A Pune court has granted bail to a 17-year-old boy accused of causing a fatal crash while allegedly driving a Porsche under the influence on May 19. The high-speed collision with a motorcycle resulted in the deaths of engineers Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta. The boy’s parents, Vishal and Shivani Agrawal, were arrested for allegedly tampering with his blood samples to obstruct the investigation. Following the court’s decision, the teen, currently in an observation home, is set to reside with his aunt upon release. The police submitted a detailed report to the Juvenile Justice Board before the bail was granted.

The newly constructed Ayodhya Ram Mandir's roof has started leaking after the first rain, raising concerns over its construction. Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das has demanded an investigation into the matter, questioning the temple's drainage system. Water is leaking from above and accumulating near the Ram Lalla idol, making it difficult to offer prayers. Das expressed surprise at the incident, considering the presence of many engineers and the recent Pran Pratishtha ceremony. He urged for a quick resolution to avoid further issues during the monsoon season. The incident has raised questions over the temple's construction quality and preparedness for the rains.

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, inaugurated in January by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has started leaking during rainfall. Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das reported that water was dripping from the sanctum sanctorum's roof. Nripendra Mishra, head of the temple's construction committee, confirmed the issue and called for immediate repairs. He explained that the leak was expected due to ongoing construction. Monsoon rains also caused severe waterlogging in Ayodhya, affecting roads and homes. Local officials are working to address the flooding.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced new initiatives to accelerate passport processing. On Passport Seva Divas, he highlighted efforts to reduce police verification times through collaboration with state and UT police forces. The Ministry has also expanded its network with over 440 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras and integrated the Passport Seva System with DigiLocker for digital document submission. The introduction of the “mPassport Police App” in 9,000 police stations aims to streamline communication and speed up verification. These measures enhance accessibility and efficiency, particularly benefiting rural areas.

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, a 20-year-old man was tricked into a sex change surgery by his friend Omprakash Pal, who conspired with staff at Begrajpur Medical College. Lured to the hospital under false pretenses, the victim was sedated and operated on. Upon awakening, he was told he must marry Pal and relocate. Pal threatened to harm the victim’s family and seize his property if he resisted. Protests by the Bharatiya Kisan Union led to Pal's arrest and an ongoing investigation into the hospital’s role.

NCERT's updated Class 12 Political Science textbook has rephrased the Babri Masjid as a "three-dome structure" and reduced its section on Ayodhya from four pages to two. Key details such as the BJP-led Rath Yatra and the communal riots following the mosque’s demolition are omitted. The revised content frames the 2019 Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Temple as a resolution to a "centuries-old dispute." This marks the fourth revision since 2014, reflecting recent legal and social developments surrounding the Ayodhya issue.

The NEET-PG 2024 exam, set for June 23, was unexpectedly postponed just hours before its start, provoking a wave of outrage among candidates. A widely shared video captures a student's heated criticism of the Ministry of Education, accusing it of "ruining lives" with its last-minute decision. The student decries the authorities' lack of foresight and responsibility, questioning their competence in handling such critical exams. Many candidates echoed these sentiments, lamenting the disruption to their plans and preparation. The Union Health Ministry defended the postponement, citing student well-being and exam integrity, and promised to announce new dates shortly.

Bihar’s Economic Offences Unit (EOU) arrested Baldev Kumar and four others in Jharkhand’s Deoghar for possessing solved NEET-UG 2024 question papers a day before the test. On May 4, Kumar received the solved papers via PDF, which were printed and distributed to candidates at a hostel. The EOU found evidence of an organized network responsible for leaking, distributing, and transporting candidates. The case, now under CBI investigation, includes seized materials linking the gang to the leaked papers, continuing efforts to dismantle this inter-state cheating ring.

The CBI has escalated its investigation into the NEET-UG exam irregularities by filing an FIR and arresting 18 individuals, including five from Bihar linked to a paper leak. Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit apprehended suspects associated with distributing solved answer sheets, implicating a gang in the scandal. The leaked papers allegedly originated from a Jharkhand school. NTA has barred 17 Bihar students for malpractices. The controversy has triggered nationwide protests and legal actions, with demands for transparency. The Education Ministry, resisting exam cancellation calls, defends the exam's integrity amid mounting opposition criticism.

Bihar Police uncovered a NEET paper leak plot, leading to the arrest of 18 people. The CBI has taken over the investigation, sending teams to several states. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debarred 110 students for malpractices. The Ministry of Education has called for a thorough CBI probe into the irregularities. The accused received the leaked NEET paper from a gang and distributed it to students in Patna. The NTA confirmed the paper leak with recovered evidence. A high-level panel will review exam reforms and the NTA's functioning. Only 813 of 1,563 students retook the exam after grace marks controversy.