Algeria’s presidential election saw a low voter turnout and allegations of irregularities. The frontrunner, President Abdulmadjid Tebboune, is expected to win a second term, but a challenger has accused officials of inflating results. Despite the low turnout, the election is seen as a significant event for the country, which is undergoing a period of political and economic transition.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2024 results, revealing the scores of over 24 lakh candidates who took the medical entrance exam on May 5th. However, the results have been published in a masked format following a Supreme Court order due to ongoing investigations into alleged irregularities, including a potential paper leak. The court aims to assess whether candidates who sat at centers under scrutiny scored significantly higher than those at other locations.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, following reports of cheating and impersonation during the test. This comes after the Union Education Ministry referred the matter for investigation, prompting a re-examination for lakhs of aspiring medical students today.
Amidst widespread controversy and allegations surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 results, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured strict action against any irregularities found. The minister confirmed that re-tests will be conducted for 1,563 candidates on June 23, with results expected on June 30. The re-test follows the Supreme Court’s recommendation and allegations of paper leaks and the allocation of grace marks to students.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) has been embroiled in controversies, with accusations of irregularities ranging from question paper leaks to political bias. Students have demanded a re-examination (`#reneet`), while the Supreme Court seeks responses from the government and the National Testing Agency (NTA). Amidst grace marks being revoked and protests erupting, the NTA maintains that the exam’s integrity remains intact. Opposition parties have seized upon the issue, criticizing the government’s handling of the medical entrance exam, which is crucial for aspiring medical professionals in India.
The Government of India has formed a committee to investigate irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024. The panel will determine whether to conduct a re-examination. The decision will be based on findings presented by a Grievance Redressal Committee. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General has indicated a potential revision of grace marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has once again raised concerns over the recent intra-party polls conducted by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The electoral authority has sent a notice to the former ruling party, citing alleged irregularities in the elections held on March 3.
In a major development in the West Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam, the Calcutta High Court has declared the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment panel null and void. This has resulted in the termination of employment and the requirement for salary refunds from 23,753 affected teachers and non-teaching staff. The decision stems from irregularities identified in the appointment process across various educational sectors in the state.
