Health Bulletin 11/May/2026 - Video
Overview
Amid allegations of irregularities during the NEET UG 2026 examination in Rajasthan, the National Testing Agency has asserted that the medical entrance exam was conducted under strict security protocols and that the overall process remained smooth across centres. The clarification came after the Rajasthan Special Operations Group initiated action over suspected malpractice cases linked to the examination held on May 3.
In a statement posted on X, the NTA said it received inputs regarding alleged irregularities on May 7 and immediately shared them with central agencies for independent verification the next morning, according to The Indian Express.
The agency said it is cooperating closely with investigators by providing technical support and examination-related data. Reassuring candidates and parents, the NTA stressed that the integrity of genuine aspirants remains unaffected and urged students not to panic while investigations continue. Highlighting the security measures adopted during the examination, the agency said question papers were transported in GPS-tracked vehicles with unique watermark identifiers, centres were monitored through AI-assisted CCTV surveillance linked to a central control room, biometric verification was conducted for all candidates, and 5G jammers were installed to prevent unauthorised communication during the test.
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has released the category-wise, college-wise, and area-wise last ranks along with the NEET UG scores for students selected up to Phase-III counselling for admission into the MBBS course under Competent Authority Quota for the academic year 2025-26.
The data is being published for informational purposes only and should not be treated as a benchmark or guarantee for admissions in the current academic year, 2026-27.
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NEET 2026: Check 2025 MBBS last ranks released by NTRUHS
No Evidence of Spread in India After Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship: ICMR-NIV
Following reports that two Indian nationals were infected with the hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, Director of the ICMR’s National Institute of Virology Dr Naveen Kumar on Friday said the cases appear to be isolated and there is no immediate public health threat to India.
Kumar said there is no evidence of community spread as of now.
Hantaviruses are mainly transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents or their excreta, such as saliva, urine and faeces, he told PTI.
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Hantavirus poses no immediate public threat to India: ICMR-NIV Chief
Consumer Court Finds Spine Surgery Unnecessary; Hyderabad Hospital, Spine Surgeon Directed to Pay Rs 50 Lakh Compensation
Holding a private hospital and a spine surgeon guilty of medical negligence while operating on a patient, who became permanently disabled following a spinal surgery, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-2 in Hyderabad has directed them to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the patient jointly.
"In the result, the Complaint is allowed in part by directing the Opposite Parties No. 1 and 2 jointly and severally to: 1. Pay an amount of Rs.50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty lakhs only) towards compensation for causing physical trauma, mental agony and financial loss caused to the Complainant for her entire life and also to her family members. 2. Pay an amount of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) towards costs of the Complaint," ordered the Commission.
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