The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha starts tomorrow, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath to BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as the protem Speaker. Newly elected members, including PM Narendra Modi, will also take their oaths. The session, concluding on July 3, will see the Opposition, including Congress and TMC, raise issues like exam paper leaks and price rises. An election for the Lok Sabha Speaker is set for June 26, followed by President Murmu’s address to both Houses on June 27. The government anticipates strong Opposition protests and is prepared for strategic responses.

Seventeen students from Bihar have been banned from NEET-UG 2024 for cheating. The Bihar Economic Offences Unit reported a paper leak. Thirteen people, including four students, have been arrested. The National Testing Agency (NTA) retested 1,563 students who previously received grace marks for lost exam time. Only 813 appeared for the retest. Those who skipped will keep their original scores. The government has removed NTA Chief Subodh Kumar Singh from his post. The NEET-PG exam, set for June 23, is now on hold, impacting about 2 lakh candidates. The CBI is investigating the leak.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a retest for NEET-UG today at six centres across India after withdrawing grace marks given earlier for exam delays. Out of 1,563 eligible candidates, only 813 appeared, with 750 skipping the exam. Chandigarh saw zero turnout among two scheduled students, while Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Meghalaya had turnout rates of 48%, 58%, and 50% respectively. Gujarat held a retest for a single candidate. The NTA's move follows compensation withdrawal for delayed exam starts in selected states, impacting student participation.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector recovered the body of a terrorist during an ongoing anti-infiltration operation. The operation was initiated after the forces encountered a group of intruders near the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday. Officials confirmed the death of one terrorist, with efforts underway to locate another. Termed Operation Bajrang, the mission remains active in the Gohallan area. The recovery marks a significant development in efforts to thwart infiltration attempts along the volatile border.

Two CRPF personnel from the CoBRA special operation unit were killed in an IED blast during a Naxal attack in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred near Timmapuram village between Silger and Tekalgudem camps. Constable Shailendra (29) and driver Vishnu R (35) lost their lives in the explosion. Security forces promptly responded, evacuating the bodies and initiating a search operation. This attack marks another tragic incident in the ongoing conflict between security forces and Naxal insurgents in the region.

Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) revealed that digital locks on NEET-UG question paper boxes malfunctioned, leading to delays in their distribution during the May 5 exams. This issue, impacting several centres, forced manual opening of the boxes and prompted the NTA to award grace marks to 1,563 candidates. Amid the investigation, concerns over procedural lapses arise as the CBI takes over the probe into the NEET and NET paper leaks. Subodh Kumar Singh's replacement as NTA Director General adds another layer to the unfolding controversy in India's competitive exams.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken charge of the NEET paper leak investigation, filing a fresh case against unidentified persons for fraud and criminal conspiracy. The move comes after the government handed over the probe to the CBI following allegations of irregularities, including cheating and impersonation. The case has sparked widespread student protests and a political row, with demands for a re-test for all students. The CBI will also take custody of those arrested by states. The initial exam was held on May 5, with results showing an unusually high cut-off percentage, triggering suspicions of a paper leak.

A 13-year-old boy from Uttarakhand was detained for sending a hoax bomb threat email to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, claiming a bomb was on a Dubai-bound flight. The email, received on June 17, led to high alert and emergency protocols. Upon investigation, police traced the email to the boy, who admitted to sending it "just for fun" after hearing about a similar prank by another teenager. The boy, a Class 9 student, used a school-issued mobile phone for the hoax and later deleted the account. He was released to his parents after the incident, police reported.

A small bridge under construction in East Champaran district collapsed on Sunday, marking the third such incident in Bihar in less than a week. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The 16-meter-long bridge, being built at a cost of ₹1.5 crore, was meant to connect Amwa village to other areas. An inquiry has been ordered, and strict action will be taken against those found guilty. The exact cause of the collapse is unknown, but locals had reportedly objected to certain pillars' construction. Senior officials have reached the site, and a detailed report is awaited. This incident raises concerns about the quality of construction and oversight in the state.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will reconduct the NEET-UG 2024 exam for 1,563 candidates on June 23 due to reported irregularities at six centres. Affected students, who had received compensatory marks due to time loss during the May 5 exam, will retake the test from 2:00 pm to 5:20 pm. Officials from the NTA and the Union education ministry will oversee the re-exam, ensuring smooth conduct. The previous results of these students, announced on June 4, have been voided. Re-exam results are expected by June 30. Candidates who opt out will have their original scores considered without compensation.