
14 June,2024 07:02 PM IST
Professional teacher and Petitioner Nitin Vijay (NC Sir) on June 14 raised concerns over the developments in the examination process. He said, “We have two main concerns - paper leak and grace marks. Now that NTA has accepted that grace marks were awarded to some students, then why is the chance of re-test given only to those students who filed writ petition in High court not to those who filed complaints only with local authorities? How can an aspirant from a village file a petition in court? NTA should open a window to invite complaints, verify them and then conduct Re-NEET. Ranks have inflated due to cheating and paper leak. The future of 24 lakh students is at stake. Shouldn't every aspirant get a fair chance?” The Supreme Court has issued notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and Centre on a batch of petitions raising concerns about paper leaks and seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged instances of paper leaks in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024 exam on May 5 this year.
14 June,2024 04:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
