India Political Highlights: 'Committed to zero error exam; will set up high-level panel,' says Dharmendra Pradhan

'It is really sad that organistations like NTA are not able to conduct exams properly,' says Rajnish Rana a student from Delhi

The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced late on Wednesday night the cancellation of UGC-NET exam a day after it was conducted. They said it was cancelled on the “basis of inputs from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)”

In the light of the event, many students have taken to social media to express their despair regarding the current situation.

In an interview with PTI, a student named Rajnish Rana, hailing from Delhi laments over the cancellation of the exam and questions National Testing Agency over their ability to conduct such examinations.

The UGC-NET exam helps in finding an entry-level teaching job in Indian universities and also helps in gaining admissions to PhD programmes.

EPS rules out Sasikala and OPS’ reentry into AIADMK

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami ruled out admitting expelled leaders V K Sasikala and O Panneerselvam into the party, amid repeated statements by the duo appealing for unification of the factions before the 2026 assembly.

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Rahul Gandhi’s yatras made all the difference in the Lok Sabha polls, says Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole stated that Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra made all the difference in the Lok Sabha polls.

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Mallikarjun Kharge wishes President of India, Droupadi Murmu on her birthday

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to President Droupadi Murmu

'Non-biological PM can't even conduct an examination without leaks,' Jairam Ramesh slams BJP

A day after UGC-NET exam was cancelled due to “inputs from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)”

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to slam BJP government over their 'silence' on the issue.

'NTA has failed,' says Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

In an interaction with PTI, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "NTA has failed. After the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam, the future of 9 lakh students hangs in balance.

"We have been saying that there are irregularities in examinations, but PM Modi and the Education Minister were saying that NTA did not do anything wrong. Now, it is clear that there has been negligence. I believe the NTA Chairman should be suspended."

'Why has PM gone silent?': Priyank Kharge targets Modi over UGC-NET, NEET issues

"Lakhs of students are on the streets. PM has a huge interest in doing 'Pariksha pe Charcha'. This time let there be a discussion. Why has he gone silent...?," Kharge asked.

Either make NEET foolproof, or allow states to conduct their own exams, says K'taka minister M B Patil

TN LoP Palaniswami calls for Stalin's resignation over hooch tragedy in state

PM Modi meets US Congressional delegation led by Michael McCaul

'This repeated incompetence is unacceptable, leaving students in limbo and wasting public money,' Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams BJP

The ministry felt the exam was compromised, says Govind Jaiswal, Ministry of Education Joint Secretary

In an address to the media, Govind Jaiswal, Ministry of Education Joint Secretary said, '9 lakh students participated in the UGC-NET exam that the NTA conducted on June 18.

"On June 19, some inputs were received from 14C. Keeping those inputs as Prima facie, the ministry felt the exam was compromised.

"Thus, with an aim to ensure student interest, Ministry has decided to cancel the examination. We will come out with a new date for the exam very soon. The matter has also been referred to the CBI."

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Youth Congress workers hold flash protest outside Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's home

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: Narendra Modi is not able to stop paper leaks in the country, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: BJP has captured the institutions of India, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: During Bharat Jodo, students told me that they were suffering from paper leaks, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: We are seeing an expansion of Vyapam scam in India, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'It was being said that Modi ji stopped Russia-Ukraine war. But due to some reasons, Narendra Modi has not been able to stop or doesn't want to stop paper leaks in India,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'There is a huge pressure on our students and the pressure comes from number of directions. The first direction is from large scale unemployment in this country. There are very few avenues for students in all areas,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'There should be strict action against culprits in Bihar,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'BJP is making incapable people Chancellors of universities, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'There are many honest and objective people in India. If you give people chances on ideological basis then these incidents will keep happening,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'Education minister has zero credibility,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'What was done by Narendra Modi to the economy with demonetization, has now been done to the education system. The reason this is happening and the reason you're suffering is because an independent, objective education system has been demolished...It is very important that the people who are guilty here are brought to book and they are punished,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'Centre is going to face pressure from opposition. We are not going to allow this eyewash. We will make sure to put so much pressure on govt that they will take action,' says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi PC Live: 'PM is crippled. He is not bothered about students. He is psychologically collapsed. The basic concept of Modi was destroyed in elections,' says Rahul Gandhi

Govt should take responsibility for Hooch tragedy deaths: V K Sasikala

Speaking to media after visiting the victims of Hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi Government Medical College, Former AIADMK leader V K Sasikala said the 'government should take responsibility for these deaths'.

"Every year deaths are increasing and not decreasing. Within a week the persons responsible for this incident should be arrested...You should suspend the officers rather than transferring them. If the government is not taking action then people will take decisions. I don't think without the government's knowledge this incident would have happened," she said.

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PM Modi leaves for Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Srinagar which will mark his first visit to the Union Territory (UT) after being sworn in as the PM for his third term earlier this month in the wake of the 18th Lok Sabha elections.

The Kerala state unit of Congress mocks NTA

Kerala Student Unions protest outside Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram

Rahul Gandhi wants to play politics over NEET & UGC-NET exam cancellation: BJP

Hitting back on Rahul Gandhi's statement over NEET and issue & UGC-NET exam cancellation, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said govt is fully alert and sensitive over NEET exam.

"Govt is determined, and won't let any injustice happen to lakhs of students...strict action will be taken against those who are responsible for this...Rahul Gandhi has nothing to do with the future of lakhs of students, he just wants to play his politics on this topic. In Rajasthan, paper leak happened but Rahul Gandhi did not utter a word on it..."

With inputs from ANI

PM Modi arrives in Srinagar to attend 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Srinagar on Thursday evening for a two-day visit, during which he is set to launch developmental projects worth over Rs 1800 crore and participate in the International Yoga Day 2024 event on Friday.

This marks his first visit to the Union Territory since being elected for a historic third term. Modi will also attend the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to address a presser at 7 pm

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is all set to address a press conference on NEET row and UGC-NET exam cancellation at 7 pm today

Here's what PM Modi said in Srinagar

"The last decade of the last century has seen a long period of unstable governments...Elections were held 5 times in 10 years. That means the country kept conducting elections and there was nothing else to do. Due to this instability, uncertainty, when it was time for India to take off, we became grounded, we suffered a lot. Leaving that period behind, now India has entered a new era of stable government. This has strengthened our democracy. Jammu and Kashmir have played a very big role in strengthening democracy..."

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: 'We won't compromise on students' future,' says Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: 'We are going to form high-level panel to improve functioning of NTA,' Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: 'I want to assure everyone that the government is committed to protecting the interests of students. We will not compromise on transparency,' says Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: 'Will include experts from all fields in the high-level panel to improve NTA,' says Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: 'In the context of the NEET exam, we are in touch with Bihar government. We are receiving some information from Patna. Police Police are investigating and a detailed report will be submitted by them. Following credible information, strict action will be taken against the guilty.'

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: 'I request everyone to not spread rumours and politicise the matter,' says Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan PC live: I would like to appeal to my opposition friends to not politicise this issue. Our government is committed to transparency,' says Dharmendra Pradhan