The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the NEET-UG paper leak, stating that the NTA needs to learn from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in conducting examinations with integrity. The court's remarks came during a hearing on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the leak.
Supreme Court's Observations
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol expressed dismay over the handling of the examination process. The court noted that the NTA failed to maintain the confidentiality of the question paper, leading to the leak. The judges emphasized that the UPSC has set a benchmark in conducting exams without such breaches, and the NTA should adopt similar protocols.
Petitioner's Arguments
The petitioner, advocate Prashant Bhushan, argued that the leak had compromised the entire examination process, affecting lakhs of students. He demanded a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to identify the culprits.
Karnataka CLP Meeting
In another significant development, Karnataka Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader DK Shivakumar announced that the CLP will elect its new leader on Thursday. The election comes amid ongoing political realignments in the state. Shivakumar, who is a key contender for the post, stated that the party is united and will decide on the leadership collectively.
Political Implications
The CLP election is seen as crucial for the Congress party's strategy in Karnataka. The new leader will be responsible for coordinating with the state government and preparing for upcoming elections. Shivakumar's announcement indicates that the party is moving forward smoothly despite internal discussions.
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- Economy: India's GDP growth for the last quarter was reported at 6.7%, slightly above expectations.
- Sports: The Indian cricket team announced its squad for the upcoming series against Australia.
- Technology: A major cybersecurity breach affected several government websites, prompting an investigation.
These developments highlight the day's key events, with the Supreme Court's intervention in the NEET-UG leak and the political maneuvering in Karnataka taking center stage.
