India is facing a brutal and relentless heatwave as temperatures soar across North and Central India, pushing cities into crisis mode. Delhi has already recorded 44.5°C, with forecasts warning that the capital could soon touch 46°C. Banda in Uttar Pradesh emerged as the hottest city in the country with temperatures crossing a blistering 48°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe heatwave alerts for multiple states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. Hot desert winds from the Thar region continue to fuel the dangerous conditions.  

National Testing Agency cancelled NEET UG 2026 over a massive paper leak scandal affecting more than 22 lakh students. Investigators claim a leaked “guess paper” matched over 120 questions from the actual exam, while handwritten question sets reportedly circulated through WhatsApp groups and coaching networks weeks before the test. The Central Bureau of Investigation has now taken over the high-profile investigation, while political attacks intensify. Rahul Gandhi slammed the government, saying “Amrit Kaal has turned into a poison era for the youth.”