NEET Re-test: 11.21 Lakh Qualify, Women Outperform; Wangchuk Health Worsens – Daily Roundup
A total of 11.21 lakh candidates qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, with women outperforming men. The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results on Thursday. Nearly 20 lakh candidates had appeared for the re-examination held on June 21 after the earlier exam was cancelled due to an alleged paper leak.
The government has listed five Bills for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, including the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make intentional insult of the national song Vande Mataram a punishable offence. Another Bill proposes stricter provisions for delayed registration of births and deaths. Notably, no delimitation legislation was mentioned.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health condition worsened on the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. The Delhi High Court ordered the Union and Delhi governments to ensure regular monitoring. Doctors warned that his health had entered a critical stage; he has lost over 9 kg but remains mentally alert.
Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, facing desertions by leaders, said on Thursday that those facing pressure from Central agencies should leave with all their belongings before July 21. She made the statement during a social media live session.
Two persons died and several others were injured in a crowd surge during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Marichikote Chowk when devotees were pushed aside to make way for an ambulance.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay warned his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials against corruption and irregularities in their departments. He made it clear that action would be taken against anyone found guilty.
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has directed shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders, citing the West Asia crisis.
In cricket, Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 to guide England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI, levelling the series. The decider will be played at Lord's on Sunday.
After two ambushes on Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur and Nagaland, the CRPF has advised forces in Manipur to use armoured vehicles and avoid sudden deployment.
