The story so far
NEET UG 2026 Controversy
Tracked across 9 sources · Updated 1h ago
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination results, released on July 16, show a record-high cutoff and declining qualifiers, sparking protests over a paper leak. The government agrees to a parliamentary debate, but opposition demands the education minister's resignation, leading to a deadlock.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Parliament deadlock continues as opposition stalls proceedings
2d ago
Opposition demands education minister's resignation before debate
2d ago
Government agrees to parliamentary debate on NEET
4d ago
Opposition parties protest in Parliament over NEET leak
4d ago
Students protest over unexpected low scores; NTA scrutinizes
6d ago
Record high cutoff and lowest attendance reported
17 Jul 2026
NTA releases NEET UG 2026 results and cut-off
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →NEET protestor helps exhausted police officer
Protests at Jantar Mantar over NEET-UG paper leak turned violent.
A viral video shows a demonstrator helping an exhausted police officer.
Demonstrators demand the Education Minister's resignation.
Delhi Metro stations were closed to manage crowds.
Earlier · 23h ago
Full story →No evidence to show Sanjeev Mukhiya's role in theft or distribution of NEET-UG '24 question paper: CBI
CBI found no evidence of Sanjeev Mukhiya's involvement in theft or distribution of the stolen NEET-UG 2024 question paper.
Bihar Police initially named Mukhiya as an accused based on prima facie suspicion from other paper leak cases.
CBI filed multiple chargesheets against 45 persons in the case and identified all involved individuals.
Mukhiya remained absconding during the relevant time and was later arrested by Bihar Police.
CBI did not file any chargesheet against Mukhiya in the NEET-UG 2024 case, and he availed bail.
Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →"Your Convenience, Any Place, Any Time": Centre's Appeal To Protesters For Talks
Union Minister Jitendra Singh appealed for talks with Cockroach Janta Party and student protesters at any time and place.
The government sent four formal proposals for discussions since last afternoon.
Jitendra Singh and Health Minister JP Nadda will represent the government in talks.
Prime Minister Modi announced fast-track courts for swift justice in paper leaks.
CJP demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak.
Earlier · 18h ago
Full story →Gulf nations invest in new oil routes; Iran claims strike on US
Government invited opposition for NEET debate without preconditions but opposes demanding education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Gulf nations are investing billions in pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, including Abu Dhabi's $3 billion pipeline to increase Fujairah's capacity by 1.2 million barrels a day.
Iran's IRGC claimed its strikes destroyed Patriot systems and THAAD radar at US bases in Jordan and Kuwait; US has not confirmed.
India's first hydrogen-powered train completed 900 km in five days of commercial operations on the Jind-Sonipat route.
Cockroach Janata Party and government remain in a standoff over venue for talks, with CJP insisting on Jantar Mantar.
Earlier · 14h ago
Full story →"Failure Okay, Cheating Is Not": Sachin Tendulkar Amid Student Protests
Sachin Tendulkar posted on Thursday about student protests.
He said failure is acceptable but cheating is not.
He urged shaping a culture that rewards hard work.