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NEET-UG 2026, held on May 3 for 22.79 lakh students across India and abroad, has been cancelled after allegations of paper leak. Investigations linked suspected question circulation to Rajasthan and Kerala. The Government has ordered a CBI probe. 

NEET UG 2026, held on May 3, has been cancelled after allegations of a ‘guess paper’ leak in Rajasthan. The Government has ordered a CBI probe into the matter. NTA will conduct a re-exam with fresh dates to be announced soon. No new registration is required, and fees will be refunded. Students must follow official updates only.

Gurugram founder Nistha Tripathi, of 24NorthStar, shared a LinkedIn post saying Indian workplaces often reward long hours instead of productivity. She said employees feel guilty leaving at 6 pm and described differences with European teams that log off at 5 pm without pressure. Her post sparked mixed reactions online.

Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of poor conditions in government schools in Nuh, where children are reportedly studying in cattle sheds and open fields. The commission said the situation violates children's rights to education, health and dignified living. It has sought detailed reports from Haryana govt authorities.

The Delhi government has announced summer vacation for all government schools from May 11 to June 30, 2026. However, remedial classes for students of Classes 9, 10 and 12 will continue from May 11 to May 23.

A Google employee has gone viral after sharing a video that clears up three common myths about getting hired at the company. Neha Sharma said Google hires for many non-technical roles, not just coding jobs. She also explained that interviews focus on problem-solving, not perfection, and that degrees from top colleges are not essential.

LinkedIn has released its 2026 Top Companies list for India, highlighting the 25 best workplaces for long-term career growth. Infosys secured the top spot, followed by Accenture, Amazon, JPMorganChase and SAP. The ranking is based entirely on LinkedIn data, measuring factors such as promotions, skill development, and internal mobility.

Rajasthan has launched 'Saarthak Naam Abhiyan' to replace awkward student names with meaningful ones to boost confidence and protect children from ridicule. Around 3,000 alternative names have been prepared, and changes will happen only with parental consent. The initiative also focuses on removing caste-linked names and improving student dignity.

An Indian-origin speech therapist in UK was dismissed after admitting she could not fully understand English, despite claiming it as her first language in her job application. Sai Keerthana Sriperambuduru struggled to communicate with patients and staff, leading to her removal after probation. A tribunal later ruled she tried to mislead employer.

Video showing factory workers wearing head-mounted cameras has gone viral, sparking debate over whether the footage is being used to train artificial intelligence. Many believe the recordings could help machines learn complex tasks through imitation. While some see this as technological progress, others worry about job losses and worker consent.