As of May 18, 2026, 10:02 AM IST, the CBI probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case has focused on a 46-year-old Pune beautician, Manisha Waghmare, who allegedly became a common link between students searching for tuition teachers and teachers from reputed schools. Waghmare, who runs a beauty parlour in Pune’s Sukhsagar Nagar, was arrested on May 14 and remanded in CBI custody for 10 days from May 16, along with retired teacher P V Kulkarni. Investigators suspect that her student and teacher c

Students Furious After NEET-UG Re-Test Announcement The sudden decision to conduct a re-test for NEET-UG 2026 after an alleged paper leak in Rajasthan has triggered massive outrage among students and parents across Kolkata. Thousands of candidates who appeared for the highly competitive medical entrance examination on May 3 were left shocked after the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that the examination would be cancelled and conducted again. Students said

The NEET 2026 paper leak case has taken a dramatic turn with investigators now focusing on the involvement of two brothers from Rajasthan and a doctor in Gurugram. The two brothers, Mangilal and Dinesh Biwal, are alleged to have purchased the NEET UG exam paper from a Gurugram doctor for a whopping Rs 30 lakh on April 26, a week before the examination. The paper was initially passed to one of the brother's sons in Sikar, a city in Rajasthan, who then reportedly sold it to various aspirants.

The University of Mumbai has launched an inquiry into the alleged leak of three question papers from its third-year BCom examinations conducted between April 10 and 15. University officials confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and details are being kept confidential. They stated that strict action will be taken in accordance with rules if any individual is found guilty of involvement in the leak. The issue came to light after students approached the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that SSLC students will be awarded marks, not grades, for the third language in the current academic year. The court emphasised that any changes to examination rules, including the introduction of a grading system, can only be implemented from the next academic session and not midway through an ongoing year. The court further directed the state government to evaluate the recently concluded Senior School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations s

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final between the United States and Mexico delivered a night of top-tier football at Houston’s NRG Stadium. As fans packed the venue and millions tuned in worldwide, the clash of two regional giants promised excitement—and delivered in full. Mexico emerged victorious after a 2-1 win over the United States, showing resilience, experience, and precise execution in critical moments. From the first whistle, the

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) Exam 2025 schedule has been officially released, marking an important step in the recruitment process for aspiring candidates who want to join Indian Railways. The examination will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from August 7 to September 8, 2025 (tentative dates). This exam provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to secure positions within the Indian Railways, and it is crucial for all interested ca

UK universities are facing a growing challenge with students increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to cheat in exams and assignments. According to a recent investigation by The Guardian, nearly 7,000 students were caught using AI inappropriately during the 2023–24 academic year, marking a sharp increase from previous years. The trend reflects a major shift in academic misconduct, with AI misuse overtaking traditional

In a bold blend of AI and education, 27-year-old IIM Ahmedabad student Yugantar Gupta has drawn attention across India by crediting ChatGPT for helping him excel in an assignment. Now, taking his approach a step further, Gupta has released a detailed exam preparation guide titled Study Smart – The Ultimate Exam Guide, designed for students tackling India’s toughest competitive exams. Gupta, who s

We all know that one student who can effortlessly memorise entire chapters before an exam. But science reveals that this ability to master rote learning isn’t just a lucky trait it’s deeply linked to brain function, genetics, and even lifestyle habits. The hippocampus, a crucial brain structure for memory, plays a big role. Some students show more efficient activity in this region, helping them retain repetitive information better and for longer. B

Mullanpur witnessed a one-sided affair in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2025 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into their first final appearance since 2016 with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings. On a day when precision, control, and calculated aggression marked RCB’s approach, Punjab’s ultra-aggressive strategy backfired spectacularly, collapsing to a paltry 101 all out in just 14.1 overs. RCB chased the target down with ease in just 10 overs,

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is under intense scrutiny following reports of multiple factual errors in the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 examination papers. Students and educators, particularly from Kota, Rajasthan—a hub for engineering aspirants—have identified at least nine disputed questions across physics, chemistry, and mathematics. These concerns emerged after the release of the provisional answer keys and response sheets on April 11. In physics, four questions ha

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the registration window for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2025 by 6 pm today. Candidates aspiring to apply for the exam must complete the online registration process via the official UPSC website — upsconline.gov.in. The UPSC CMS examination is scheduled to take place on July 20, 2025. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help candidates

As India and Australia arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the much-anticipated semi-final match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, excitement among fans was at an all-time high. Cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to support Team India, expressing confidence in their chances against the defending champions.One enthusiastic fan shared their optimism, saying, "We are very excited... I feel this is India's payback time to Australia. We want to support

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the subject-wise schedule for CUET PG 2025, with a record 4,12,024 candidates registered across 157 subjects. This year, the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduates (CUET PG) will be held from March 13 to April 1, 2025, in a computer-based test (CBT) format. The exam will take place across 43 shifts, with each day divided into three different slots.   CUET PG 2025 Exam Timings

Lahore: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has set his sights on another massive victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as his team prepares to take on world champions Australia in their final group-stage match on Friday at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.Coming off a thrilling eight-run victory over England, Afghanistan eliminated the defending champions from the tournament and strengthened their semi-final hopes. A win against Australia would guarantee Afghanistan a historic place i

The Group 2 exam issue in Andhra Pradesh has now become a major talking point following a series of controversies that trace back to errors in the 2023 notification issued by the Jagan government. What began as a pre-election announcement of 899 Group 2 posts soon turned into a heated debate when job aspirants discovered that the roster points were marked incorrectly. Critics claim that the notification was released not with the intent to create employment opportunities but rather as a strate