The Bombay High Court's Goa bench has convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 Goa sexual assault case, overturning his 2021 acquittal by a sessions court. After the conviction, Tejpal personally appealed to the court for leniency, saying, "I believe I am a victim." Outside court, he also alleged that the case was driven by political vendetta and claimed he was being targeted because of Tehelka's investigative reporting. The Goa government had challenged the 2021 acquittal, arguing that the trial court failed to properly appreciate key evidence, including an apology email. The High Court is now hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence.

India’s biggest medical entrance exam is heading for a historic transformation. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced a complete shift of NEET UG to a fully computer-based format following the massive paper leak controversy that triggered outrage across the country. The Centre has now confirmed that the traditional OMR-based system will be phased out, with NEET set to join the list of major national online examinations. The government says the move is aimed at tightening exam security, preventing future leaks, and bringing more transparency to the system after allegations of malpractice shook confidence among lakhs of aspirants and parents. Along with the digital shift, authorities have also announced stricter verification protocols, extended exam duration, fresh admit cards for re-test candidates, and a full refund of exam fees for students appearing again. WATCH