NTA launches anti-fraud portal for 22 lakh NEET-UG aspirants
Today’s briefing covers the launch of an anti-fraud portal for 22 lakh medical aspirants, global discussions at the G7 summit, and a high-profile money laundering investigation.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a new anti-fraud portal for candidates preparing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The portal allows the 22 lakh students involved to report scams, fake paper leaks, and impersonation attempts before the test on June 21. This move aims to protect the integrity of the medical entrance process following recent concerns.
In France, global leaders have opened the G7 summit to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the leaders of the world's major industrialized nations for the first day of talks on June 16, 2026. The summit's agenda is packed with challenges regarding international security and the global economy.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's financial investigation agency, has questioned the family of Sasidharan Kartha in connection with a money laundering case. Kartha is the managing director of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL). His son and wife appeared before the agency's zonal office as part of an investigation into alleged illegal pay-offs.
Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has rejected demands for the organization to be formally registered. Bhagwat stated that the RSS operates transparently and openly, asserting that because "Hindu Dharma is not registered," the organization does not need to be either.
FIFA’s chief operating officer has announced that the World Cup is “too big” to be postponed despite current global turmoil. The organization confirmed it is maintaining communication with international soccer federations and intends to proceed with the tournament as scheduled.
In Ayodhya, a rare Miyazaki mango has been offered at the Ram Mandir. Known as the "Egg of the Sun," the Japanese variety is considered the world's most expensive mango, with prices reaching ₹1 lakh per piece. This is the first time the prized fruit has been offered at the temple.
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