The Supreme Court is currently deliberating over several petitions that raise concerns about purported irregularities in the administration of NEET UG 2024 on July 8. Students across the country are urging for a re-conduct of the NEET exams amidst allegations of unfair practices during the original administration. The petitioners argue that such irregularities have compromised the integrity and fairness of the exam, which is crucial for admissions into medical colleges across India. Amidst this backdrop, many students have expressed deep frustration over the prolonged hearing process in the Supreme Court. Watch video for more.
08 July,2024 05:45 PM IST
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav delivered a fiery speech in the Lok Sabha on July 2, launching a scathing attack on the BJP. He criticized the BJP for its alleged involvement in the recent paper leaks and accused them of orchestrating the defeat in Ayodhya during the General Elections. Yadav asserted that those who claimed to have brought Lord Rama are now insecure about their government's survival. He further accused the government of neglecting job creation by facilitating leaks, suggesting a deliberate attempt to deny employment opportunities to the youth. His speech highlighted contentious issues plaguing Indian politics and governance.
02 July,2024 03:10 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
Alleged malpractices in conducting NEET exams, and cancellation of UGC-NET June 2024 sparked outrage. Meanwhile, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 came into effect on June 22 amid intensifying rows. The law aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations and common entrance tests held across the country. The Act also prohibits disclosing exam-related confidential info before time, entry of unauthorised people to exam centres to create disruptions. The offences will be punishable with imprisonment between three and five years, and a fine up to Rs 10 lakh. The offences under the new law will also be cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.
22 June,2024 06:18 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
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, in a press conference, criticized the BJP government's handling of the NEET exam controversy, branding it as irresponsible and insensitive. He condemned the inquiry conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and instead called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation. Gogoi emphasized the need for transparency and impartiality in addressing the concerns surrounding the NEET examination process. His remarks underscored Congress's stance on the issue, advocating for a thorough and independent probe to ensure justice and accountability.
13 June,2024 05:47 PM IST
During the Supreme Court hearing on the NEET-UG 2024 exam, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted allegations of corruption, pledging to address any wrongdoing. Assuring students and parents, he affirmed the Government of India and NTA's dedication to ensuring justice. Pradhan dismissed claims of a paper leak, stating no evidence had been uncovered. He emphasized their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process. Promising action against any responsible parties, he aimed to instill confidence in the fairness of the system while acknowledging concerns and the need for transparency and accountability.
13 June,2024 04:07 PM IST
A huge controversy has erupted after the announcement of this year’s National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination results on June 4. The results were scheduled to release on 14th june but were instead released 10 days earlier. Howeve, the results drew the immediate attention of several students who raised concerns over irregularities in the awarding of marks. They alleged that the marks seemed off, with 67 students somehow getting a perfect score of 720/720, which is pretty rare. Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey on June 10 said that they had filed a PIL on June 09 raising several questions as to why NTA is hiding the paper leak issue and why isn't it being investigated? The Supreme Court on 11th June issued notice to National Testing Agency (NTA) on pleas seeking fresh NEET-UG, 2024 examination amid allegations of paper leak and said the “sanctity” of the exam has been affected and it needs answer from the testing agency. The controversy surrounding NEET UG 2024 is significant as it impacts the future of thousands of aspiring medical students.
11 June,2024 05:37 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination from Varanasi for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, seeking a third term from the constituency on May 14. UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Pandit Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, and NDA ally leaders, accompanied him while he filed for nomination. Varanasi goes in for polling on June 1 in the seventh and last phase of the general elections. PM Modi hopes to retain his seat in the holy Hindu city Varanasi, his constituency, from where he ran and won, first in 2014 and then again in 2019. Prior to filing nominations, PM Modi offered prayers at Kaal Bhairav Temple. He also performed Pooja at Dashashwamedh Ghar ahead of filing nominations. Watch video.
14 May,2024 01:27 PM IST
In the early days of Indian democracy, elections were conducted using traditional paper ballots. But in a bid to modernize the electoral process and enhance efficiency, a significant transition took place – the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs. Let's take a look into how the transition from paper ballots to EVMs in Lok Sabha elections took place. Before the advent of EVMs, voters cast their votes by marking their choices on paper ballots. These ballots were then placed in sealed ballot boxes. Counting paper ballots was a time-consuming process, often requiring days or even weeks to tally the votes accurately. Additionally, there were concerns about ballot stuffing, tampering, and errors in counting. So to curb the issue, electronic Voting Machines, the game-changer in the world of elections, came into the picture.
19 March,2024 06:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
