NCERT's updated Class 12 Political Science textbook has rephrased the Babri Masjid as a "three-dome structure" and reduced its section on Ayodhya from four pages to two. Key details such as the BJP-led Rath Yatra and the communal riots following the mosque’s demolition are omitted. The revised content frames the 2019 Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Temple as a resolution to a "centuries-old dispute." This marks the fourth revision since 2014, reflecting recent legal and social developments surrounding the Ayodhya issue.

The NEET-PG 2024 exam, set for June 23, was unexpectedly postponed just hours before its start, provoking a wave of outrage among candidates. A widely shared video captures a student's heated criticism of the Ministry of Education, accusing it of "ruining lives" with its last-minute decision. The student decries the authorities' lack of foresight and responsibility, questioning their competence in handling such critical exams. Many candidates echoed these sentiments, lamenting the disruption to their plans and preparation. The Union Health Ministry defended the postponement, citing student well-being and exam integrity, and promised to announce new dates shortly.

Bihar’s Economic Offences Unit (EOU) arrested Baldev Kumar and four others in Jharkhand’s Deoghar for possessing solved NEET-UG 2024 question papers a day before the test. On May 4, Kumar received the solved papers via PDF, which were printed and distributed to candidates at a hostel. The EOU found evidence of an organized network responsible for leaking, distributing, and transporting candidates. The case, now under CBI investigation, includes seized materials linking the gang to the leaked papers, continuing efforts to dismantle this inter-state cheating ring.

The CBI has escalated its investigation into the NEET-UG exam irregularities by filing an FIR and arresting 18 individuals, including five from Bihar linked to a paper leak. Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit apprehended suspects associated with distributing solved answer sheets, implicating a gang in the scandal. The leaked papers allegedly originated from a Jharkhand school. NTA has barred 17 Bihar students for malpractices. The controversy has triggered nationwide protests and legal actions, with demands for transparency. The Education Ministry, resisting exam cancellation calls, defends the exam's integrity amid mounting opposition criticism.

Bihar Police uncovered a NEET paper leak plot, leading to the arrest of 18 people. The CBI has taken over the investigation, sending teams to several states. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debarred 110 students for malpractices. The Ministry of Education has called for a thorough CBI probe into the irregularities. The accused received the leaked NEET paper from a gang and distributed it to students in Patna. The NTA confirmed the paper leak with recovered evidence. A high-level panel will review exam reforms and the NTA's functioning. Only 813 of 1,563 students retook the exam after grace marks controversy.

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha starts tomorrow, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath to BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as the protem Speaker. Newly elected members, including PM Narendra Modi, will also take their oaths. The session, concluding on July 3, will see the Opposition, including Congress and TMC, raise issues like exam paper leaks and price rises. An election for the Lok Sabha Speaker is set for June 26, followed by President Murmu’s address to both Houses on June 27. The government anticipates strong Opposition protests and is prepared for strategic responses.

Seventeen students from Bihar have been banned from NEET-UG 2024 for cheating. The Bihar Economic Offences Unit reported a paper leak. Thirteen people, including four students, have been arrested. The National Testing Agency (NTA) retested 1,563 students who previously received grace marks for lost exam time. Only 813 appeared for the retest. Those who skipped will keep their original scores. The government has removed NTA Chief Subodh Kumar Singh from his post. The NEET-PG exam, set for June 23, is now on hold, impacting about 2 lakh candidates. The CBI is investigating the leak.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a retest for NEET-UG today at six centres across India after withdrawing grace marks given earlier for exam delays. Out of 1,563 eligible candidates, only 813 appeared, with 750 skipping the exam. Chandigarh saw zero turnout among two scheduled students, while Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Meghalaya had turnout rates of 48%, 58%, and 50% respectively. Gujarat held a retest for a single candidate. The NTA's move follows compensation withdrawal for delayed exam starts in selected states, impacting student participation.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector recovered the body of a terrorist during an ongoing anti-infiltration operation. The operation was initiated after the forces encountered a group of intruders near the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday. Officials confirmed the death of one terrorist, with efforts underway to locate another. Termed Operation Bajrang, the mission remains active in the Gohallan area. The recovery marks a significant development in efforts to thwart infiltration attempts along the volatile border.

Two CRPF personnel from the CoBRA special operation unit were killed in an IED blast during a Naxal attack in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred near Timmapuram village between Silger and Tekalgudem camps. Constable Shailendra (29) and driver Vishnu R (35) lost their lives in the explosion. Security forces promptly responded, evacuating the bodies and initiating a search operation. This attack marks another tragic incident in the ongoing conflict between security forces and Naxal insurgents in the region.