Health Bulletin 12/May/2026

Amid the growing controversy surrounding the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group has detained 15 people so far while probing a suspected network involved in circulating questions ahead of the examination. Investigators recently detained an alleged mastermind identified as Manish from Jaipur, while Rajasthan's Sikar district has emerged as a major focus of the investigation.

Authorities suspect that a "guess paper" containing nearly 410 questions may have been circulated among aspirants weeks before the May 3 NEET-UG examination.

According to investigators, the question bank allegedly spread from Sikar to Churu, Jhunjhunu and even Dehradun through PDFs and printed copies. Police suspect that around 120 Chemistry questions from the document appeared in the actual examination. The probe is also examining the money trail and the geographical spread of the alleged racket, reports News 18.

Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency maintained that the examination was conducted under strict security measures, including GPS-tracked transport of question papers, AI-assisted CCTV surveillance, biometric verification and 5G jammers at centres. The controversy has also triggered sharp political reactions, with opposition leaders demanding accountability and transparency in the examination process.

Norovirus Outbreak: Over 100 Passengers, Crew Sick on Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship

Recently, headlines were dominated by reports of a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. Now, another infectious disease outbreak has struck at sea, with more than 100 passengers and crew members on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship falling ill due to norovirus.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 102 passengers and 13 crew members developed symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, and stomach pain during the April 28-May 11 voyage. The incident once again highlights how cruise ships can quickly become hotspots for contagious illnesses because of crowded indoor settings and shared facilities.

The Caribbean Princess was carrying 3,116 passengers and 1,131 crew members when the outbreak occurred. In response, Princess Cruises introduced enhanced sanitation and isolation measures, while the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program launched an outbreak investigation, according to Global News.

Officials confirmed the ship will undergo extensive cleaning before its next voyage. Earlier this year, similar norovirus outbreaks were also reported on the Star Princess, where 141 passengers and 52 crew members fell sick, and on Queen Mary 2, where around 240 people were affected during an international cruise journey. Health experts say cruise ships remain especially vulnerable to gastrointestinal outbreaks due to shared dining, enclosed spaces, and frequent social interaction.

After 17 Years, BRD Medical College Student Clears MBBS Final Year

After remaining stuck in the final year of the MBBS course for nearly 17 years, a student of BRD Medical College cleared his supplementary examinations and will now be able to begin his internship.

The student, a resident of the Jangha area of Gorakhpur district, had taken admission to the MBBS course in 2009. However, he remained unable to clear two final-year subjects, Medicine and Surgery, despite multiple attempts over the years.

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17 years later- BRD medical college MBBS student clears final year exams

Badaun Woman Duped of Rs 9.7 lakh in Doctor Appointment Fraud

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Online doctor appointment scam: Badaun woman loses Rs 9.7 lakh