politics

Bengaluru NEET Exam: Minister Rejects Allegation of Rally Causing Delay

Published on: 22 Jun 2026, 06:17 AM

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday dismissed as “ill-founded” an allegation by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya that a Congress rally caused NEET students to arrive late at a Bengaluru exam centre.

The minister stated that only three students arrived late at the RC College examination centre in central Bengaluru, and that there were varied reasons for them being barred from entering the exam halls. He did not specify the reasons.

Surya had earlier shared visuals on social media of three girl students weeping outside the centre after being disallowed from taking the exam for reportedly arriving late. In a video attached by the BJP MP, a parent was heard saying the Congress rally delayed a student’s arrival.

Kharge’s rebuttal comes amid a political row over the incident, with both parties trading accusations. The minister urged that the matter not be politicised and called for a factual investigation.

Source: Indian Express

Latest in Politics 10

politics

Cauvery dispute: Nilgiris group urges Tamil Nadu CM to convene tri-state meet

The Nilgiris Documentation Centre has urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to convene a tri-state meeting with Kerala and Karnataka for a permanent solution to the Cauvery water dispute, citing historical precedents and common interests.

The Hindu 06 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM

politics

Kerala orders probe into alleged EVM hacking fraud targeting poll candidates

Kerala has ordered a police probe into allegations that election candidates were defrauded by persons promising to hack EVMs. Separate complaints by a Congress MP and a former LDF candidate have prompted the investigation, with police yet to make arrests.

The Hindu 06 Aug 2026, 10:42 AM

politics

After 5-year hunt, CBI nabs key accused in 2021 murder of WB BJP leader

The CBI arrested Arup Das alias Bapi Das, a fugitive in the 2021 murder of West Bengal BJP leader Abhijit Sarkar, from Guwahati. Das had been absconding since the case was registered and was arrested based on intelligence inputs. He was among 38 accused charge-sheeted in the case.

The Hindu 06 Aug 2026, 10:53 AM

politics

PM Modi's foreign travel spend jumps from Rs 36 crore to Rs 180 crore: MEA data

MEA data shows PM Modi's foreign travel expenditure rose from over Rs 36 crore in 2021 to more than Rs 180 crore in 2025, with cumulative spending surpassing Rs 550 crore. The government cited 316 MoUs and $381.8 billion in FDI as outcomes of these visits.

Times of India 06 Aug 2026, 11:04 AM

politics

Rajya Sabha adjourns repeatedly; Chairman asks Rijiju to convey opposition's sentiments to Amit Shah

The Rajya Sabha faced multiple adjournments as opposition members demanded Amit Shah's presence. The Chairman advised Kiren Rijiju to convey their sentiments to the Home Minister, but the House remained disrupted, raising concerns about pending legislative business.

Times of India 06 Aug 2026, 09:41 AM

politics

Jharkhand recruitment row: Protesting students demand CM Soren's resignation, plan assembly gherao

Jharkhand students on hunger strike over recruitment exam irregularities have demanded CM Hemant Soren's resignation and announced an assembly gherao on August 10. They say the government has not responded positively to their demands for a CBI inquiry and action against alleged paper leaks.

Times of India 06 Aug 2026, 09:53 AM

politics

Stalin, Udhayanidhi Hit Back at TVK Over Budget, Drought Criticism

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin have sharply criticised the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for failing farmers, after the party alleged that the state budget overlooked drought relief. The political exchange highlights growing friction between the DMK and the emerging opposition party.

Times of India 06 Aug 2026, 09:06 AM

politics

Congress slams Nilekani task force on exam leaks as 'damage control exercise'

Congress has termed the Nandan Nilekani-led task force on examination reform a 'damage control exercise' by PM Modi, pointing to unimplemented recommendations from a 2024 committee. The government is yet to respond to the allegations.

The Hindu 06 Aug 2026, 09:11 AM

politics

SC stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in Salboni land case

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in the Salboni land-grabbing case. The court directed him to cooperate fully with the investigation. The Calcutta High Court had earlier rejected his anticipatory bail plea.

The Hindu 06 Aug 2026, 09:19 AM

politics

'We are with students': Kharge's first reaction to Jharkhand protests

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed solidarity with Jharkhand students protesting over alleged paper leak in the JSSC graduate-level exam, demanding a transparent re-test. Thousands of aspirants are continuing agitation despite the government forming an SIT to investigate.

Times of India 06 Aug 2026, 09:20 AM

→ View All Politics News