The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the grace marks awarded to 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates have been nullified, necessitating a re-exam on June 23. This follows concerns over irregularities, including suspected paper leaks. Candidates can either retake the exam or accept their original scores without compensatory marks. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized accountability, while Physics Wallah's Alakh Pandey highlighted trust issues with the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NTA aims to release re-exam results by June 30 to maintain the July 6 counselling schedule.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address the recent surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, targeting Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts. Joined by NSA Ajit Doval, PM Modi directed the deployment of all counter-terror resources to restore peace. Following discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Modi emphasized enhancing security and counter-terror operations. In response, security forces launched extensive searches in the affected districts. J&K Police have released sketches of suspects and announced a ₹20 lakh reward for information leading to their arrest.

An explosion at Chamundi Explosive Pvt Ltd in Nagpur's Dhamna village has resulted in five fatalities and five injuries. The incident occurred during the packing of explosives around 1 pm. Among the deceased are four women. Police commissioner Ravinder Singhal confirmed the ongoing investigation, with the presence of crime branch and senior officers at the scene. The bodies of the victims have been taken to a hospital for postmortem examination. The factory is situated approximately 25 km from Nagpur city, falling within the Hingna police station limits.

Four shops owned by members of the Hmar-Kuki-Zomi tribes were set on fire in Jiribam, sparking fresh tension in the region. The Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee (ITAC) alleged that the Meitei armed group Arambai Tenggol was responsible for the attack. The committee demanded immediate arrest and punishment of the perpetrators. The burned shops were located in Hmar Veng and Kalinagar areas, and the ITAC urged authorities to provide 24-hour protection to areas inhabited by tribal communities, fearing further destruction and theft. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between tribal groups in the region.

A Mumbai doctor, Orlem Brendan Serrao, discovered a human finger in a butterscotch ice-cream cone he was eating, ordered online by his sister. The incident occurred in Malad on Wednesday. Shocked by the find, Serrao reported the matter to the ice-cream company on Instagram but received no response, prompting him to alert the police. Preliminary investigations confirmed the finger was human, and it has been sent for forensic analysis. Authorities have filed a case against the ice-cream manufacturer, Yummo, and are investigating how the contamination occurred.

The Central government has informed the Supreme Court that candidates who got less time to write the NEET 2024 exam will have the option to re-take the test or forgo grace marks. This comes amid controversy over alleged malpractices and irregularities in the exam. All 1,563 affected candidates will be given the option to re-test, which will cancel their earlier score. If they choose not to re-test, their original score will remain but without grace marks. The move aims to address concerns over the "arbitrary" award of grace marks that led to a surge in top scorers.

Jammu witnessed a series of intense gun battles over 26 hours, with militants attacking security forces in Doda, Kathua, and Hiranagar. Five soldiers and two police officers sustained injuries, and one CRPF jawan lost his life in the clashes. The attacks come amidst heightened tensions, marking a surge in cross-border terrorism in the region. Security forces are intensifying operations to neutralize terrorists, believed to have recently infiltrated from across the border. Political reactions have been sharp, with calls for stringent action against perpetrators and renewed debate on national security policies.

In its first Cabinet meeting, Odisha's new BJP government approved the re-opening of all four gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, effective early Thursday morning. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this decision, fulfilling a key BJP election promise. The gates had been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic under the previous BJD administration, causing inconvenience to devotees who could only enter through one gate. The government also established a corpus fund for the 12th-century shrine's immediate needs. This decision aims to ease access for devotees and address long-standing demands for the re-opening of the temple's gates.

The 2024 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report reveals that 86% of Indian employees feel they are "struggling" or "suffering," with only 14% feeling "thriving." This figure is significantly lower than the global thriving average of 34%. The report, assessing employee mental health and wellbeing, found that South Asia, including India, reported the lowest percentages of thriving individuals. Despite high daily anger levels at 35%, India's employee engagement rate stands at 32%, surpassing the global average of 23%. This underscores a disconnect between employee engagement and overall wellbeing in India.

On April 14, actor Salman Khan woke to gunfire outside his Bandra residence, Galaxy Apartments. Following the incident, a crime branch team recorded detailed statements from Salman and his brother Arbaaz on June 4. Two men on motorcycles reportedly fired multiple rounds in the early hours, causing alarm. Salman, who had partied the previous night, was questioned for nearly four hours by police, who asked around 150 questions. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify the assailants and their motives.