Top news of the day: NEET paper leak ‘mastermind’ arrested; CBSE mandates three languages for Class IX, and more
The CBI has arrested a biology lecturer linked to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The CBSE has mandated the study of three languages for Class IX students starting July 1. Additionally, the WHO has raised concerns about nicotine pouch brands targeting youth with their marketing strategies.
- ▪The CBI arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, an expert involved in the NEET-UG examination process.
- ▪CBSE's new policy requires students to study three languages, with at least two being native Indian languages.
- ▪The WHO warns that nicotine pouch brands are using tactics to appeal to younger audiences.
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CBI arrests ‘mastermind’ linked to NEET-UG 2026 biology paper leakThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday (May 16, 2026) has arrested a biology lecturer from Pune in connection with the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak case. Manisha Gurunath Mandhare was appointed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an expert and was involved in the examination process this year.CBSE makes third language mandatory for Class IXThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, while clarifying that there will be no Board examination for the third language (R3) in Class X.
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