A video from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh has sparked outrage after teachers allegedly used plastic cards to mark attendance instead of completing mandatory biometric verification. In aided madrasas, biometric attendance is required and records are compiled at the district level before salaries are released. Authorities are now expected to examine the footage and the integrity of the monitoring process.
Amid viral rumours of a NEET UG 2026 paper leak, the NTA says the May 3 exam will go ahead as scheduled. The agency claims secure material delivery and tight nationwide exam-centre arrangements, while also putting procedures in place for candidates facing biometric verification issues, aiming to keep the test fair and uninterrupted.
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