August 5, 2026

Year: 2026

NEET-UG 2026 Row Deepens: NTA Calls Viral OMR Sheets Fake, Warns of Criminal Action Against Candidates and Third Parties

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has dismissed allegations of discrepancies in NEET-UG 2026 OMR answer sheets, stating that viral documents circulating online are "digitally manipulated" or "AI-generated", and has warned of criminal and penal action against candidates, parents, coaching institutes, and third parties involved in creating or sharing forged examination records.

US and Iran Engage in Air strikes Over Regional Conflict.

** The US and Iran are engaged in a cycle of retaliation, with airstrikes and ballistic missile strikes raising concerns of a wider war in the region. Experts warn that the current trajectory of the conflict risks plunging the region into a devastating war, and call for diplomatic efforts to broker a negotiated solution and prevent catastrophic consequences.

CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest in Delhi Faces Police Crackdown as Heavy Security Deployed Around Parliament

The Cockroach Janata Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march in Delhi faced a police crackdown, with heavy security deployed around Parliament and restrictions on protesters, amidst the Monsoon Session of Parliament and growing political attention.

US-Iran War: US Deploys More Warplanes to Middle East

The US is sending more warplanes to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, with officials confirming that F-16 and F-35 jets are being deployed to the region to enhance military capabilities and protect American interests, sparking a mix of support and concern from regional allies and humanitarian groups.