On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Karnataka government announced a major policy decision by withdrawing the 2022 order linked to hijab restrictions in educational institutions. The move allows students to wear hijab again in schools and colleges across the state and has triggered fresh conversations on education rights, religious expression, and school policies in India. The hijab issue first emerged as a major national discussion after students in Karnataka objected to restrictions im

FAIMA Moves Supreme Court Seeking NTA Reforms After NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has approached the Supreme Court seeking major reforms in the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged paper leak concerns. The petition urged the Centre to either replace or restructure the NTA, which conducts several national-level entrance examination

Ignored NEET Reform Suggestions Back In Focus After NEET-UG 2026 Leak Row   The latest NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy has once again raised concerns over delayed examination reforms, especially after several recommendations made by a high-level expert committee reportedly remained unimplemented. Following the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak allegations, the Central government had formed a committee led by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan to review

Khan Sir Slams NTA Over NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation And Paper Leak Row Popular educator Khan Sir strongly criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination over alleged paper leak and irregularity concerns. His remarks came amid growing anger and uncertainty among lakhs of medical aspirants across the country. The NEET-UG 2026 examination was conducted on May 3 across India and abroad for more than 22 l

NEET UG Row Revives Questions Over NTA’s Repeated Examination Controversies The latest controversy surrounding the NEET UG 2026 examination has once again placed the National Testing Agency (NTA) under intense scrutiny after allegations surfaced that several questions from a circulated “guess paper” closely matched the actual exam paper. The issue has reignited nationwide concerns over the transparency and credibility of India’s largest entrance examinatio

NEET-UG 2026 Leak Controversy Revives Debate Over Ignored Security Reforms The controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026 has reignited national debate over examination security reforms that were recommended earlier but reportedly not fully implemented by the National Testing Agency. The issue gained attention af

Anand Kumar Raises Concerns Over Coaching Centres Amid NEET-UG Leak Allegations   Anand Kumar has called for stricter action and tighter regulation of coaching centres amid controversy surrounding alleged irregularities and leak claims linked to NEET-UG 2026. The issue has triggered widespread discussion among students, parent

NTA Clarifies NEET UG 2026 Status Amid Viral Paper Leak Claims The National Testing Agency has responded to viral rumours surrounding alleged paper leak claims linked to NEET UG 2026, amid growing confusion among students and parents on social media. Messages circulating on platforms including WhatsApp claimed that the medical entra

NEET Probe Focuses on Sikar Counsellor Rakesh Mandvaria Rakesh Kumar Mandvaria, a medical admission counsellor based in Sikar, has come under investigation in connection with the alleged NEET “guess

Will Tamil Nadu Continue Its Opposition to NEET Under Vijay Tamil Nadu’s strong opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is expected to continue despite the shifting political landscape in the state. While M. K. Stalin and

The University of Mumbai has initiated an official inquiry into the alleged leak of three question papers from its third-year BCom examinations held between April 10 and 15. University authorities confirmed that the investigation is currently underway, with all details being kept confidential to maintain the integrity of the process. Officials have assured that strict disciplinary and legal action will be taken against anyone found guilty of involvement in the incident. The controve

With the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 approaching, first-time voters are preparing to cast their vote. One of the key steps before polling day is identifying the correct polling booth, as every voter is assigned a specific location where they must vote. Checking this information in advance helps avoid confusion and ensures a smooth voting experience.

Srinivas Narayanan, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Madras, has stepped down from OpenAI after more than three years, marking the end of a key chapter in the company’s rapid growth phase. He said he plans to spend time in India with his ageing parents before deciding on his next move. During his tenure, Narayanan played a crucial role in scaling ChatGPT and expanding OpenAI’s developer ecosystem. As CTO of B2B Applications and earlier Vice President of Engineering, he led teams responsible for core product development and infrastructure, helping bring advanced AI tools to a global user base. A Computer Science graduate from IIT Madras, Narayanan went on to earn a Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His academic background laid a strong foundation for a career that combined deep technical expertise with leadership in large-scale systems. Before joining OpenAI, he spent over a decade in Silicon Valley, working with major tech firms such as IBM and Meta Platforms. At Meta, he contributed to large-scale AI systems spanning language processing, computer vision, and recommendation engines. His departure comes as OpenAI continues to expand rapidly across both consumer and enterprise AI. Given his role in scaling ChatGPT into one of the fastest-growing platforms globally, Narayanan’s next move is expected to draw significant attention across the tech industry.

With temperatures rising sharply in the national capital, student safety has become a major concern for authorities. To tackle the impact of the ongoing heatwave, schools in Delhi have been directed to implement new measures aimed at preventing dehydration and heat-related illnesses among students. Under the new guidelines, all government, aided, and private schools must introduce a “water bell” system. This involves ringing a bell every 45 to 60 minutes to remind students to dr

Earth Day is observed every year on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental protection and inspire action for a healthier planet. It serves as a global reminder of the need to preserve natural resources and reduce the impact of human activities on the environment. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the United States, led by