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Nandan Nilekani
Supreme Court plans NTA office visit over paper leaks
The Supreme Court plans to visit the National Testing Agency office to inspect reforms following recurring examination irregularities.
Supreme Court directs National Testing Agency to implement examination reforms
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the National Testing Agency to publish its reform affidavit online and mandated the Nandan Nilekani-led committee to provide a progress report within three weeks.
Nandan Nilekani-led panel on NEET reforms to submit first report
The Indian government informed the Supreme Court that the Nandan Nilekani-led committee on NEET reforms will submit its first interim report by the end of September 2026.
Supreme Court considers visiting NTA office over NEET paper leak
The Supreme Court of India is considering an inspection of the National Testing Agency's facilities to evaluate systemic improvements following the NEET-UG 2026 examination leak.
Two-stage NEET, permanent exam body among suggestions to reform India’s exams
Various educational organizations have proposed reforms for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and the governance of public examinations in India.
Protesters clash with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
Congress and Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashed with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mishandling of student protests, resulting in multiple detentions and injuries.
Centre informs Supreme Court it will share NEET security protocol details
The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that it intends to provide details of the security protocols implemented for the NEET examination process.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Centre to file affidavit on NEET question paper security measures
The Union Government has informed the Supreme Court that it intends to file an affidavit detailing the safeguards used for the NEET question paper security process.
Government informs Supreme Court of affidavit regarding NEET exam security measures
The Central Government has informed the Supreme Court it will submit an affidavit detailing the NEET question paper printing and distribution safeguards to address ongoing leak allegations.
Lok Sabha passes bill to criminalize public examination malpractices
India's new Prevention of Unfair Methods in Public Examinations Bill criminalizes examination malpractices after passing the Lok Sabha and imposing strict penalties.
Congress questions formation of Nandan Nilekani led task force
Congress officials questioned the government's plan to form a task force led by Nandan Nilekani, citing unimplemented recommendations from a previous committee regarding the National Testing Agency in New Delhi.
Bansuri Swaraj welcomes new exam law as transformative amendment
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj praised a new exam law bill as a transformative amendment in a statement.
Meta apologizes to Indian government for deleting Prime Minister Modi video
Meta apologized to the Indian central government for deleting a video from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook account, citing a technical error.
Delhi police identify 989 individuals with criminal records in protest violence
Delhi Police identified 989 individuals with criminal records among participants in CJP protest violence using facial recognition technology.
Union government implements fifty six percent of Radhakrishnan committee recommendations
Nearly two years after the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, only 56.4% of the Radhakrishnan committee's 101 recommendations have been fully implemented by the Union government.
AIDSO opposes government proposal to form task force for NEET reforms
AIDSO has opposed the Union government's proposal to form a task force for NEET exam reforms, alleging it is a distraction from accountability regarding past leaks and failures.
Nandan Nilekani tasked with technology reforms to improve NEET exam transparency
The National Testing Agency is reviewing its conduct to improve exam security while Nandan Nilekani is tasked with technology-based reforms to ensure transparency in the NEET process.